Intent-Based CLI for Secure Virtual Cluster Management
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current virtualization environments lack efficient management tools for distributed computer systems, particularly in establishing secure and intent-based command line interfaces for managing virtual clusters across multiple servers, which hinders seamless operation and scalability.
Innovation Solution
Implementing an intent-based command line interface (CLI) that enables secure, encrypted communication between remote computing devices and servers, allowing for the execution of intent-based operations, such as scaling virtual clusters and managing virtual machines, through the establishment of encrypted communication channels and the use of processor-executable instructions for managing servers in a distributed computer system.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional management tools are used in virtualization environments, then basic server management is possible, but secure encrypted communication and intent-based operations cannot be established
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an intent-based CLI as an intermediary layer between the remote computing device and the distributed server system. This CLI translates high-level intent statements into specific management operations, enabling secure encrypted communication while supporting versatile intent-based operations across multiple servers and virtual machines simultaneously
Solution Approach 2:
The management system implements universal encrypted communication protocols and intent-based operation frameworks that work across heterogeneous server environments. The system can manage multiple servers, virtual machines, and storage devices through a single unified interface, making the solution adaptable to various virtualization platforms and workloads
2Reliability
If multiple encrypted communication channels are established for secure management, then security is improved, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple encrypted communication channels into a unified management framework. The intent-based CLI consolidates authentication, encryption, and channel management into a single coherent system that handles multiple servers and virtual machines through integrated protocols, reducing the operational complexity of managing separate secure channels
3Productivity
If intent-based operations are implemented across distributed servers, then management efficiency is improved, but overhead and complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The intent-based operation framework enables self-service automation where the system automatically translates high-level intent statements into specific management operations. The CLI interprets intent statements and autonomously executes appropriate commands across distributed servers, virtual machines, and storage devices, reducing manual intervention and operational overhead while maintaining high management efficiency
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AI summary
A method of managing servers of a distributed computer system by using an intent-based CLI (command line interface) executing by one or more processors of a remote computing device, the servers hosting a virtual cluster comprising one or more virtual machines. The method includes receiving, by a first server of the servers, a connection-request from the intent-based CLI to establish an encrypted connection between the first server and the remote computing device. The method includes authenticating the connection-request and establishing, in response to authenticating the connection-request, a first encrypted communication channel between the first server and the remote computing device. The method includes receiving, via the first encrypted communication channel, an operation-request for a list of intent-based operations supported by the first server. The method includes building, by the first server and in response to receipt of the operation-request, a list of intent-based operations supported by the first server.