Starting virtual instances within a cloud computing environment
First Claim
1. A method for starting a virtual instance within a Cloud computing environment, comprising:
- detecting a failed virtual instance within the Cloud computing environment;
receiving a request for a new virtual instance in response to the failed virtual instance;
testing an entitlement of a user associated with the failed virtual instance, wherein the testing comprises determining whether the user is an owner of the failed virtual instance;
decreasing a countdown timer associated with the failed virtual instance;
starting the new virtual instance when the countdown timer reaches a predetermined threshold; and
terminating the failed virtual instance.
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Abstract
Embodiments of the present invention provide a system that leverages the Operational Support System(s) (OSS) and Business Support system(s) (BSS) of a (e.g., public) computing Cloud with a service to automate virtual instance restarts. For example, under embodiments of the present invention, a failed virtual instance is detected within the Cloud computing environment, and a request for a new virtual instance is received in response thereto. Upon receiving the request, an entitlement of a user associated with the failed virtual instance will be tested. Specifically, a set of authentication calls and checks are deployed in accordance herewith to ensure the integrity of the requests, as well as the authorization of the requester for the resource use. Assuming testing is passed, a countdown timer associated with the failed virtual instance will be decreased. When the countdown timer reaches a predetermined threshold (e.g., zero), the new virtual instance will be started, the failed virtual instance will be terminated, and the countdown timer will be reset/restarted by instance. Integration with BSS further allows for monitoring and charging of service usage as well as opening the option for pay-as-you-go charges for the restart service itself.
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22 Claims
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1. A method for starting a virtual instance within a Cloud computing environment, comprising:
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detecting a failed virtual instance within the Cloud computing environment; receiving a request for a new virtual instance in response to the failed virtual instance; testing an entitlement of a user associated with the failed virtual instance, wherein the testing comprises determining whether the user is an owner of the failed virtual instance; decreasing a countdown timer associated with the failed virtual instance; starting the new virtual instance when the countdown timer reaches a predetermined threshold; and terminating the failed virtual instance. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A system for starting a virtual instance within a Cloud computing environment, comprising:
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a memory medium comprising instructions; a bus coupled to the memory medium; and a processor coupled to the bus that when executing the instructions causes the system to; detect a failed virtual instance within the Cloud computing environment; receive a request for a new virtual instance in response to the failed virtual instance; test an entitlement of a user associated with the failed virtual instance, wherein the test comprises determining whether the user is an owner of the failed virtual instance; decrease a countdown timer associated with the failed virtual instance; start the new virtual instance when the countdown timer reaches a predetermined threshold; and terminate the failed virtual instance. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A non-transitory computer readable medium containing a program product for starting a virtual instance within a within a Cloud computing environment, the computer readable medium comprising program code for causing a computer to:
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detect a failed virtual instance within the Cloud computing environment; receive a request for a new virtual instance in response to the failed virtual instance; test an entitlement of a user associated with the failed virtual instance, wherein the test comprises determining whether the user is an owner of the failed virtual instance; decrease a countdown timer associated with the failed virtual instance; start the new virtual instance when the countdown timer reaches a predetermined threshold; and terminate the failed virtual instance. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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22. A method for deploying a system for starting a virtual instance within a Cloud computing environment, comprising:
providing a computer infrastructure being operable to; detect a failed virtual instance within the Cloud computing environment; receive a request for a new virtual instance in response to the failed virtual instance; test an entitlement of a user associated with the failed virtual instance, wherein the test comprises determining whether the user is an owner of the failed virtual instance; decrease a countdown timer associated with the failed virtual instance; start the new virtual instance when the countdown timer reaches a predetermined threshold; and terminate the failed virtual instance.
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