Load distribution apparatus, load distribution system, and load distribution method

Abstract

The present invention provides provide a load distribution apparatus, a load distribution system, and a load distribution method that can contribute from an economical point of view while ensuring user convenience, by reducing the cost associated with unused resources while suppressing the occurrence of deployment processing delays and adverse effects on service provision. The load distribution apparatus includes a schedule mechanism that deploys container to node of the container base, and a scale mechanism that acquires resource data from the container base. The scale mechanism acquires external data about container to be deployed on the container base, determines resource of the container base based on the resource data and the external data, deletes node of the container base if it is determined that the resource is excessive, and adds node of the container base if it is determined that shortage of the resource.

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