Method and apparatus for providing computer services

Details Method and apparatus for providing computer services Method and apparatus for providing computer services

2001-07-03

2008-11-04

Moazzami, Nasser (Department: 2136)

Information security

Access control or authentication

Network

Reexamination Certificate

active

07448079

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method are disclosed for providing one or more computer services to a plurality of customers (A,B,C). At least one virtual machine (VS) is set up on a real computer (30) for each of the customers (A,B,C) at the request of each of the customers (A,B,C). The or each virtual machine (VS) for each of the customers (A,B,C) has a specification specified by the respective customer (A,B,C).

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