Location History:
- San Jose, CA (US) (2008 - 2012)
- Pune, IN (2012 - 2019)
Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2008-2019
Title: The Innovative Contributions of Dilip Khandekar
Introduction
Dilip Khandekar is a prominent inventor based in Pune, India. He has made significant contributions to the field of computer systems and virtualization technology. With a total of 9 patents to his name, Khandekar's work has had a substantial impact on how virtual machines are provisioned and managed.
Latest Patents
One of Khandekar's latest patents is focused on the provisioning of computer systems using virtual machines. This invention describes a provisioning server that automatically configures a virtual machine (VM) according to user specifications and deploys it on a physical host. Users can choose from a list of pre-configured VMs or specify their desired hardware, operating system, and applications. The provisioning server then configures the VM accordingly or applies heuristics to create a VM that best matches the user's request. This invention also includes mechanisms for monitoring the status of VMs and hosts, migrating VMs between hosts, and creating a network of VMs.
Another notable patent is a system and method for converting a physical disk to a virtual disk. This method allows for the conversion of a physical computer's disk into a virtual disk for use by a virtual machine. The contents of the physical disk are copied into an image file, which has a different sector-by-sector organization but a logically equivalent file system organization. The method also involves extracting hardware configuration information from the image file and replacing hardware-dependent files with compatible substitute files for the virtual machine.
Career Highlights
Dilip Khandekar is currently employed at VMware, Inc., where he continues to innovate in the field of virtualization technology. His work has been instrumental in advancing the capabilities of virtual machines and improving their deployment and management.
Collaborations
Khandekar has collaborated with notable coworkers such as Bich Cau Le and Sirishkumar Raghuram, contributing to various projects and innovations within the company.
Conclusion
Dilip Khandekar's contributions to virtualization technology and computer systems have established him as a key figure in the field. His innovative patents reflect his commitment to enhancing the efficiency and functionality of virtual machines.
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