Abstract: A cloud manager monitors available resources on host computer systems, including a number of hardware threads supported by CPUs on the host computer systems and whether or not the CPUs have split core enabled. The cloud manager receives a request to provision a virtual machine (VM) that includes a hardware multithreading parameter that specifies whether hardware multithreading is allowed on the host computer system. The cloud manager then selects a host computer system for the VM taking into consideration the hardware multithreading parameter, the hardware threads supported by the CPU, and the split core settings. The VM is then placed on the selected host computer system using the hardware multithreading parameter. The result is more efficient utilization of CPU resources in a host for a virtual machine.

Abstract: A maintenance mode mechanism (MMM) expedites host maintenance in a cloud computing environment by intelligently suspending essentially inactive virtual machines. The user is given the option to enter maintenance mode using the MMM. The MMM determines essentially inactive VMs that can be suspended to reduce the number of VMs that need to be migrated prior to entering a maintenance mode. Metrics of the VMs associated with the host are analyzed to determine which VMs can be suspended. Parameters can also be set by the user to instruct the MMM to verify the selection of a specific VM with the user.

Abstract: A maintenance mode mechanism (MMM) expedites host maintenance in a cloud computing environment by intelligently suspending essentially inactive virtual machines. The user is given the option to enter maintenance mode using the MMM. The MMM determines essentially inactive VMs that can be suspended to reduce the number of VMs that need to be migrated prior to entering a maintenance mode. Metrics of the VMs associated with the host are analyzed to determine which VMs can be suspended. Parameters can also be set by the user to instruct the MMM to verify the selection of a specific VM with the user.

Abstract: A cloud manager monitors available resources on host computer systems, including a number of hardware threads supported by CPUs on the host computer systems. The cloud manager receives a request to provision a virtual machine (VM) that includes a hardware multithreading parameter that specifies whether hardware multithreading is allowed on the host computer system. The cloud manager then selects a host computer system for the VM taking the hardware multithreading parameter into consideration. The VM is then placed on the selected host computer system using the hardware multithreading parameter.

Abstract: A cloud manager monitors available resources on host computer systems, including a number of hardware threads supported by CPUs on the host computer systems. The cloud manager receives a request to provision a virtual machine (VM) that includes a hardware multithreading parameter that specifies the amount of hardware multithreading required on the host computer system. The cloud manager then selects a host computer system for the VM taking the hardware multithreading parameter into consideration.

Abstract: A cloud manager monitors available resources on host computer systems, including a number of hardware threads supported by CPUs on the host computer systems. The cloud manager receives a request to provision a virtual machine (VM) that includes a hardware multithreading parameter that specifies the amount of hardware multithreading required on the host computer system. The cloud manager then selects a host computer system for the VM taking the hardware multithreading parameter into consideration.

Abstract: A cloud manager monitors available resources on host computer systems, including a number of hardware threads supported by CPUs on the host computer systems and whether or not the CPUs have split core enabled. The cloud manager receives a request to provision a virtual machine (VM) that includes a hardware multithreading parameter that specifies whether hardware multithreading is allowed on the host computer system. The cloud manager then selects a host computer system for the VM taking into consideration the hardware multithreading parameter, the hardware threads supported by the CPU, and the split core settings. The VM is then placed on the selected host computer system using the hardware multithreading parameter. The result is more efficient utilization of CPU resources in a host for a virtual machine.

Abstract: A cloud manager monitors available resources on host computer systems, including a number of hardware threads supported by CPUs on the host computer systems. The cloud manager receives a request to provision a virtual machine (VM) that includes a hardware multithreading parameter that specifies whether hardware multithreading is allowed on the host computer system. The cloud manager then selects a host computer system for the VM taking the hardware multithreading parameter into consideration. The VM is then placed on the selected host computer system using the hardware multithreading parameter.

Abstract: A cloud manager monitors available resources on host computer systems, including a number of hardware threads supported by CPUs on the host computer systems and whether or not the CPUs have split core enabled. The cloud manager receives a request to provision a virtual machine (VM) that includes a hardware multithreading parameter that specifies whether hardware multithreading is allowed on the host computer system. The cloud manager then selects a host computer system for the VM taking into consideration the hardware multithreading parameter, the hardware threads supported by the CPU, and the split core settings. The VM is then placed on the selected host computer system using the hardware multithreading parameter. The result is more efficient utilization of CPU resources in a host for a virtual machine.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure call for a method, a system, and a computer program product for managing virtual resources for a virtual machine of interest on a physical server. The method includes monitoring a plurality of physical servers, on a computing system. Each physical server provides an initial level of virtual resources to a plurality of virtual machines. The method also includes receiving a requested level of virtual resources for a virtual machine of interest hosted by a first physical server from the plurality of physical servers. The method also includes determining whether the first physical server is able to host the requested level of virtual resources for the virtual machine of interest. The method also includes determining, in response to the first physical server not being able to host the requested level of resources for the virtual machine of interest, a path.

Abstract: A method, a system, and a computer program product for managing the resources of a virtual machine on a physical server are provided. The method includes receiving, at a management application, a request to increase a first virtual resource from an initial level to an increased level for a first virtual machine. The first virtual machine is provided by a first physical server in a computing environment. The method also includes determining whether a free virtual resource for the first physical server is sufficient for the request at the increased level. The method also includes increasing, in response to the free virtual resource being insufficient for the request, the first virtual resource.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure call for a method, a system, and a computer program product for managing virtual resources for a virtual machine of interest on a physical server. The method includes monitoring a plurality of physical servers, on a computing system. Each physical server provides an initial level of virtual resources to a plurality of virtual machines. The method also includes receiving a requested level of virtual resources for a virtual machine of interest hosted by a first physical server from the plurality of physical servers. The method also includes determining whether the first physical server is able to host the requested level of virtual resources for the virtual machine of interest. The method also includes determining, in response to the first physical server not being able to host the requested level of resources for the virtual machine of interest, a path.

Abstract: A method, a system, and a computer program product for managing the resources of a virtual machine on a physical server are provided. The method includes receiving, at a management application, a request to increase a first virtual resource from an initial level to an increased level for a first virtual machine. The first virtual machine is provided by a first physical server in a computing environment. The method also includes determining whether a free virtual resource for the first physical server is sufficient for the request at the increased level. The method also includes increasing, in response to the free virtual resource being insufficient for the request, the first virtual resource.

Abstract: System, method, and computer program product to perform an operation comprising collecting performance metrics of a first virtual machine, and defining, based on the collected performance metrics, at least one rule to restrict collocation of the first virtual machine with other virtual machines on one or more host machines in a cloud computing environment.

Abstract: System, method, and computer program product to perform an operation comprising collecting performance metrics of a first virtual machine, and defining, based on the collected performance metrics, at least one rule to restrict collocation of the first virtual machine with other virtual machines on one or more host machines in a cloud computing environment.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a solution for collecting interest data from conversations conducted on a mobile device to augment a user profile. Such a solution can include an interest data coordinator and a user profile. The interest data coordinator can be configured to analyze conversations conducted upon a mobile device for interest data. The user profile can represent a compilation of user data and interest data.