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Dynamic tuning of memory in MapReduce systems

US9582189B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 25, 2014
Grant dateFeb 28, 2017
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Expiry dateDec 30, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F9/5016
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods, systems, and computer program products for dynamic tuning of memory in MapReduce systems are provided herein. A method includes analyzing (i) memory usage of a first sub-set of multiple tasks associated with a MapReduce job and (ii) an amount of data utilized across the first sub-set of the multiple tasks; determining a memory size to be allocated to the first sub-set of the multiple tasks based on said analyzing, wherein said memory size minimizes a cost function related to said memory usage and said amount of data utilized; performing a task-wise performance comparison among a second sub-set of the multiple tasks associated with the MapReduce job using the determined memory size to be allocated to the first sub-set of the multiple tasks to generate a set of memory allocation results; and dynamically applying the set of memory allocation results to one or more additional tasks associated with the MapReduce job.

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