Self-Organizing Distributed Grid Bandwidth Optimization
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Solution Overview
Problem
Large-scale IP-based networks in software deployment scenarios are costly and inefficient, leading to single points of failure and excessive bandwidth usage due to each network node accessing web-based services independently.
Innovation Solution
A self-organizing distributed computation grid architecture that logically groups network nodes by a gateway node, using DNS servers to manage node roles dynamically and distribute services, minimizing direct communication with service providers and optimizing bandwidth usage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If each network node accesses web-based services independently, then service accessibility is maintained, but bandwidth utilization increases and single points of failure are created
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple network nodes are merged into a distributed computation grid where they collectively access services through coordinated peer-to-peer interactions. Nodes combine their resource capabilities and share access to services, reducing redundant bandwidth consumption while maintaining service availability through multiple access paths.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces intermediary components including DNS services that resolve service names to network addresses, and gateway nodes that facilitate access to external services. These intermediaries enable nodes to access services indirectly through the distributed grid rather than direct connections, optimizing bandwidth usage while preserving accessibility.
2Ease of operation
If a centralized service access model is used, then service management is simplified, but single points of failure are created and bandwidth is overutilized
Solution Approach 1:
The centralized service access model is segmented into distributed service access points across multiple nodes in the computation grid. Each node can independently access services or relay requests for other nodes, eliminating single points of failure while maintaining manageable service access through modular peer-to-peer interactions.
Solution Approach 2:
The service access architecture transitions from static centralized management to dynamic distributed access. Nodes dynamically assume roles as service consumers, providers, or relays based on current network conditions and resource availability, enhancing reliability while maintaining operational simplicity through adaptive behavior.
3Reliability
If distributed peer-to-peer interactions are implemented, then bandwidth utilization is optimized and reliability is improved, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Nodes in the distributed computation grid are designed with multi-functionality, serving as clients, servers, and relays simultaneously. This universal capability reduces the need for specialized components and simplifies the overall system architecture while maintaining the benefits of distributed peer-to-peer interactions for reliability and bandwidth optimization.
Solution Approach 2:
The distributed grid implements self-service mechanisms where nodes autonomously discover services, resolve addresses through DNS, and dynamically adjust their roles and connections. This self-organizing behavior reduces the need for complex centralized management while maintaining network resilience and optimized bandwidth utilization through autonomous node decisions.
Data Source
AI summary
A self-organizing distributed network architecture is described. An example method includes, by a network node, sending via a network gateway node a DNS lookup request to a DNS service. The DNS lookup request comprises a string that at least includes a MAC address of the network gateway node that is used by the DNS service to identify a network address for the network node to access the network service of interest. The method further includes receiving via the network gateway node a DNS lookup response from the DNS service. The DNS lookup response comprises the network address for the network node to access the network service of interest. The method further includes accessing the network service of interest from another network node in the network system that is addressable by the received network address.