Cloud Resource Management via Isolated Segments and Intermediary
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Solution Overview
Problem
Cloud computing environments face challenges in securely facilitating communication and resource management across multiple users and isolated network segments, particularly when resources are provided by different cloud computing service providers, leading to increased data breach risks and limitations on implementable digital environments.
Innovation Solution
A framework with an application programming interface (API) and an intermediary component that proxies communication between resources within isolated network segments, allowing configuration based on characteristics such as IP addresses, enabling seamless communication and secure management of resources across different cloud environments.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple users from different locations access the same cloud computing environment, then resource sharing and optimization are improved, but security risks and data breach chances increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system segments the cloud computing environment into isolated network segments, where each segment hosts specific resources. Users access resources through their own isolated network segments rather than directly sharing a common environment, maintaining security while enabling resource accessibility.
Solution Approach 2:
An intermediary component is introduced between users and resources to manage access requests. The intermediary translates user requests into appropriate resource access operations while maintaining isolation boundaries, enabling secure resource sharing without direct user-to-resource exposure.
2Adaptability or versatility
If resources from different cloud computing service providers are integrated, then versatility and resource availability are improved, but communication compatibility and system complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements a universal API interface that can interact with multiple cloud computing service providers through their respective intermediaries. This universal interface handles different communication protocols and formats, allowing resources from diverse providers to be accessed through a single standardized interface without increasing user-facing complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
Each cloud service provider's resources are accessed through their own intermediary component that handles provider-specific protocols. These intermediaries translate provider-specific communications into a standardized internal format, enabling multi-provider integration while isolating complexity within each intermediary layer.
3Reliability
If isolated network segments are used for each resource, then security is improved, but communication overhead and system complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple isolated network segments are logically merged through the intermediary component, which maintains the physical isolation for security while creating a unified communication interface. The intermediary consolidates access paths to multiple segmented resources, reducing the apparent complexity for users while preserving security boundaries.
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AI summary
A method, system and computer program product for managing a plurality of resources in a digital environment via a framework. The framework comprises an API an intermediary component for proxying communication between the API and the resources; and at least one isolated network segment comprising the plurality of resources associated with the digital environment. The method comprises receiving through the API, an input requesting a state of the digital environment, and characteristics associated with the plurality of resources The characteristics of at least one of the plurality of resources are provided to the intermediary component, which are used by the intermediary component, to configure at least one of the resources.