Multi-Node Release Deployment Using Versioned Manifests
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Solution Overview
Problem
The deployment of multi-node applications, such as cloud computing platforms, is complex and time-consuming due to the need for manual configuration and coordination of multiple components across networked systems, requiring system administrators to manage specific computing resources, networking configurations, and software installations, with updates further complicating the process.
Innovation Solution
A deployment system utilizing an automation framework with codified deployment manifests to automatically provision infrastructure, install, and configure application packages for specialized roles, enabling repeatable and predictable deployments across virtual machines.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual configuration and coordination of multiple components is used, then system administrators can manage specific computing resources and networking configurations, but the deployment process becomes complex and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The deployment system enables automated self-provisioning of multi-node applications. The system automatically discovers available computing resources, selects appropriate nodes, and configures components without requiring manual administrator intervention for each deployment task, thereby simplifying the deployment process while managing complex multi-node applications
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a deployment system as an intermediary layer between system administrators and the complex multi-node application infrastructure. This intermediary automatically handles the coordination of multiple components, resource provisioning, and configuration management, reducing the operational complexity for administrators while maintaining control over the deployment process
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple components are installed across a plurality of networked systems, then the system can perform specialized roles, but each system must be provisioned with specific computing resources and networking configuration
Solution Approach 1:
The deployment system provides a universal provisioning mechanism that can handle multiple specialized roles across different networked systems through a single automated interface. The system discovers available computing resources and automatically assigns appropriate specialized roles based on resource capabilities, eliminating the need for manual provisioning of each specific configuration
Solution Approach 2:
The patent segments the complex provisioning and configuration tasks into automated discrete operations. The deployment system divides the multi-node application deployment into separate manageable components, automatically provisioning each node with its specific computing resources and networking configuration through systematic automated processes rather than manual intervention
3Ease of repair
If updates are performed on components, then the system can be maintained and improved, but operations of other components must be suspended or settings must be modified
Solution Approach 1:
The deployment system performs preliminary actions by automatically preparing and staging component updates before applying them to the running system. The system pre-configures update packages, validates compatibility, and plans deployment sequences to minimize disruption, allowing updates to be applied with minimal suspension of other component operations
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements dynamic update capabilities that allow the system to adaptively manage component updates in real-time. The deployment system can dynamically adjust deployment sequences, suspend and resume operations as needed, and automatically modify settings of other components to maintain correct connections during updates, reducing overall deployment time while ensuring system integrity
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AI summary
A deployment system provides the ability to deploy a multi-node distributed application, such as a cloud computing platform application that has a plurality of interconnected nodes performing specialized jobs. The deployment system may update a currently running cloud computing platform application according to a deployment manifest and a versioned release bundle that includes jobs and application packages. The deployment system determines changes to the currently running cloud computing platform application and distributes changes to each job to deployment agents executing on VMs. The deployment agents apply the updated jobs to their respective VMs (e.g., launching applications), thereby deploying an updated version of cloud computing platform application.