Dynamic Connection Management for Network Fault Tolerance
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current methods for managing connections in computer networks, such as static and dynamic connections, are either labor-intensive and not fault-tolerant or incur significant processing costs, and hybrid models do not fully address these issues.
Innovation Solution
A method and system that dynamically determine and allocate either static or dynamic connections based on demand and network characteristics, with the ability to redirect requests to backup resources when primary resources are unavailable, optimizing connection efficiency and fault tolerance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If static connections are used to connect computer systems, then connection availability is maintained at all times, but the network becomes labor intensive and expensive to configure and maintain
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a dynamic connection management system that automatically transitions connections between static and dynamic states based on demand. The connection manager monitors connection requests and resource availability, establishing static connections when needed for guaranteed performance and switching to dynamic connections when resources are constrained, eliminating manual configuration while maintaining reliability.
Solution Approach 2:
The connection manager autonomously performs connection establishment, type determination, and resource allocation without manual intervention. It self-manages the complexity of configuring static connections by automatically determining connection types based on client requirements and network conditions, making the system self-configuring and reducing operational burden.
2Adaptability or versatility
If dynamic connections are used to connect computer systems, then the network adapts to growing nodes and is fault tolerant, but processing cost increases due to connection re-establishment
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by pre-establishing static connections for clients that require guaranteed performance before actual communication sessions begin. The connection manager proactively allocates connection resources and determines connection types in advance, so when communication sessions start, connections are already established and ready for immediate use, eliminating setup delays.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements dynamic connection management that automatically transitions connections between static and dynamic states based on demand. The connection manager monitors connection requests and resource availability, establishing static connections when needed for guaranteed performance and switching to dynamic connections when resources are constrained, eliminating manual configuration while maintaining reliability.
3Adaptability or versatility
If hybrid model is used with both static and dynamic connections, then some advantages of both approaches are obtained, but the problems of static and dynamic connections are not fully addressed
Solution Approach 1:
The connection manager implements continuous feedback mechanisms by monitoring connection performance, resource availability, and client requirements. Based on this feedback, it dynamically adjusts connection types, transitions between static and dynamic connections, and reallocates resources to maintain both flexibility and reliability, resolving the limitations of hybrid models.
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AI summary
A method and system to efficiently allocate connections between computer systems in a network are provided. The method and system include determining the type of connections, namely static and dynamic, to be provided for a system. The method and system further include the capability of redirecting a network connection request to a backup resource in the event that the primary resource is unable to serve the request.