A system compatible with centralized backup management for network equipment capable of sending backup files via SFTP.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- TR · TR
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- TURKCELL TEKNOLOJI ARASTIRMA & GELISTIRME AS
- Filing Date
- 2024-01-25
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-22
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1 TARIFF NETWORK CAPABLE OF SENDING BACKUP FILES VIA SFTP COMPLIANCE WITH CENTRALIZED BACKUP MANAGEMENT FOR EQUIPMENT. A SYSTEM THAT PROVIDES Technical Area This invention addresses the legacy, outdated systems in mobile and fixed networks. central backup management system for radio and basic network equipment CMDB 10 is used to meet the backup needs in cases where the agent cannot be installed. (Configuration Management Database) base obtained from the central offices via sFTP (SSH File Transfer Protocol) Files backed up using the protocol are transferred from network equipment to the sFTP server. a system that enables backups to a central backup system by sending them via It is related to the system. 15 Previous Technique Currently, the central backup system backs up many systems. If the agent for the system to be backed up cannot be installed, the backup process will be completed in 20 days. This is not possible. The CMDB data that the backed-up systems will reference. It does not have integration with their bases. In this case, current network equipment The list cannot be tracked. Furthermore, even if system integration is established, the issue remains unanswered. the subject is a system where the integration process is monitored from start to finish. not available. 25 Therefore, considering the studies and shortcomings in the current technique... when present, the legacy old-style system in mobile and fixed networks Centralized backup management for (legacy) radio and core network equipment. 30 Meeting the backup needs in cases where the system's agent cannot be installed for CMDB (Configuration Management Database) 2 Based on (the base), sFTP (SSH File Transfer Protocol) is used from the central offices. Files backed up using sFTP (Surface-to-Fashion Protocol) can be transferred by network equipment. by sending backups to the central backup system via the server. It appears that a system providing this is needed. Chinese patent CN110839001A, which is included in the prior art. in the document, a batch file processing device, method, equipment and The environment in question is discussed. The invention in question utilizes multiple SFTP protocols. a batch file import module used to upload files, multiple A distributed SFTP 10 is used to receive and convert SFTP protocol files. The gateway module is included. SFTP protocol file distributed cloud array. The data is transmitted directly and transparently to the storage module, distributed cloud array. The storage module uses erasure encoding technology to support multiple S3 protocols. to process the file and store the processed S3 protocol file is used. The use of distributed cloud array storage modules 15 because of this, files are better on the corresponding storage nodes. It can be hidden. Another document included in the prior art is CN102075989A. According to a numbered Chinese patent document, a layered 20 mobile network management system The text refers to a method that enables backup and recovery. The subject of the invention is layered backup and recovery process in the method, backup A three-tiered backup and recovery system based on the category and level of its content. It adopts the mode. Relevant backup and recovery strategies for each layer. It is formulated according to backup and recovery strategies for the data. 25 layered backup on the application program and / or operating system Recovery is being carried out. According to the features of the mobile network management system. Backup and recovery solutions are provided for different levels, thus the continuity of operation and maintenance of the mobile communication network effectively This is ensured and cost control is effectively implemented. 30 3 Brief Description of the Invention The aim of this invention is to replace the legacy, outdated systems in mobile and fixed networks. Centralized backup management for (legacy) radio and core network equipment. 5. Meeting the backup needs in cases where the system's agent cannot be installed. for CMDB (Configuration Management Database) Based on (the base), sFTP (SSH File Transfer Protocol) is used from the central offices. Files backed up using sFTP (Surface-to-Fashion Protocol) can be transferred by network equipment. by sending backups to the central backup system via the server. The goal is to create a system that provides this. 10 Detailed Description of the Invention The purpose of this invention is to achieve the "Backup File with SFTP" procedure. Compliance with Centralized Backup Management for Network Equipment Capable of Sending 15 A "System Providing" is shown in the attached figure; Figure 1 shows a schematic view of the system that is the subject of the invention. The parts shown in the figure are individually numbered, and the corresponding numbers represent 20. given below: 1. System 2. Electronic Devices 3. Application 25 4. Database 5. Data Integration Application 6. SFTP Server 7. Backup Application A. CMDB 30 B. Central Backup System 4 C. Network Equipment Central backup management system for radio and basic network equipment. CMDB is used to meet backup needs in cases where the agent cannot be installed. Based on this, the files backed up from the power plants via sFTP are network equipment 5 by sending it to the sFTP server, via the central backup system. The invention's system which provides backups (1); - exchanging data using any remote communication protocol and at least one configured to run at least one application on it electronic device (2), 10 - carried out on electronic devices (2), at least the backup of users so that they can monitor their status, report on them, and perform necessary backups. they can enter access information and pre-operation for network equipment (C) Information that will enable the creation of an instant or one-time backup. At least one application configured to enable entry (3), 15 -inventory configuration information relating to network equipment (C), Service accounts required for SFTP access, access