Environment-driven application deployment in a virtual infrastructure

Abstract

A system for recipe and blueprint-driven automated application deployment comprises a processor and a memory. The processor is configured to receive an environment, receive an application configuration, and deploy an application using the environment and the application configuration. The environment is provisioned using an environment template, and wherein the environment template is built using a blueprint. The application configuration comprises one or more application endpoints. The memory is coupled to the processor and is configured to provide the processor with instructions.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO OTHER APPLICATIONS[0001]This application is a continuation of co-pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13 / 538,986 entitled ENVIRONMENT-DRIVEN APPLICATION DEPLOYMENT IN A VIRTUAL INFRASTRUCTURE filed Jun. 29, 2012 which is incorporated herein by reference for all purposes.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Large organizations need to do a great deal of electronic record keeping, utilizing large and complex systems, requiring extensive hardware and software infrastructure. Example systems include a university system for tracking applications and enrolled student histories, an insurance company system for tracking clients and insurance claims, or a police department system for tracking information relevant to active cases and to individual criminal histories. Each of these systems may be used by many people simultaneously, possibly spread across a large physical area, and need to track a large number of documents across a long period of time. Each system additionall...

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Benefits of technology

The invention is a method for designing and deploying software applications in a virtual infrastructure. It allows for the automation of the process of creating an environment template for a new system, which can save time and effort. The invention also provides a blueprint-driven approach for creating an environment template, which can be easily adapted for different needs. The invention simplifies the process of building and testing new systems, making it easier for organizations to design and develop new applications.

Problems solved by technology

Large organizations need to do a great deal of electronic record keeping, utilizing large and complex systems, requiring extensive hardware and software infrastructure.

Designing the infrastructure is a complex task, and depends on the needs of the organization in many ways.

Each resulting system is different, causing it to take a great deal of time to thoroughly build and test new systems.

When problems occur and software support becomes involved, it may take a significant effort even to communicate the relevant details of the infrastructure setup so troubleshooting can begin.

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