Abstracted Network Resource Model for Heterogeneous Connectivity
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current technologies lack a mechanism to dynamically configure APPN links in heterogeneous networks, leading to configuration errors and inability to establish resilient and reliable end-to-end connectivity between SNA and TCP/IP networks, especially with the added complexity of real-time applications like VoIP and distributed storage.
Innovation Solution
A method and system that create an abstracted network resource model to manage different network types, bind application endpoints with connectivity endpoints, detect outages, and rebind to alternative nodes, ensuring resilient and reliable connectivity by abstracting network resources and using end-to-end communications monitoring and remediation logic.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If manual configuration of APPN links is used in heterogeneous networks, then network connectivity can be established, but configuration errors occur and dynamic adaptability is lost
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs self-configuration by automatically discovering network resources and establishing connectivity paths without manual intervention. The abstracted network resource model enables the system to autonomously bind application endpoints with connectivity endpoints and detect outages, eliminating the need for manual configuration while maintaining high reliability
Solution Approach 2:
The invention dynamically changes network configuration parameters based on real-time network conditions. By abstracting network resources and enabling dynamic binding and re-binding of endpoints, the system adapts to changing network states, transforming static manual configuration into dynamic automated parameter adjustment
2Stability of the object's composition
If static network configuration is used, then network stability is maintained, but resilience to outages and dynamic adaptability are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The system transitions from static configuration to dynamic operation by continuously monitoring network conditions and automatically re-binding endpoints when outages occur. The abstracted network resource model enables real-time adaptation while maintaining overall network stability, allowing the system to respond dynamically to failures without manual intervention
Solution Approach 2:
The invention implements continuous feedback monitoring of network connectivity status. The system detects outages in real-time and uses this feedback to automatically re-bind application endpoints to alternative connectivity endpoints, creating a closed-loop control system that maintains reliability while adapting to changing conditions
3Adaptability or versatility
If heterogeneous network integration is implemented, then network versatility is improved, but configuration complexity and error susceptibility increase
Solution Approach 1:
The abstracted network resource model creates a universal interface that works across different network types (SNA, TCP/IP, and emerging technologies). By abstracting common connectivity functions, the system provides multi-functional support for heterogeneous networks through a single unified mechanism, reducing configuration complexity while maintaining versatility
Solution Approach 2:
The invention introduces an intermediary abstracted network resource model between application endpoints and physical network resources. This mediator layer simplifies the complexity of heterogeneous network integration by providing a standardized interface, automatically managing the binding between applications and diverse network infrastructures without exposing configuration complexity to users
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AI summary
Embodiments of the present invention address deficiencies of the art in respect to connectivity management in a heterogeneous network and provide a method, system and computer program product for resilient and reliable end-to-end connectivity in a heterogeneous network. In one embodiment of the invention, a method for resilient and reliable end-to-end connectivity in a heterogeneous network environment can be provided. The method can include creating an instance of an abstracted network resource model (NRM) for a heterogeneous network environment of different network resource nodes. The method further can include binding an application endpoint in the instance of the abstracted NRM with a connectivity endpoint for a first of the different network resource nodes. Finally, the method can include re-binding the application endpoint to a second of the different network resource nodes in response to detecting the outage.