Automatic optimization for virtual systems
First Claim
1. An apparatus for optimization of a virtual machine, the apparatus comprising:
- a memory device storing instructions; and
a computing device communicatively coupled to a first virtual machine, the computing device including a processor operably coupled to the memory device, the processor executing the instructions to;
receive a virtual machine event request, the virtual machine event request being at least one of a start virtual machine request, a stop virtual machine request, a pause virtual machine request, a move virtual machine request, a clone virtual machine request, a create new virtual machine request, a deploy virtual machine from template request, a snapshot virtual machine request, a register virtual machine request, and a suspend virtual machine request;
detect an adaptation of the first virtual machine, the adaption including at least one of software that has been installed on the first virtual machine, software that has been removed from the first virtual machine, and software that has been updated on the first virtual machine;
suggest a variant of the first virtual machine that includes the adaptation; and
derive the variant of the first virtual machine to create a second different virtual machine, wherein the first virtual machine is evolved to become the second virtual machine.
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Abstract
Techniques are disclosed for controlling and managing virtual machines and other such virtual systems. VM execution approval is based on compliance with policies controlling various aspects of VM. The techniques can be employed to benefit all virtual environments, such as virtual machines, virtual appliances, and virtual applications. For ease of discussion herein, assume that a virtual machine (VM) represents each of these environments. In one particular embodiment, a systems management partition (SMP) is created inside the VM to provide a persistent and resilient storage for management information (e.g., logical and physical VM metadata). The SMP can also be used as a staging area for installing additional content or agentry on the VM when the VM is executed. Remote storage of management information can also be used. The VM management information can then be made available for pre-execution processing, including policy-based compliance testing.
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21 Claims
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1. An apparatus for optimization of a virtual machine, the apparatus comprising:
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a memory device storing instructions; and a computing device communicatively coupled to a first virtual machine, the computing device including a processor operably coupled to the memory device, the processor executing the instructions to; receive a virtual machine event request, the virtual machine event request being at least one of a start virtual machine request, a stop virtual machine request, a pause virtual machine request, a move virtual machine request, a clone virtual machine request, a create new virtual machine request, a deploy virtual machine from template request, a snapshot virtual machine request, a register virtual machine request, and a suspend virtual machine request; detect an adaptation of the first virtual machine, the adaption including at least one of software that has been installed on the first virtual machine, software that has been removed from the first virtual machine, and software that has been updated on the first virtual machine; suggest a variant of the first virtual machine that includes the adaptation; and derive the variant of the first virtual machine to create a second different virtual machine, wherein the first virtual machine is evolved to become the second virtual machine. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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