Centralized Log Collector for Distributed Network Management
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Solution Overview
Problem
Internet usage management systems with distributed resources face challenges in troubleshooting and management due to their distributed nature, making operations time-consuming and troublesome.
Innovation Solution
A network usage management system that employs batch, real-time, and near real-time correlation of data from multiple sources, utilizing collectors to convert and correlate network data into a standardized format, and a centralized log collector to facilitate easier diagnosis and management by aggregating and processing log data.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If distributed resources are used to collect and store network data, then data collection capability is improved, but troubleshooting and management operations become time-consuming and troublesome
Solution Approach 1:
A centralized log collector is introduced as an intermediary component that receives, aggregates, and stores log data from multiple distributed collectors. This mediator enables centralized access to distributed resource logs without requiring direct connection to each individual collector, thus reducing troubleshooting time while maintaining comprehensive data collection capability.
Solution Approach 2:
Log data from multiple distributed collectors is merged into a single centralized repository. The centralized log collector combines logs from various sources (network devices, session sources, application services) into one accessible location, allowing management operations to be performed centrally rather than accessing each distributed resource individually.
2Adaptability or versatility
If distributed collectors are deployed across multiple locations, then network data coverage is improved, but system complexity for management increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system is segmented into two functional layers: distributed collectors that handle data collection locally (maintaining coverage and adaptability), and a centralized log collector that handles aggregation and management (reducing complexity). This segmentation allows each layer to focus on its specific function, simplifying overall system management while preserving extensive network coverage.
Solution Approach 2:
The centralized log collector serves as an intermediary management layer that simplifies access to distributed resources. Instead of directly managing multiple distributed collectors, administrators interact with the centralized log collector, which handles the complexity of communicating with and aggregating data from numerous distributed sources.
3Ease of operation
If log data is stored at each distributed collector, then data accessibility is improved, but centralized diagnosis capability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
Log data from all distributed collectors is merged into a centralized repository managed by the centralized log collector. This consolidation maintains the accessibility benefits of distributed storage while adding centralized diagnosis capability, as all log data becomes accessible from a single location for comprehensive analysis and troubleshooting.
Data Source
AI summary
A network usage management system comprises at least one collector adapted to collect network usage data associated with a data source using a network, the at least one collector adapted to generate log data associated with the at least one collector. The network usage management system also comprises at least one log collector adapted to retrieve the log data from the at least one collector.