Cloud Management System Endpoint Adapter Registry
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current cloud computing platforms require significant manual input and expertise to configure and manage, making it complex for users to take advantage of computing capabilities, and extending multi-cloud management systems to new endpoint adapters is difficult without modifying the platform code.
Innovation Solution
The implementation of automation tools and methodologies for managing virtual machine resources, including the use of virtual appliances and blueprint management systems, which allow for automated provisioning and management of virtual machines and containers across multiple cloud environments, and the integration of endpoint adapters through a registry system.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual user input and configuration are used to install, configure, and deploy cloud computing environment components, then users can have direct control over the configuration process, but the complexity of the system increases and requires significant manual input and expertise
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables self-service through automated provisioning and configuration. The cloud management platform automatically installs, configures, and deploys components without requiring manual user input, thereby reducing operational complexity while maintaining control
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary actions by pre-configuring and pre-deploying cloud computing components. The platform prepares the entire configuration environment in advance, eliminating the need for users to perform complex manual configuration steps during deployment
2Adaptability or versatility
If multi-cloud management systems are extended to new endpoint adapters, then the system can support more cloud environments, but modifying the platform code becomes necessary which reduces agility
Solution Approach 1:
The system achieves universality through a standardized endpoint adapter interface. The cloud management platform is designed to work with multiple cloud environments through a common interface framework, allowing new endpoint adapters to be integrated without modifying the core platform code
Solution Approach 2:
The system segments the multi-cloud management functionality into separate endpoint adapter modules. Each cloud environment is handled by its own adapter component, which can be independently added or removed from the platform without affecting the core system or other adapters
Data Source
AI summary
Methods, apparatus and articles of manufacture for governance of virtual computing infrastructure resources are disclosed. An example cloud management system includes a plurality of hosts. The hosts are to manage requests and allocate resources through one or more virtual machines. The example system also includes an administrator to configure the plurality of hosts to accommodate resource provisioning requests by assigning a constraint and a skill to the hosts to define a placement of the hosts. The placement of a respective host is to dictate an availability of the host for provisioning.