Patent ID: 7627506
Filing Date: 2009-12-01
Classification: G06Q

Abstract:
1. A computer-implemented method for providing metered capacity of at least one temporary resource on demand in a computer system that includes a plurality of logical partitions, the method comprising the steps of: providing at least one processor in the computer system; providing a network interface coupled to the at least one processor that allows the computer system to communicate with other computer systems; requesting an enablement code from a resource provider for the computer system; receiving the enablement code from the resource provider, wherein the enablement code includes a specified resource-time for a selected resource; enabling the selected resource for use; when the selected resource is dedicated to one of the plurality of logical partitions, performing the steps of: when the selected resource is not dedicated to one of the plurality of logical partitions and is shared between first and second logical partitions, performing the steps of: