Abstract: A computer-implemented method according to one embodiment includes assigning a priority to virtual machines (VMs), and obtaining pathing information for the VMs. At least one of the VMs assigned a relatively higher priority is selected to perform a process over at least one of the VMs assigned a relatively lower priority. A computer program product according to another embodiment includes a computer readable storage medium having program instructions embodied therewith. The program instructions are readable and/or executable by a computer to cause the computer to perform the foregoing method. A system according to another embodiment includes a processor, and logic integrated with the processor, executable by the processor, or integrated with and executable by the processor. The logic is configured to perform the foregoing method.