Dynamic Gateway Resource Allocation for Edge and Hosted Services
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing network services deployment often requires reconfigurable or scalable local hardware resources, which are not readily available, necessitating provider intervention and limiting flexibility and efficiency.
Innovation Solution
A dynamic gateway device that provides secure hosted services and edge site services, allowing for secure separation and management of resources, with dynamic allocation based on usage and predictive modeling, using virtual machines and containers, and incorporating machine learning for resource optimization.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If local hardware resources are used for network services deployment, then service deployment is possible, but the hardware resources are not reconfigurable or scalable and require provider intervention
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments hardware resources into virtualized components using virtual machines and containers. Each service is deployed in isolated virtual environments, allowing independent configuration and management. The hardware is divided into reusable resource pools that can be dynamically allocated to different services without physical reconfiguration.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates universal hardware resource pools that can serve multiple different network services simultaneously. The same physical hardware resources can be dynamically allocated to different services based on demand, making the infrastructure multi-functional and adaptable to various service requirements without requiring service-specific hardware.
2Ease of operation
If provider intervention is required for service deployment, then service deployment can occur, but flexibility and efficiency are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements self-service capabilities through automated service catalogs and self-provisioning mechanisms. Services can be deployed automatically based on predefined templates and service level agreements, allowing the system to self-configure resources without provider intervention. The automated resource allocation and service deployment processes enable rapid provisioning while maintaining policy compliance.
3Productivity
If static hardware resources are used, then deployment is simple, but scalability is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transforms static hardware resources into dynamic, virtualized resource pools that can be automatically scaled based on service demands. Resource allocation is continuously adjusted through automated monitoring and orchestration, allowing the system to scale services up or down dynamically without manual intervention or physical hardware changes.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent enables parameter changes in resource allocation by virtualizing hardware resources. Virtual resource parameters such as CPU allocation, memory capacity, and network bandwidth can be dynamically modified through software configuration, allowing rapid scaling and reconfiguration without changing the physical hardware state.
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AI summary
A system described herein may provide techniques for providing secure, configurable, network services via a dynamic gateway. Network services may be provided using virtual machines, pods, and/or containers. The dynamic gateway may provide hosted services and edge site services. The dynamic gateway may provide separate secure access to the hosted services and edge site services, utilizing different administrator credentials for the hosted services and edge site services. A host services orchestrator may receive usage information from the dynamic gateway. The host services orchestrator may generate a usage prediction based on the received information. The host services orchestrator may, based on the usage prediction, allocate provided services between edge site and hosted services and may further allocate hardware and/or software resources of the dynamic gateway. The dynamic gateway hardware resources may be managed by the hosted services and access may be provided to the edge site services via the hosted services.