Title :
SoftUDC: a software-based data center for utility computing
Author :
Kallahalla, Mahesh ; Uysal, Mustafa ; Swaminathan, Ram ; Lowell, David E. ; Wray, Mike ; Christian, Tom ; Edwards, Nigel ; Dalton, Chris I. ; Gittler, Frederic
Author_Institution :
HP Labs., Bristol, UK
Abstract :
Utility computing aims to aggregate server, network, and storage systems into a single, centrally managed pool of resources. SoftUDC, a virtual machine monitor, lets applications and administrative domains share physical resources while maintaining full functional isolation.
Keywords :
computer centres; network operating systems; resource allocation; storage area networks; utility programs; virtual machines; virtual storage; SoftUDC software-based data center; SoftUDC virtual machine monitor; centrally managed resource pool; network systems; physical resource sharing; server systems; storage systems; storage virtualization; utility computing; Automatic control; Communication system traffic control; Computer networks; Control systems; File servers; Hardware; Network servers; Resource management; Virtual machine monitors; Virtual machining;
DOI :
10.1109/MC.2004.221
