Session Broker for Virtual Desktop Load Balancing

The patent introduces a session broker as an intermediary component that manages remote desktop connections to virtual machines. The session broker handles load balancing, placement decisions, and orchestration tasks, separating these complex functions from the virtual machine infrastructure itself. This mediator approach allows virtual machines to be efficiently utilized while the session broker absorbs the complexity of load balancing and orchestration, resolving the contradiction between improved resource utilization and increased system complexity.

The patent segments the session management system into distinct plug-in components, each responsible for specific functions such as load balancing, placement, and orchestration. These modular plug-ins communicate through standardized interfaces with the session broker, allowing individual functions to be developed, deployed, and managed independently. This segmentation enables enhanced system functionality through specialized plug-ins while managing complexity through modular architecture and standardized communication protocols.

The patent implements self-service mechanisms where the session broker automatically performs load balancing decisions, placement optimizations, and connection orchestration without requiring user intervention. The system autonomously manages the complexity of connection routing and virtual machine selection, while users experience seamless connections to their virtual desktops. This self-service approach resolves the contradiction by hiding connection management complexity from users while maintaining ease of operation.