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Method and system for handling ownership transfer in a virtualization environment

US9256475B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJan 18, 2013
Grant dateFeb 9, 2016
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Expiry dateJun 3, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F2009/45595
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for handling storage in a virtualization environment including identifying a situation in which a storage controller ownership change is to occur for a virtual disk, identifying a candidate replacement owner for the virtual disk and transferring ownership of the virtual disk to the candidate replacement owner.

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