Methods and apparatus for locating an unauthorized virtual machine
US9292666B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 20, 2013 |
| Grant date | Mar 22, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 19, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F21/52
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods and apparatus of locating an unauthorized virtual machine are disclosed. A virtual machine is registered with a management system. When the virtual machine is requested to start, the system determines whether the virtual machine is in an authorized environment. In an authorized environment, the virtual machine is enabled to operate normally. In an unauthorized environment, the virtual machine is disabled. The disabled virtual machine gathers information about the unauthorized environment and transmits the information to the virtual machine owner.
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