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Starting virtual instances within a cloud computing environment

  • US 8,122,282 B2
  • Filed: 03/12/2010
  • Issued: 02/21/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/12/2010
  • Status: Active Grant
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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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