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Methods and apparatus for dynamic and optimal server set selection

  • US 20040249939A1
  • Filed: 05/23/2003
  • Published: 12/09/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/23/2003
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method of generating a reference list for use in selecting at least one computing system associated with a first plurality of computing systems to which another computing system associated with a second plurality of computing systems is to be directed, the method comprising the steps of:

  • obtaining input data, the input data comprising information associated with the first plurality of computing systems, information associated with the second plurality of computing systems, and information associated with content requests made by at least a portion of the second plurality of computing systems;

    computing a minimum cost assignment based on at least a portion of the obtained input data; and

    computing a reference list based on the minimum cost assignment, the reference list being useable for selecting, upon request, at least one computing system associated with the first plurality of computing systems to which a computing system associated with the second plurality of computing systems is to be directed.

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