Cloud Infrastructure Fast Provisioning Automation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current cloud computing infrastructure-as-a-service provisioning methods are time-consuming and complex, requiring weeks to procure and provision computing resources, which hinders efficient deployment and increases costs.
Innovation Solution
A fast provisioning system and method for infrastructure-as-a-service that allows authorized users to create computing environments quickly, utilizing automation frameworks, virtualization technology, and centralized DNS management to streamline resource allocation and deployment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of time
If traditional manual provisioning methods are used, then resource allocation can be customized and controlled, but provisioning time increases to weeks and complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements pre-configured resource templates and automation frameworks that prepare provisioning configurations in advance. These templates contain pre-defined hardware, software, and networking configurations that can be rapidly deployed when needed, eliminating the need for manual setup and significantly reducing provisioning time from weeks to minutes.
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables automated self-provisioning through service catalogs and automation frameworks that allow resources to be allocated and configured automatically without manual intervention. The automation framework orchestrates resource deployment, configuration management, and service activation autonomously, reducing both time and operational complexity.
2Productivity
If manual provisioning processes are used, then detailed control over resource configuration is possible, but deployment speed decreases and costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates universal resource templates and service catalogs that can be reused across multiple deployment scenarios. These templates encapsulate common configuration patterns that can be rapidly instantiated and customized as needed, enabling fast deployment while maintaining operational simplicity through standardized interfaces and automated workflows.
3Adaptability or versatility
If traditional provisioning methods are used, then resource allocation can be customized, but scalability and resource management efficiency decrease
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments resource provisioning into modular templates and configurable parameters. Each resource type is broken down into standardized components that can be independently configured and combined, allowing flexible customization while maintaining consistent deployment patterns. This modular approach enables both adaptability and reliable, repeatable service delivery.
Data Source
AI summary
A cloud-based system and method for provisioning IT infrastructure systems is disclosed. The system and method provided constructs an infrastructure generally comprised of a processing component supplying the computational capacity for a platform element, comprising one or more processing elements, memory and I/O subsystems, a storage component utilizing commodity disk drives and comprised of one or more physical storage devices, and a network component providing a high speed connection among processing elements and the processing component to storage components. In addition, the system and method provide all features required for a complete, immediately usable infrastructure system including registration of IP addresses and domain names so that the user may have the system completely up and running without the aid of an administrator.