Cloud Credential Retrieval via Management Infrastructure
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Solution Overview
Problem
Manual configuration and credential management for cloud-based storage resources is prone to errors and requires frequent manual updates, leading to inefficiencies and potential access issues.
Innovation Solution
Automated retrieval and management of cloud-based storage credentials through a cloud management infrastructure, allowing for on-demand access and propagation of credentials for computing and storage resources, reducing human error and administrative workload.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual configuration and credential entry is used for cloud storage resources, then ease of operation is improved, but reliability deteriorates due to human errors in data entry
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a cloud management infrastructure as an intermediary system that automatically retrieves and manages storage credentials. Instead of requiring manual credential entry, the system uses the cloud management infrastructure to fetch credentials automatically, thereby maintaining ease of operation while eliminating human errors in data entry and improving reliability.
2Ease of operation
If manual credential submission is required for resource access, then ease of operation is improved, but productivity deteriorates due to frequent manual updates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements self-service by enabling the system to automatically retrieve and update credentials without manual intervention. The cloud management infrastructure automatically fetches updated credentials when needed, eliminating the need for users to manually submit or update credentials, thereby maintaining ease of access while significantly improving productivity and access efficiency.
3Ease of operation
If credentials are manually updated when changes occur, then ease of operation is improved, but loss of time increases due to frequent re-submission requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by having the cloud management infrastructure proactively retrieve and prepare updated credentials before they are needed. The system automatically fetches credential updates in advance, eliminating the need for manual re-submission when credentials change, thereby maintaining ease of operation while significantly reducing time loss associated with credential updates.
4Reliability
If automated credential retrieval is implemented, then reliability is improved by minimizing errors, but device complexity increases due to additional infrastructure queries
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies universality by designing the cloud management infrastructure to handle multiple functions including credential retrieval, account data management, and resource access coordination. By consolidating these functions into a single multi-functional infrastructure, the system improves reliability through automated credential retrieval while minimizing the increase in overall system complexity.
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention extends to methods, systems, and computer program products for retrieving and using cloud based storage credentials. Embodiments of the invention include automatically retrieving cloud based credentials (e.g., storage keys) as needed, such as, for example, on demand. Automatically retrieving credentials reduces administrator workloads and mitigates the potential for human errors. Embodiments of the invention also include using credentials (e.g., storage keys) in the deployment and ongoing operation of services (e.g., computing workers) in a resource cloud. Embodiments of the invention also include propagating credentials (e.g., storage keys) to instances running in the cloud during deployment.