Monitoring and modifying allocated computing resources
US9684534B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 11, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jun 20, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 11, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2009/45591
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Data is collected for at least one metric relating to utilization of a computing resource allocated to a virtual machine. The data is compared to decision criteria. A confidence level that the virtual machine is not utilized based, at least in part, on the comparing is determined. A policy is identified that defines an action to be taken for the confidence level. A severity of the action is greater as the confidence level increases. The action is initiated the action in accordance with the policy and confidence level.
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