AI Data Replication Configuration Generator

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional data replication approaches are error-prone and labor-intensive, requiring manual efforts and expert knowledge for customized configurations, which is time-consuming and inefficient.

Innovation Solution

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) techniques to automatically determine configuration parameters for data replication operations by processing input data, employing methods such as time series stationary stochastic processes with ARMA and sigmoid functions to predict optimal configuration settings.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If manual expert knowledge and manual efforts are used to analyze and design data replication configurations, then customized configurations can be achieved, but the process becomes time-consuming and labor-intensive

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecustomized configuration capabilityVSAvoidconfiguration time
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs self-service by automatically generating data replication configurations using AI techniques without requiring manual expert intervention. The automated configuration generator analyzes input data and produces configuration parameters autonomously, eliminating the time-consuming manual analysis and design process while maintaining customized configuration capabilities.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces the mechanical manual process of expert analysis and configuration design with an automated AI-based system. The AI techniques substitute for human experts, automatically determining configuration parameters from input data, thereby reducing both time consumption and labor intensity while preserving the ability to create customized configurations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Manufacturing precision

If manual expert knowledge is used to create data replication solutions, then accurate configurations can be achieved, but the approach becomes error-prone and labor-intensive

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveconfiguration accuracyVSAvoidprocess complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the mechanical process of manual expert configuration creation with an automated AI-based system. This substitution eliminates human errors inherent in manual processes while maintaining configuration accuracy. The AI system consistently applies learned patterns from training data, producing accurate configurations without the variability and error-proneness of manual expert work.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The system uses copying by training the AI model on existing successful configuration examples and patterns. The AI learns from replicated successful configurations in the training data, then applies these learned patterns to generate new accurate configurations. This copying approach ensures consistency and accuracy while eliminating the need for repeated manual expert analysis.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #26Copying

3Productivity

If automated actions are performed based on AI-determined configuration parameters, then labor costs are reduced, but the system requires implementation of AI techniques and processing infrastructure

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveconfiguration generation efficiencyVSAvoidsystem implementation complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary action by pre-training the AI model on extensive configuration data before actual use. This preliminary training phase prepares the AI to automatically generate accurate configurations during operation, thereby achieving high productivity. The upfront investment in training infrastructure enables subsequent automated configuration generation without requiring complex real-time processing during actual deployment.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentUS11775196B2Generating data replication configurations using artificial intelligence techniques
Publication Date: 2023.10.03 EMC IP HLDG CO LLC
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AI summary

Methods, apparatus, and processor-readable storage media for generating data replication configurations using AI techniques are provided herein. An example computer-implemented method includes obtaining input data pertaining to at least one data replication operation; determining a set of configuration parameters for the at least one data replication operation by applying one or more AI techniques to at least a portion of the input data; and performing one or more automated actions based at least in part on the determined set of configuration parameters for the at least one data replication operation.