Microsoft patents cloud scheduler that balances workload across servers
Microsoft describes a system for managing large groups of cloud servers, known as a compute cluster. It uses a specific logic layer to gather data on how busy the servers are and automatically moves workloads to keep the system running smoothly. The system also allows outside users to check the status of the cluster or run tests without interfering with the main operations.
In the filing’s own words
Methods, systems, and computer program products are provided for a compute cluster comprising placement and load balancing (PLB) logic that receives data (e.g., state metadata) relating to a service (e.g., database service) executing on the compute cluster, from a resource manager executing on the compute cluster, via a first API associated with the resource manager. The PLB logic receives second data from the service via a second API and determines whether a PLB action is indicated based on one of the second data or a combination of the first data and the second data. When a PLB action is indicated, the PLB logic sends a command to the resource manager to execute the PLB action. The PLB logic also receives queries from clients external to the compute cluster and may spawn a child PLB logic to offload PLB operations, respond to queries, or perform software validation in the child.
What exactly they claim (claim 1)
1.- 20. (canceled)
Facts
- Company
- Microsoft (Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC)
- Official title
- EXPOSING CONTROL TO ENABLE INTERACTIVE SCHEDULERS FOR CLOUD CLUSTER ORCHESTRATION SYSTEMS
- Publication number
- US20260288540A1
- Application number
- 19685244
- Filed
- May 22, 2026
- Published
- Sep 24, 2026
- Inventors
- 11
- Claims
- 21
Classified under
G06F 9/5083 Physics & computingG06F 9/5016 Physics & computingG06F 9/5044 Physics & computingG06F 9/5055 Physics & computingG06F 9/5077 Physics & computingMore from Microsoft in AI & software
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