Automated Network Device Configuration Management
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current communication networks require manual intervention by system administrators for repair, replacement, and configuration of network devices, which is time-consuming, labor-intensive, and disruptive to service.
Innovation Solution
A system and method for automatic repair, replacement, and configuration of network devices using a repair automation system that identifies issues, initiates repair procedures, and utilizes a configuration management system to manage and update network device configurations through scripts and layer definitions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If manual intervention by system administrators is used for repair and configuration of network devices, then reliability of network device management is maintained through human judgment, but productivity is reduced due to time-consuming and labor-intensive processes
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables network devices to automatically self-diagnose, self-configure, and self-repair through automated configuration management. The system monitors device states, detects configuration drift, and automatically applies corrective configurations without requiring manual administrator intervention, allowing the network infrastructure to service itself.
Solution Approach 2:
The system continuously monitors network device configurations and performance metrics, comparing actual states against desired configurations. When deviations are detected, the system automatically generates and applies corrective configurations, creating a closed-loop feedback mechanism that maintains network integrity without manual intervention.
2Adaptability or versatility
If manual configuration management is performed, then adaptability to specific network conditions is achieved through administrator expertise, but loss of time occurs due to manual intervention requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The system pre-defines configuration templates and policies for various network device types and scenarios. When devices are deployed or issues arise, the system automatically applies appropriate pre-configured configurations, eliminating the need for administrators to manually adapt configurations in real-time while maintaining adaptability through predefined flexibility.
3Productivity
If automated repair and replacement procedures are implemented, then productivity is improved through reduced manual intervention, but device complexity increases due to automation system requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The system employs universal configuration management principles and standardized procedures that can be applied across different network device types. By using通用的 configuration templates, monitoring mechanisms, and repair procedures that work across multiple device categories, the system achieves automation without requiring device-specific complexity for each device type.
Data Source
AI summary
Aspects of the present disclosure describe systems and methods for automatically configuring, managing, updating, and/or monitoring the configuration of various computing resources and/or network devices within a communications network, such as a telecommunications network. Configuration code may be deployed to a repository for a cluster of computing resources and one or more layers may be defined describing configurable aspects of the cluster. Subsequently, a script may be identified and executed to configure the cluster based on the configuration code.