Automated Cluster Deployment via Unique Identifier Configuration

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Solution Overview

Problem

The deployment of clusters in cloud computing environments is inefficient due to the need for manual configuration and management of unique cluster member settings, which is cumbersome and not scalable.

Innovation Solution

A method and system for deploying a cluster that involves obtaining a unique identifier for each cluster member, obtaining and configuring cluster configuration information based on that identifier, and automatically deploying the cluster using tools for configuration and deployment.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If manual configuration and management of unique cluster member settings is used, then cluster deployment can be completed, but deployment efficiency is low and the process is cumbersome

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedeployment efficiencyVSAvoidmanual configuration complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies preliminary action by pre-configuring cluster templates with all necessary settings and parameters before actual deployment. The system prepares configuration files, identifies cluster members, and sets up resource allocations in advance, so that during actual deployment, these pre-prepared elements are automatically instantiated and assigned, eliminating the need for manual configuration during the deployment process itself.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements self-service through automated configuration management where the system automatically generates unique identifiers for cluster members, retrieves and applies configuration information based on those identifiers, and manages resource allocation without human intervention. The deployment system serves itself by automatically handling tasks that would otherwise require manual operator input, thereby improving deployment efficiency while reducing operational complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

2Adaptability or versatility

If manual configuration methods are used, then cluster setup can be achieved, but the process is not scalable

Engineering Contradiction:
ImprovescalabilityVSAvoidconfiguration management complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies universality by creating a standardized cluster configuration template that can serve multiple cluster members with different unique identifiers. The same template structure and configuration logic can be reused across numerous clusters and cluster members, allowing the system to scale from small to large deployments without increasing configuration management complexity. The universal template approach enables identical configuration patterns to be applied universally across different cluster sizes and configurations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS9626172B2Deploying a cluster
Publication Date: 2017.04.18 INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINE CORPORATION
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AI summary

A method and system for deploying a cluster, wherein the cluster contains a plurality of cluster members, the method comprising: obtaining a unique identifier for each cluster member; according to the unique identifier of each cluster member, obtaining cluster configuration information for the cluster member; configuring the cluster member using the obtained cluster configuration information of the cluster member; and deploying the cluster. The method and system can enhance the cluster deployment efficiency.