Embedding External Infrastructure Services into Management Nodes
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Solution Overview
Problem
In cloud computing environments, managing external infrastructure services within management nodes is complex, leading to configuration overhead, additional node management, and potential downtime, especially when deploying and reconfiguring infrastructure security services.
Innovation Solution
A convergence utility embeds an external infrastructure service into a management node, replicating data and repointing services to operate within the node, thereby eliminating the need for separate infrastructure nodes and reducing downtime.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If external infrastructure services are managed separately from management nodes, then service functionality is maintained, but configuration overhead and management complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges external infrastructure services into the management node by deploying service components directly within the management node's virtualization environment. This combines previously separate infrastructure nodes with management nodes, eliminating the need for separate infrastructure node management and reducing configuration overhead while maintaining all necessary service functionalities.
2Reliability
If infrastructure services are reconfigured or updated, then service improvements are achieved, but downtime occurs
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements preliminary action by deploying backup service components within the management node before external services become unavailable. This allows the system to pre-position alternative service instances that can immediately take over when external services need reconfiguration or updates, thereby maintaining continuous operation and eliminating downtime.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses an intermediary approach by introducing internal service components within the management node that act as mediators between external infrastructure services and the core management functions. These intermediary components can handle service requests locally when external services are unavailable, enabling seamless failover and continuous operation during reconfiguration events.
3Adaptability or versatility
If separate infrastructure nodes are used, then service functionality is provided, but additional certificates and security configurations are required
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges infrastructure service components into the management node, allowing the management node to assume the role of both management and infrastructure service provider. This consolidation eliminates the need for separate certificate authorities and security configurations that would be required for separate infrastructure nodes, while maintaining all necessary service functionalities through integrated components.
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AI summary
In one example, a management node and an infrastructure node external to the management node may be identified in a cloud computing environment. The management node may execute a centralized management service and the external infrastructure node may execute a first infrastructure service that handles at least one infrastructure network function for the centralized management service. Further, a second infrastructure service may be deployed on the management node. Data in the first infrastructure service may be replicated to the second infrastructure service. Furthermore, the centralized management service in the management node may be repointed to the second infrastructure service such that the second infrastructure service is to operate within the management node.