Customizing component configurations for utility computing
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1. A method, comprising:
- receiving, by at least one computing device, a selection of a subset of a set of hardware components from a customer;
receiving, by the at least one computing device, a request from the customer to allocate a customized computing device within a networked plurality of computing devices, the customized computing device including the subset of the set of hardware components; and
responsive to the request;
assembling the customized computing device with the subset of the set of hardware components; and
installing the customized computing device on a network in a data center.
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Abstract
Disclosed are various embodiments for customizing component configurations used in utility computing. A selection of a subset of a set of hardware components is received from a customer. A request is received from the customer to allocate a customized computing device within a networked plurality of computing devices. The customized computing device includes the subset of the set of hardware components. Responsive to the request, the customized computing device is assembled and then installed on a network in a data center.
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1. A method, comprising:
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receiving, by at least one computing device, a selection of a subset of a set of hardware components from a customer; receiving, by the at least one computing device, a request from the customer to allocate a customized computing device within a networked plurality of computing devices, the customized computing device including the subset of the set of hardware components; and responsive to the request; assembling the customized computing device with the subset of the set of hardware components; and installing the customized computing device on a network in a data center. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A system, comprising:
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at least one computing device; and an application executable in the at least one computing device, wherein when executed the application causes the at least one computing device to at least; receive a selection of a subset of a set of hardware components from a user; receive a request from the user to allocate a customized computing device within a networked plurality of computing devices, the customized computing device including the subset of the set of hardware components; and responsive to the request; assemble the customized computing device with the subset of the set of hardware components; and install the customized computing device on a network in a data center. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A non-transitory computer-readable medium embodying a program executable in at least one computing device, wherein when executed the program causes the at least one computing device to at least:
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receive a selection of a subset of a set of hardware components from a client device; receive a request from the client device to allocate a customized computing device within a networked plurality of computing devices, the customized computing device including the subset of the set of hardware components; and responsive to the request; assemble the customized computing device with the subset of the set of hardware components; and install the customized computing device on a network in a data center. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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