Automated On-Premises Node Integration Into Cloud Clusters
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Solution Overview
Problem
In cloud computing environments, adding an on-premises worker node to a cloud cluster traditionally requires manual deployment of prerequisite services, which is inefficient and labor-intensive, as it necessitates communication with the cluster master node.
Innovation Solution
An information handling system that allows an on-premises node to automatically deploy prerequisite services and join a cloud cluster without manual intervention, enabling a fully automated and zero-touch solution by including infrastructure management services on the new node, which deploys these services upon initialization and integrates itself into the cluster.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If manual deployment of prerequisite services is used, then services can be deployed to the cluster, but the process becomes labor-intensive and inefficient
Solution Approach 1:
The on-premises worker node automatically deploys prerequisite services to the cloud cluster without manual intervention. The node initiates the deployment process, communicates with the cluster master node, and completes service installation autonomously, eliminating the need for manual deployment operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The on-premises worker node is pre-configured with infrastructure management services before joining the cluster. These services are included on the new node and automatically deployed upon initialization, preparing the node for seamless integration into the cloud cluster environment.
2Ease of manufacture
If manual deployment of prerequisite services is performed, then services can be installed, but the process is complex and requires communication with the master node
Solution Approach 1:
The on-premises worker node autonomously manages the deployment of prerequisite services, including communicating with the cluster master node. This self-service approach simplifies the deployment process by eliminating manual intervention while maintaining the necessary complexity management within the node itself.
3Productivity
If traditional manual deployment is used, then services can be deployed to the cluster, but it increases administrative burden
Solution Approach 1:
The on-premises worker node performs self-deployment of infrastructure management services, automatically joining the cloud cluster without requiring administrative intervention. This eliminates the administrative burden associated with manual service deployment and node integration.
Data Source
AI summary
An information handling system may include at least one processor and a memory. The information handling system may be configured to: receive an instruction to join an information handling system cluster; deploy at least one prerequisite service from the information handling system to the information handling system cluster; and cause a master node of the information handling system cluster to join the information handling system to the information handling system cluster.