Data Node Configuration Validation With Recommended Output

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Solution Overview

Problem

In complex network configurations, the validation of multiple configuration commands often fails, leading to lengthy reconstruction of commands and reduced efficiency due to the need for users to manually address validation failures based on feedback from the Netconf server.

Innovation Solution

A method and apparatus that enable the server to automatically output recommended configuration information when validation fails, based on logical relationships between data nodes, reducing the need for manual reconstruction by users.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If the Netconf server validates each configuration command manually, then validation accuracy is improved, but configuration time increases significantly

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvevalidation accuracyVSAvoidconfiguration time

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary validation by analyzing logical relationships between configuration commands before full execution. The validation module checks dependencies and constraints in advance, identifying potential conflicts early in the configuration process rather than during full validation, thus reducing overall configuration time while maintaining accuracy.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces manual sequential validation with an automated validation module that uses logical relationship analysis. This automated system substitutes the mechanical process of step-by-step manual validation with an intelligent system that can analyze multiple commands and their relationships simultaneously, improving both speed and accuracy.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Manufacturing precision

If users manually reconstruct configuration commands based on validation failure reasons, then configuration precision is improved, but operation complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveconfiguration precisionVSAvoidoperation complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Manufacturing precisionVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The validation module provides intelligent feedback to users by analyzing logical relationships between configuration commands. When validation fails, the system doesn't just return error messages but provides guidance on resolving conflicts by understanding the relationships between commands, making it easier for users to correct configurations while maintaining precision.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The validation module acts as an intermediary between the configuration commands and the Netconf server. It analyzes logical relationships and provides intermediate processing, translating complex validation failures into understandable guidance for users, thereby reducing operational complexity while maintaining configuration precision.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Reliability

If the system validates all configuration commands sequentially, then validation completeness is improved, but productivity decreases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvevalidation completenessVSAvoidconfiguration efficiency

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the validation process into multiple stages: preliminary validation of individual commands, validation of logical relationships between commands, and final comprehensive validation. This segmentation allows the system to validate configuration commands more efficiently by identifying and resolving issues at appropriate stages rather than requiring complete sequential validation of all commands, thus improving productivity while maintaining completeness.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The system performs preliminary validation analysis on configuration commands before full validation. By pre-checking logical relationships and identifying potential conflicts early, the system reduces the scope of full validation needed, thereby improving configuration efficiency while ensuring validation completeness through the multi-stage approach.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentUS12470461B2Method and apparatus for configuring node

Publication Date: 2025.11.11 HUAWEI TECH CO LTD

AI summary

In a method, after receiving a packet including first information, a server validates a configuration for a data node in a storage location identified by the first information. When the configuration for the data node fails to pass the validation, if the packet includes a first parameter, the server enables, based on the first parameter, a mode of outputting configuration information, and outputs recommended configuration information.