directory and backup to be created. It records file information, backup period information, and operation results. at least one database structured to keep it under control (4), - an external database containing topology, inventory and 20 related to network equipment (C). CMDB (A) and database (4) which keep the configuration information on record network equipment (C) that are in communication and exchanging data by retrieving inventory and configuration information from CMDB (A) into the database (4) at least one data integration application configured to record (5), -to exchange data with network equipment (C), network equipment 25 (C) to access their own backup files which they transmit periodically at least one configured SFTP server (6), - central backup system (B), network equipment (C), database (4) and SFTP the central server (6) which communicates with and exchanges data 30 regarding network equipment (C) where the backup system (B) agent could not be installed to retrieve access and backup directory information from the database (4) at specific intervals Based on the access and backup directory information obtained by triggering the agent (C) Obtaining backup files from network equipment that cannot be installed and the obtained to transmit backup files to the central backup system (B) It includes at least one configured backup application (7). The electronic device (2) included in the system (1) which is the subject of the invention, has at least one Tablet computer, desktop computer configured to run application (3) or a device in the form of a portable computer. Electronic device (2) users It is configured to enable them to access the application (3). The application (3) in the system (1) is on the electronic device (2) backup is being carried out, at least by the users running the operation. so that they can monitor their status, report on them, and perform necessary backups. It is configured to allow them to enter access information. application (3) to enable users to trigger backup operations 15 It is structured accordingly. In the preferred arrangement of the invention, the application (3), Users need to provide the necessary integration interface information for backup. to provide at least one interface adapted to allow them to access It is structured. The application in question (3) allows users to access the transactions made. to retrieve the related data from the database (4) and to provide it to the user via an interface 20 It is structured to present the invention in its preferred arrangement. application (3), for network equipment (C) of users responsible for operation This will allow for an instant or one-time backup to be taken before the work begins. It is structured to allow the entry of information. The invention concerns network equipment within the database (4) included in the system (1). (C) Inventory configuration information related to SFTP, required service for access. accounts, access directories and information about the files to be backed up, backup to keep records of period information and transaction results It is being structured. 30 6 The data integration application (5) in the system (1) which is the subject of the invention, uses an external data topology, inventory and configuration of network equipment (C) which is the base To communicate and exchange data with CMDB (A), which keeps the information on record. It is structured to carry out this data integration. application (5) communicates with database (4) and retrieves data within database (4) 5 It is configured to record data. Data integration application (5) It is automatically triggered at specific intervals and recorded in CMDB (A). to obtain inventory and configuration information of the network equipment (A) and data It is configured to save to the base (4). The SFTP server (6) and the backup application (7) in the system (1) that is the subject of the invention It is structured to communicate and exchange data. The subject is to exchange data with the SFTP server (6), network equipment (C). It is configured to be a network equipment. The SFTP server (6) in question is configured to be a network equipment. (C) 15 to access their own backup files which they transmit periodically It is being structured. The backup application (7) included in the system (1) which is the subject of the invention, IT (internet (technologies) based all devices and servers have their backups kept and stored and a central backup analysis system, which is geographically backed up, central 20 Communicating with the backup system (B), network equipment (C) and database (4) and is configured to facilitate data exchange. backup application (7), agent of central backup system (B) Access and backup directory information for network equipment (C) that could not be installed to retrieve from the database (4) and access the network equipment (C) with the retrieved information 25 To periodically retrieve backup files via SFTP. is being configured. The backup application in question (7) is for network equipment. (C) The backup files that it sends to the SFTP server (6) are installed on itself. to transfer to the central backup system (B) via agent services It is being structured. 30 7 Industrial Application of the Invention The system in question (1) and the legacy old type system in the mobile and fixed network Centralized backup management for legacy radio and core network equipment. The backup requirement is 5 in cases where agent (B) of the system cannot be installed. For this purpose, CMDB (A) is used as the basis for sFTP (SSH File Transfer) from the central offices. Files backed up using Protocol – SSH (File Transfer Protocol) are transferred to the network. central equipment (C) by sending to sFTP server (6) Backups are provided to the backup system (B). Based on these fundamental concepts, the invention focuses on "Backing Up Files via SFTP". Compliance with Centralized Backup Management for Network Equipment Capable of Sending It is possible to develop a wide variety of applications related to "A System Providing (1)". and the invention cannot be limited to the examples described here, but mainly to the claims as stated. 15
Claims
