Network Path Analysis for Primary Failure Identification
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Solution Overview
Problem
Computer network redundancy complicates failure analysis, leading to downtime due to inaccessible network parts, and existing network management software struggles to anticipate and identify primary failure points effectively.
Innovation Solution
A method involving a background process that dynamically determines additional nodes in a path between nodes, examines routing tables, and provides path information to identify primary failure points by polling node accessibility across multiple paths, including routing and non-routing nodes, using network sockets and management protocols.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If redundant arrangements are implemented in computer networks to provide reliability, then network reliability is improved, but network analysis complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the network analysis task by identifying and isolating critical components (routing nodes, path information) from the complex redundant network structure. The system divides the network into manageable segments (paths, nodes, links) and analyzes each separately, reducing overall analysis complexity while maintaining reliability insights.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent extracts key information from the complex network structure by focusing on specific elements such as routing tables, path information, and node accessibility status. This extraction allows the system to analyze critical failure points without being overwhelmed by the entire redundant network configuration.
2Difficulty of detecting and measuring
If network management software is deployed to anticipate failures and find root causes, then failure detection capability is improved, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements preliminary actions by continuously monitoring network paths and routing tables to identify potential failure points before they cause downtime. The system proactively analyzes path information and node accessibility to anticipate failures, allowing preventive maintenance before actual failures occur.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs feedback mechanisms where the network management system continuously monitors network conditions, analyzes path information, and adjusts its monitoring focus based on detected anomalies. This feedback loop enables the system to adapt to changing network conditions and prioritize monitoring of critical components.
3Measurement precision
If dynamic path determination is implemented to identify additional nodes, then failure analysis accuracy is improved, but processing time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies partial action by focusing the dynamic path determination on critical routing nodes and key path segments rather than analyzing every possible node and connection in the network. This selective approach maintains sufficient failure analysis accuracy while significantly reducing processing time compared to comprehensive analysis.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements local quality by tailoring the depth and scope of path analysis to the specific characteristics of different network components. Critical routing nodes receive more intensive analysis, while less critical components are analyzed more lightly, optimizing the balance between accuracy and processing time.
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AI summary
A background process is executed which dynamically determines nodes in a path from a start node to an end node. The background process examines a routing table of routing nodes in the path to determine changes in the path. Information regarding multiple paths between a first node and a second node of the network can be stored so that a point of primary failure can be more accurately determined.