Automated NFVI Node Update Sequence Planning
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Solution Overview
Problem
In Network Functions Virtualization Infrastructure (NFVI), the manual calculation of update sequences for software updates across numerous worker nodes is costly and prone to operational errors, especially considering redundant configurations and service continuity.
Innovation Solution
A centralized updating approach using information processing apparatuses that acquire redundant configuration information from MANO implementation apparatuses to propose an update sequence for worker nodes, ensuring service continuity and reducing manual errors.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If manual calculation of update sequences is performed for each software update, then the update can consider redundant configuration and service continuity, but the cost increases and operational errors occur
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs self-service by automatically acquiring redundant configuration information from MANO and generating update sequences without human intervention. The information processing apparatus autonomously analyzes the redundant configuration relationships and determines the optimal update sequence, eliminating the need for manual calculation while ensuring service continuity through automated reasoning about redundant configurations.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the mechanical manual calculation process with an automated information processing system. Instead of human operators manually analyzing redundant configurations and calculating update sequences, the system uses automated information acquisition from MANO and algorithmic processing to generate update sequences, substituting human cognitive work with computational processes.
2Adaptability or versatility
If manual calculation of update sequences is performed for each data center individually, then the update can be customized for each location, but the work quality decreases due to operational errors
Solution Approach 1:
The system achieves universality by implementing a standardized automated process that can handle multiple data centers with different redundant configurations. The information processing apparatus uses a unified approach of acquiring configuration information from MANO and automatically generating update sequences, making the system adaptable to various data center scenarios while maintaining consistent high quality through automation rather than manual processes.
Solution Approach 2:
The system incorporates feedback by continuously acquiring redundant configuration information from MANO and using this information to generate accurate update sequences. The automated process feeds back the configuration data into the update sequence generation algorithm, ensuring that each update plan is precisely tailored to the actual redundant configuration state of each data center, thereby maintaining high work quality across all locations.
3Productivity
If centralized updating approach using Templates or Scripts is used, then the cost is reduced and work quality is improved, but meticulous manual planning is still required
Solution Approach 1:
The system eliminates the need for meticulous manual planning by implementing self-service automation. The information processing apparatus automatically acquires redundant configuration information from MANO, analyzes the configuration relationships, and generates update sequences without requiring human operators to create detailed plans. This fully automated approach maintains high productivity and work quality while removing the operational complexity of manual planning.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary information processing apparatus that acts as a mediator between MANO and the update execution process. This intermediary automatically retrieves configuration information from MANO and translates it into update sequences, eliminating the need for human operators to perform meticulous planning. The intermediary handles all the complex analysis and sequence generation, simplifying the operational process while maintaining efficiency and quality.
4Ease of operation
If templates or scripts are created by specifying each worker node according to the plan, then the update can be controlled, but human error is introduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the human-operated template creation process with an automated information processing system. Instead of human operators specifying each worker node in templates or scripts, the system automatically acquires configuration information from MANO and generates update sequences through computational processes, substituting human cognitive and manual work with automated algorithms that eliminate human error while maintaining update control.
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses feedback from MANO's redundant configuration information to automatically generate accurate update sequences. By continuously acquiring real configuration data and using it to drive the sequence generation process, the system ensures that updates are precisely controlled according to the actual system state without introducing human error. The feedback loop ensures accuracy while automation eliminates the error-prone manual specification process.
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AI summary
An information processing apparatus, an information processing system, an updating method, and a program that can properly update software even when a network function has a redundant configuration are provided. An information processing apparatus (1) includes: an information acquiring unit (2) configured to acquire redundant configuration information contained in network definition information from a MANO implementation apparatus performing instantiation of network functions by using the network definition information that contains the redundant configuration information being information about a redundant configuration of the network functions, and implementing MANO for the network functions; and an update control unit (3) configured to propose an update sequence of nodes in updating software of the nodes that execute processing for providing the network functions, based on the redundant configuration information.