Cloud Service Expiration Component for Resource Reclamation
Find Innovative SolutionsGenerate Solutions
Solution Overview
Problem
In cloud computing environments, there is a need to efficiently manage resources by expiring unused or resource-intensive services to reclaim resources for other services, as existing systems lack effective mechanisms for service lifecycle management and quota enforcement.
Innovation Solution
A system and method for service expiration in a cloud environment, which includes a service expiration component that associates reservations with services, periodically determines the status of these services, and releases resources of expired services to be reused by others, along with quota management and locking functionalities to control resource utilization.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If services are continuously allocated without expiration mechanisms, then service availability is improved, but resource wastage increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements periodic determination of service status through expiration mechanisms. The system periodically checks whether services have exceeded their allocated time or resource limits, and automatically expires them when conditions are met. This periodic action ensures that resources are reclaimed from unused services while maintaining availability for active services, resolving the contradiction between service availability and resource wastage.
2Productivity
If resources are released from expired services, then resource utilization is improved, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements automatic service expiration and resource release mechanisms that operate without manual intervention. The system self-monitors service status, automatically determines when services should expire based on predefined criteria (time limits, resource consumption thresholds), and autonomously releases resources. This self-service approach improves resource utilization while minimizing the operational complexity burden on administrators.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent establishes predefined expiration criteria and policies in advance before services are deployed. By setting up time limits, resource thresholds, and expiration rules beforehand, the system prepares the framework for automatic resource management. This preliminary configuration reduces the complexity of real-time decision-making and enables streamlined resource release processes when services expire.
3Loss of substance
If service expiration is implemented, then resource reclamation is improved, but service continuity is worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements periodic monitoring and determination of service status before expiration. Rather than abrupt termination, the periodic checking allows for planned resource reclamation where services are expired systematically based on predefined criteria. This approach balances resource reclamation needs with service continuity by ensuring that active, needed services are not prematurely terminated while expired services release their resources.
Data Source
AI summary
In accordance with an embodiment, described herein is a system and method for providing service expiration in a cloud computing environment. In accordance with an embodiment, the system includes a plurality of services which can be used by applications within the cloud environment, wherein the services can be associated with and utilize resources within the cloud environment. A service expiration component associates reservations with the services, periodically determines a status of the reservations and of any expired services associated therewith, and instructs the system to release the resources of expired services, for use by other services.