Preloaded Installation Image for Automated Performance Kit Deployment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current performance kits for computing systems require customers to undergo a lengthy and complex integration process to install test data, which is error-prone and time-consuming, especially when environments differ from the developer's test environment, making it impractical for vendors to predict and pre-configure specific customer settings.
Innovation Solution
Preloading performance kit test data into an installation image distributed with the vendor's product, allowing automatic installation alongside the underlying computing product, eliminating the need for separate installation and reducing manual intervention.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If performance kit test data is installed separately by customers, then the performance kit can be provided with flexibility, but the installation process becomes lengthy and complex
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the performance kit test data installation with the underlying computing product installation by incorporating test data into the product's installation image. This allows both the computing product and performance kit data to be installed simultaneously in a single automated process, eliminating the separate manual installation step while maintaining adaptability through the installation image's configuration capabilities.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-configuring the performance kit test data within the product installation image before distribution to customers. The test data is prepared and integrated in advance during product build, so that when customers install the product, the performance kit data is automatically deployed without requiring customer intervention or separate installation procedures.
2Manufacturing precision
If performance kit test data is pre-configured for specific environments, then installation accuracy improves, but the complexity of predicting customer environments increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a universal installation image that can function across multiple customer environments without requiring vendor prediction of specific settings. The installation image is designed to be multi-functional, automatically adapting to different target environments while maintaining consistent, accurate test data installation. This eliminates the need for complex environment prediction while preserving installation precision.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs parameter changes by making the installation image configurable through parameters and variables that adapt to different customer environments. Rather than hardcoding specific environment settings, the installation image uses parameter-driven configuration that automatically adjusts to the target environment, ensuring accurate test data installation without requiring the vendor to predict or know specific customer settings in advance.
3Adaptability or versatility
If manual installation procedures are used for performance kit data, then customization is possible, but error rates increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements self-service by enabling the installation image to automatically perform the entire performance kit test data installation process without manual customer intervention. The installation image contains all necessary instructions and configurations to self-configure the test data in the target environment, eliminating human error while maintaining adaptability through automated parameter recognition and configuration.
Solution Approach 2:
The installation image serves as an intermediary that mediates between the performance kit test data and the customer's target environment. It automatically handles the translation and adaptation of test data configurations to match the specific environment, replacing manual customization procedures with an automated intermediary process that reduces errors while preserving necessary customizations.
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AI summary
Described is an improved method, system, and computer program product for implementing performance kits. Test data for the performance kit is preloaded into an installation image that is distributed with a vendor's product. This avoids the need for the customer himself to have to perform the tasks of installing the test data at the customer site.