On-Demand Computing Network Hub-Rim Topology
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing computing network environments lack the ability to create on-demand configurations tailored to user specifications, with limited flexibility in resource provisioning and communication anonymity.
Innovation Solution
A computer-implemented method and system for configuring an on-demand computing network by assigning resources as a hub device and rim devices, where rim devices communicate only through the hub, enabling secure and anonymous data transmission without revealing physical addresses, and allowing dynamic provisioning and de-provisioning of resources.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If resources are acquired on a component by component basis to construct a computing network, then the network can be built with available resources, but the flexibility and adaptability to user specifications is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically provisions and configures computing resources based on user specifications rather than using static pre-configured networks. Resources are allocated and configured in real-time according to the user's network requirements, enabling flexible adaptation while maintaining manageable complexity through automated orchestration.
Solution Approach 2:
The computing network is divided into separate provisionable resources (compute resources, storage resources, network resources) that can be independently allocated and configured. This segmentation allows the system to assemble customized networks from modular components based on user needs without requiring complex monolithic configurations.
2Reliability
If direct communication between devices is implemented, then communication efficiency is improved, but anonymity and security are reduced as physical addresses are revealed
Solution Approach 1:
The system introduces intermediary devices (proxy servers, NAT devices, encryption services) that mediate communication between user devices and external networks. These intermediaries enable anonymous communication by masking physical addresses while maintaining secure data transmission, effectively resolving the contradiction between security and efficiency.
3Adaptability or versatility
If fixed network configurations are used, then implementation simplicity is maintained, but the ability to meet varying user requirements is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary configuration of network resources and establishes provisioning templates in advance. When users submit network requirements, pre-configured resource pools and automated provisioning workflows enable rapid deployment, reducing the time loss associated with custom network creation while maintaining high adaptability to user specifications.
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AI summary
Systems and methods are provided for a computer-implemented method of implementing an on-demand computing network environment. A network specification is received from a user. Resources from one or more resource providers are provisioned including an audio server resource. The on-demand computing network is configured, where configuring includes assigning a first provisioned resource as a hub device. One or more second provisioned resources are assigned as rim devices, where rim devices are configured to communicate with one another only via the hub device. One rim device is a proxy server to which the user connects using a device having an address, where the audio server transmits audio data to the user via the proxy server without knowledge of the address of the user device.