Universal Diameter Orchestrator Dynamic Routing
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Solution Overview
Problem
The signaling network, particularly utilizing DIAMETER protocols, faces challenges in efficiently managing signaling traffic to prevent network overload and outages, as traditional routing methods can lead to reduced capacity and functionality during high demand scenarios.
Innovation Solution
A universal DIAMETER orchestrator dynamically allocates transport resources and DIAMETER peer nodes to handle signaling traffic, overriding traditional routing agents and optimizing resource allocation based on service requests, ensuring efficient routing and maintaining network performance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If traditional DIAMETER routing agents are used to manage signaling traffic, then the network can operate with established routing protocols, but the network becomes overloaded and experiences reduced capacity during high demand scenarios
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic routing where the DIAMETER orchestrator continuously monitors network conditions and adjusts routing paths in real-time based on current load, node availability, and service requirements. This dynamic adaptation allows the network to respond to changing conditions, preventing overload by redistributing traffic across available paths and maintaining reliability during high demand scenarios
Solution Approach 2:
The DIAMETER orchestrator acts as an intermediary between DIAMETER peer nodes, centralizing the routing decision-making process. Instead of traditional distributed routing agents making local decisions, the orchestrator receives service requests, determines optimal peer node pairs, and allocates transport resources, thereby coordinating traffic flow to prevent network overload and maintain availability
2Productivity
If more DIAMETER peer nodes and transport resources are allocated to handle increased signaling traffic, then the network capacity increases, but the device complexity and resource management overhead increase
Solution Approach 1:
The DIAMETER orchestrator implements a universal resource allocation framework that handles multiple functions: determining peer nodes, allocating transport resources, provisioning DIAMETER resources, and overriding traditional routing. This multi-functional approach consolidates complex resource management into a single system that can handle diverse signaling traffic requirements without proportionally increasing overall network complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically changes routing parameters and resource allocation based on service requirements and network conditions. The orchestrator adjusts peer node selection, transport resource allocation, and DIAMETER resource provisioning according to varying traffic patterns, allowing the network to scale capacity without permanent complexity increases - resources are allocated only when and where needed
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AI summary
Concepts and technologies disclosed herein are directed to universal peer-to-peer signaling network virtualization and orchestration. According to one aspect of the concepts and technologies disclosed herein, a universal DIAMETER orchestrator can determine DIAMETER peer nodes to be utilized to handle DIAMETER signaling traffic for a service. The universal DIAMETER orchestrator can allocate transport resources over which a transport connection between the DIAMETER peer nodes can be established. In some embodiments, the universal DIAMETER orchestrator can allocate the transport resources on-demand. The universal DIAMETER orchestrator can allocate DIAMETER resources to provision DIAMETER signaling interfaces to handle the DIAMETER signaling traffic between the DIAMETER peer nodes. In some embodiments, the universal DIAMETER orchestrator can allocate the DIAMETER resources in accordance with a rule to override a traditional DIAMETER routing agent.