Resident Agent Service Host Connection Management
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing computer system management methods require starting a new instance of the service host for each connection, leading to inefficiencies and increased downtime during maintenance and upgrades.
Innovation Solution
Implementing a resident agent and fast service host model that allows a single instance of the service host to manage multiple connections, reducing the need for multiple instances and minimizing memory footprint.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a new instance of service host is started for each connection, then connection handling is simple, but system resources are consumed and downtime increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple service host instances into a single resident service host that handles multiple connections simultaneously. This eliminates the need to start new instances for each connection while maintaining simple connection handling through a unified service host process that manages multiple client connections efficiently.
Solution Approach 2:
The resident service host is designed as a universal component that performs multiple functions by handling various types of connections (print, fax, email, etc.) through a single instance. This multi-functional design allows the system to maintain simplicity in operation while improving productivity by reducing resource consumption.
2Reliability
If multiple instances of service host are used, then each connection is handled independently, but memory footprint increases
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple service host instances are merged into a single resident service host process that maintains independent connection handling capabilities. The unified process uses threading or similar mechanisms to manage multiple connections independently while sharing common memory space, thereby reducing overall memory footprint compared to having separate instances.
3Reliability
If professional computer services are used for maintenance, then system support is improved, but cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements self-service capabilities through the resident service host that automatically manages connections, error handling, and resource allocation without requiring professional intervention. This reduces the need for expensive professional computer services while maintaining reliable system support through automated functions.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes operational parameters by transitioning from instance-based service hosting to a resident single-instance model. This parameter change enables more efficient resource utilization and reduced maintenance costs while preserving system reliability through improved connection management mechanisms.
4Reliability
If system maintenance is performed, then system performance is improved, but downtime occurs
Solution Approach 1:
The resident service host is designed to be pre-loaded and running continuously on the system, performing preliminary actions to handle connections before they are needed. This eliminates the need for system restarts or downtime during maintenance, as the service host remains active and can be updated or maintained without interrupting ongoing operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The system maintains continuous operation of the service host through a resident design that persists across system restarts. This continuity ensures that connection handling remains available without interruption, allowing maintenance activities to be performed without causing downtime while preserving system performance improvements.
Data Source
AI summary
In an exemplary method, a resident agent receives multiple requests from one or more requesting processes for connections to services. The requested services are hosted by a fast service host. The resident agent establishes multiple connections to the one or more requesting processes for the requested services. The resident agent notifies a single instance of a fast service host of the multiple connections. The resident agent facilitates communication between the requested services on the fast service host and the one or more requesting processes. This may involve establishing one or more routing connections to the fast service host, and routing data between the one or more requesting processes and the requested services on the fast service host.