IP Address Assignment via Expression Evaluation
Find Innovative SolutionsGenerate Solutions
Solution Overview
Problem
Manual assignment of IP addresses to numerous computing nodes in virtualization environments is cumbersome and complex, especially in distributed computing clusters, where dozens or hundreds of nodes require efficient resource management.
Innovation Solution
A setup service utilizing an expression evaluation engine generates IP addresses based on user-provided formulas, automatically assigning them to computing nodes, components, and components within the distributed computing system, allowing for scalable and efficient resource allocation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual assignment of IP addresses is used, then each IP address can be assigned precisely to the correct computing node, but the process becomes cumbersome and time-consuming when dozens or hundreds of nodes need to be configured
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables self-service IP address assignment by allowing the computing cluster to automatically generate and assign IP addresses to computing nodes without manual intervention. The IP address management module automatically evaluates expressions and assigns addresses based on node identifiers, eliminating the need for administrators to manually configure each node while maintaining precise and correct assignment.
2Extent of automation
If a specific API or script is provided to allocate IP addresses, then automated assignment can be achieved, but the system complexity increases unnecessarily
Solution Approach 1:
The expression evaluation engine serves multiple functions: it evaluates mathematical expressions, generates IP addresses, validates address availability, and manages assignment to computing nodes. This multi-functional approach eliminates the need for separate specialized APIs or scripts for each task, reducing system complexity while maintaining comprehensive automation capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an IP address management module as an intermediary between the computing nodes and the network infrastructure. This module handles all IP address-related operations through a unified expression evaluation mechanism, simplifying the interface for administrators while providing comprehensive automation behind the scenes.
3Productivity
If dozens or hundreds of computing nodes are deployed, then resource capacity and scalability are improved, but the difficulty of managing IP addresses across all nodes increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system segments the IP address management process into discrete, automated operations: node identification, expression evaluation, address generation, validation, and assignment. Each computing node is handled as an independent unit with its own IP address generated through consistent expression evaluation, making it easy to scale from dozens to hundreds of nodes without increasing management complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses parameter-based expression evaluation where IP addresses are generated by changing specific parameters (such as node identifiers, cluster IDs, or sequential counters) within a standardized expression template. This allows consistent IP address generation across any number of nodes by simply changing the input parameters rather than managing complex assignment logic.
Data Source
AI summary
Examples described herein may include virtualized environments having multiple computing nodes accessing a storage pool. User interfaces are described which may allow a user to enter one or more IP address generation formula for various components of computing nodes. Examples of system described herein may evaluate the IP address generation formula(s) to generate a set of IP addresses that may be assigned to computing nodes in the system. This may advantageously allow for systematic and efficient assigning of IP addresses across large numbers of computing nodes.