Automated Infrastructure Installation via Tree-Structured Modules
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Solution Overview
Problem
The increasing complexity of infrastructure setup due to geometric data growth requires efficient automation of open-source solutions installation and configuration, as existing methods are time-consuming and prone to errors, especially with the shift from expensive commercial solutions to cost-effective open-source technologies on virtual machines.
Innovation Solution
An apparatus and method for automating infrastructure installation and configuration using an installation information management module, environment setting management module, and installation package management module, which organize and generate installation packages and automation scripts based on parent-child relationships, simplifying the process by managing open-source solution and equipment information in a tree structure.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If open-source solutions are installed manually on each piece of equipment, then installation flexibility and customization are improved, but installation time and complexity increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent pre-configures installation templates and automation scripts before deployment. The system prepares installation packages with all necessary configurations, dependencies, and scripts in advance, then automatically executes them on target equipment. This preliminary preparation eliminates the need for manual installation steps during actual deployment, resolving the contradiction between installation flexibility and time consumption.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple open-source solutions are installed manually across multiple servers, then customization capability is improved, but error probability and complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements automated feedback mechanisms through pre-configured validation rules, dependency checks, and configuration verification scripts. The system automatically verifies installation correctness, checks for configuration errors, and provides feedback on installation status. This automated feedback loop eliminates manual verification errors while preserving customization capability through template-based configuration.
3Manufacturing precision
If comprehensive installation and configuration settings are provided for each open-source solution, then installation completeness is improved, but system complexity and learning curve increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the complex installation process into modular, independent components: installation templates, configuration scripts, dependency packages, and validation rules. Each open-source solution has its own self-contained installation template that can be independently configured and executed. This segmentation reduces system complexity by organizing comprehensive installation settings into manageable, reusable modules while maintaining installation completeness.
4Productivity
If automated installation scripts are generated for each equipment, then installation speed is improved, but adaptability to different environments may decrease
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic installation scripts that can adapt to different environmental conditions. The automation scripts include conditional logic that detects equipment specifications, operating systems, and existing configurations, then dynamically adjusts installation parameters and configuration settings. This dynamic adaptability allows rapid automated installation while maintaining flexibility to accommodate various deployment environments.
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AI summary
Provided are an apparatus for automating the installation and configuration of infrastructure. The apparatus comprises, an installation information management module which receives installation information of an open-source solution and manages the installation information in a tree structure based on a parent-child relationship, an environment setting management module which receives environment setting information of equipment and manages the environment setting information in a tree structure based on a parent-child relationship, and an installation package management module which generates an installation package and an installation automation script using the installation information and the environment setting information.