Cloud Network Driver Migration Automation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Manual updating of networking parameters in cloud networking environments during driver migration is time-consuming and error-prone, leading to potential operational issues when migrating to a new network mechanism driver.

Innovation Solution

A driver migration component automatically collects and compares networking parameters, identifying necessary updates and either updating them or providing suggestions to ensure compatibility with the new driver, thereby streamlining the migration process.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If manual updating of networking parameters is performed during driver migration, then compatibility with the new driver is achieved, but migration time increases and errors occur

Engineering Contradiction:

ImprovecompatibilityVSAvoidmigration time

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary actions by automatically collecting networking parameters before migration and comparing them against the new driver's requirements in advance. This allows the migration process to proceed faster and more reliably, as the necessary parameter updates are identified beforehand rather than during manual intervention.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The migration system performs self-service by automatically collecting, comparing, and updating networking parameters without requiring manual intervention. The system autonomously identifies incompatible parameters and applies necessary updates, eliminating the need for manual configuration changes and reducing human error.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

2Reliability

If manual updating of networking parameters is performed during driver migration, then compatibility with the new driver is achieved, but the complexity and error rate increase

Engineering Contradiction:

ImprovecompatibilityVSAvoidmigration process complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces the mechanical manual update process with an automated software-based system. Instead of manually checking and updating each networking parameter, the system uses automated scripts and comparison mechanisms to identify and apply necessary changes, simplifying the overall process and reducing complexity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

3Productivity

If automated parameter collection and comparison is implemented, then migration speed increases, but system complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemigration speedVSAvoidmigration system complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The migration system achieves universality by implementing a multi-functional framework that handles parameter collection, comparison, and update operations through a single integrated system. This universal approach consolidates multiple functions into one system, reducing overall complexity while maintaining high productivity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS11805012B2Cloud network mechanism driver migration

Publication Date: 2023.10.31 RED HAT LLC

AI summary

A method includes updating a cloud networking environment from a first network mechanism driver to a second network mechanism driver and identifying a configuration of one or more resources of the cloud networking environment associated with the first network mechanism driver. The method further includes determining one or more features of the configuration of the one or more resources that are incompatible with the second network mechanism driver and updating the one or more features of the configuration of the one or more resources to be compatible with the second network mechanism driver.