Fault Evaluation Platform for Real-Time Computer Fault Remediation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current systems are unable to effectively prevent computer component faults, identify suitable replacements, and manage remediation processes in real-time, leading to increased downtime and inefficiencies in networked computing environments.
Innovation Solution
A fault evaluation platform that ingests log data, generates fault scores based on severity and historical events, and initiates automated remediation processes when scores exceed predefined thresholds, allowing for proactive prevention and efficient component replacement.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If manual analysis of log data is performed, then fault investigation can be conducted, but the process becomes cumbersome and impossible to accomplish quickly due to the sheer volume of data
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual mechanical analysis of log data with an automated computer-based system that ingests log data, generates fault scores based on severity identifiers and historical events, and automatically initiates remediation processes. This substitution eliminates the time-consuming manual sorting, searching, and filtering of log data while maintaining accurate fault detection through systematic scoring mechanisms.
2Reliability
If known systems investigate faults only after they occur, then fault analysis can be performed, but prevention is not possible and additional downtime occurs
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements preliminary action by continuously monitoring log data and generating fault scores to detect warning signs of impending hardware faults before they occur. The system proactively initiates remediation processes, such as migrating virtual machines to alternative hardware components, before actual faults manifest, thereby preventing downtime rather than merely analyzing it after occurrence.
3Ease of operation
If known systems cannot identify suitable replacement components, then manual search for replacements is required, but this leads to further downtime and manual intervention
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements self-service by enabling the system to automatically identify suitable replacement hardware components based on service profiles and system requirements. The automated system performs the replacement identification and initiation processes without requiring manual technician intervention, thereby reducing both the time required for component replacement and the operational burden on personnel.
4Reliability
If known systems lack real-time fault evaluation capability, then proactive prevention is not possible, but the system can still operate with basic fault detection
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements feedback mechanisms by continuously ingesting log data, generating fault scores based on severity identifiers and historical fault events, and using this information to proactively initiate remediation processes. The system evaluates current faults in the context of preceding faults to assess severity and potential consequences, creating a closed-loop feedback system that enables real-time automated prevention rather than basic post-facto detection.
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AI summary
A method of evaluating real-time computer faults and using a fault evaluation (FE) platform is provided. The method includes ingesting log data associated with a computer system, the log data includes a plurality of fault events, a fault severity identifier associated with at least one fault event of the plurality of fault events. The method also includes selecting, from the plurality of fault events, a fault event set which corresponds to a time window and includes the at least one fault event. The method further includes generating a fault score for the at least one fault event and an aggregate fault score. The method also includes determining that the aggregate fault score exceeds a predefined threshold, and providing, to a configuration management platform, instructions to initiate a hardware component remediation process.