8 REQUESTS 1. Centralized backup management for radio and core network equipment. the need for backup in cases where the system's agent cannot be installed 5 backed up from the power plants via sFTP, based on CMDB, to meet the requirements. sending files from network equipment to the sFTP server via which it enables backups to the central backup system; - exchanging data using any remote communication protocol to carry out and at least run an application on it at least one electronic device configured (2), 10 - carried out on electronic devices (2), at least by users They can monitor and report on backup statuses, and they can enter the necessary access information for backup and network instantaneous or one-time pre-operation for equipment (C) 15 to ensure that the information that will enable the backup is entered containing at least one configured application (3); - inventory configuration of network equipment (C) information, service accounts required for SFTP access, access directories, and Information about the files to be backed up and backup period information, and At least one data point structured to keep a record of transaction results 20 base (4), - an external database and topology relating to network equipment (C), CMDB (A) and data that keeps inventory and configuration information on record the network which is in communication with the base (4) and exchanges data inventory and configuration information of equipment (C) from CMDB (A) 25 at least one data that is configured to be saved to the database (4) integration application (5), - to exchange data with network equipment (C), network their own backup equipment (C) which they transmit periodically At least one SFTP server configured to access its files (6), 30 9 - central backup system (B), network equipment (C), database (4) and Communicating with and exchanging data with the SFTP server (6), Network where the central backup system (B) agent could not be installed data access and backup directory information relating to equipment (C) (4) to obtain access by triggering at certain periods and 5 Network where agent cannot be installed based on backup directory information. obtaining backup files from (C) equipment and the obtained backup configured to transmit its files to the central backup system (B) a system characterized by at least one backup application (7) (1).
2. A tablet configured to run at least one application (3) on it. a device in the form of a computer, desktop computer or portable computer a system as in Claim 1 characterized by an electronic device (2) (1).
3. To enable users to access the application (3) Claim 1 or 2 characterized by the configured electronic device (2) such a system (1).
4. The electronic device (2) is being run on and at least the operation is 20 enabling users to monitor the backup status, so they can report and have the necessary access information for backup. The application is characterized by (3) which is structured to enable them to enter. a system like any of the above-mentioned requests (1).
5. To enable users to trigger backup processes. from the above requests characterized by the structured application (3) a system like any other (1).
6. Users must provide the necessary integration interface information for backup purposes. 30 at least one interface adapted to allow them to access it The above is characterized by the application (3) structured to deliver a system like any of the requests (1).
7. To retrieve data on transactions made by users from the database (4) and an application configured to present to the user through an interface (3) 5 as in any of the above claims characterized by system (1).
8. Operation of network equipment (C) for users responsible for the operation 10 that will allow an instant or one-time backup to be taken beforehand. application (3) configured to enable the entry of information a system like any of the above characterized claims (1).
9. Inventory configuration 15 relating to network equipment (C). information, service accounts required for SFTP access, access directories, and Information about the files to be backed up, backup period information, and with the database (4) structured to keep track of the results of the transaction a system like any of the above characterized claims (1). 20 10. An external database containing the topology of network equipment (C), CMDB (A) which keeps inventory and configuration information on record data structured for communication and data exchange 25 of the above requests characterized by integration application (5). a system like any other (1).
11. Communicating with the database (4) and recording data within the database (4). data integration application (5) structured to be able to do A system like any of the above-mentioned described requirements 30 (1). 11 12. Recording in CMDB (A) by being automatically triggered at specific intervals. inventory and configuration information of network equipment (A) kept under control Data integration configured to retrieve and save to the database (4) Any of the above requests characterized by application (5) a system like one of them (1).
13. Communicating with and exchanging data with the backup application (7) characterized by the SFTP server (6) configured to perform a system like any of the above requests (1). 10 14. To exchange data with network equipment (C). the above characterized by the configured SFTP server (6) a system like any of the requests (1).
15. The backup that the network equipment (C) transmits periodically. Characterized by the SFTP server (6) configured to access its files a system like any of the above-mentioned requests (1).
16. Backups of all IT-based devices and servers are kept and stored, and 20 a central backup resolution system where geographical backups are made central backup system (B), network equipment (C) and database (4) structured to communicate and exchange data from the above requests characterized by the backup application (7) a system like any other (1). 25 17. Network where agent (B) of the central backup system could not be installed data access and backup directory information relating to equipment (C) to obtain from the base (4) and to use the information obtained to network equipment (C) 30 by accessing and periodically retrieving backup files via SFTP 12 characterized by the backup application configured for (7) a system like any of the above requests (1).
18. Backup sent by network equipment (C) to SFTP server (6) files are centralized through its own agent services. Backup configured to transfer to backup system (B) any of the above claims characterized by its application (7) a system like one of them (1).