Unified Data Shipper Agent Management Interface
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional data collection approaches require significant user expertise and time to configure multiple software tools for collecting different types of data from network machines, necessitating individual configuration on each machine, which is inefficient and complex.
Innovation Solution
A system and method for configuring and managing data shipper agents using a graphical user interface (GUI) and configuration API, allowing users to centrally manage and automatically reconfigure data shipper agents across multiple edge nodes, simplifying the process of collecting various data types and tasks.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple specific data collection software tools are used for different data types, then data collection capability is improved, but system complexity and configuration time increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple separate data collection software tools into a single unified data collection system. This system can collect various types of data (log files, metrics, network data, etc.) through one integrated platform, eliminating the need to deploy and configure multiple independent tools on each network machine.
Solution Approach 2:
The unified data collection system is designed to perform multiple functions - it can collect different types of data (logs, metrics, network information, security data) and configure multiple network machines through a single interface. This multi-functional approach replaces the need for specialized tools for each data type.
2Manufacturing precision
If individual configuration is performed on each network machine, then data collection accuracy is improved, but user time and operational complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the configuration management into two parts: centralized policy definition at the server level and automatic deployment to multiple client machines. The server handles the complexity of configuration, while client machines automatically receive and apply the configured settings, eliminating manual configuration on each machine.
Solution Approach 2:
The server acts as an intermediary between the user and multiple network machines. Instead of the user directly configuring each machine, the user configures the server, which then automatically distributes and applies the configuration to all connected network machines, reducing user time and operational complexity.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple data collection tools are deployed, then data coverage is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The unified data collection system provides universal access to multiple data types (logs, metrics, network data, security information) through a single interface. Users can configure and manage all data collection activities from one platform, significantly improving ease of operation compared to managing multiple separate tools.
4Reliability
If specialized software tools are used for each data type, then data collection reliability is improved, but user expertise requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables automated self-service through centralized configuration management. The server automatically handles the deployment, configuration, and updates of data collection agents on network machines without requiring users to manually configure each tool. This reduces expertise requirements while maintaining reliability through automated best practices.
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AI summary
Provided are methods and systems for configuring and managing data shipper agents. A method may commence with receiving a list of one or more data shipper agents installed on one or more edge nodes associated with a user. A data shipper agent of the one or more data shipper agents may be installed on one of the one or more edge nodes. The method may continue with providing a graphical user interface that may enable the user to configure the one or more data shipper agents. The method may further include receiving selections of configuration parameters associated with at least one of the one or more data shipper agents. The method may then continue with receiving a configuration of the at least one of the one or more data shipper agents and automatically reconfiguring the configuration of the at least one of the one or more data shipper agents.