Geographical Resource Map GUI for Distributed Shard Configuration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Managing geographically distributed computing resources in a distributed database system is complicated, time-consuming, and error-prone due to the complexity of creating and maintaining separate shards across different locations.
Innovation Solution
A geographical map-based interactive graphical user interface that allows users to create, modify, and remove computing resources by selecting elements on a map, which correspond to physical hardware locations, and configure attributes such as storage and backup resources through a resource configuration interface.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional methods are used to manage geographically distributed computing resources, then comprehensive control and configuration capabilities are achieved, but the management process becomes complicated and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a geographical map interface as an intermediary between the database administrator and the distributed computing resources. This visual map serves as a mediator that simplifies the complex task of managing shards across multiple locations by providing an intuitive, graphical representation and control mechanism, thereby reducing both operational complexity and time requirements
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transforms the traditional flat, text-based or list-based resource management interface into a two-dimensional geographical map visualization. This dimensional change allows administrators to perceive and manage distributed resources spatially, making it easier to understand relationships and perform operations across geographically dispersed locations
2Reliability
If traditional methods are used to manage geographically distributed computing resources, then full configuration control is achieved, but the process becomes error-prone
Solution Approach 1:
The geographical map interface acts as an intermediary that reduces errors by providing visual confirmation of resource locations, configurations, and relationships. The map serves as a mediator between the administrator's intentions and the actual system state, making it easier to verify configurations and avoid mistakes in managing distributed resources
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs visual indicators including color changes on the geographical map to represent different states, configurations, or statuses of computing resources. This visual encoding helps administrators quickly identify and verify correct configurations, reducing errors caused by misinterpretation of complex system states
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AI summary
Techniques for presenting a graphical user interface (GUI) for configuring a distributed resource instance are disclosed. The system presents an interactive GUI displaying a geographical map and displays a plurality of user interface (UI) elements overlaid on the geographical map, each respective UI element respectively corresponding to a respective computing resource of plurality of computing resources. The system displays the respective UI element at a position on the geographical map that corresponds to a geographical location of physical hardware being used to implement the respective computing resource. The system receives a first user input selecting a first UI element of the plurality of UI elements; and responsive to receiving the first user input selecting the first UI element: identifies a first computing resource corresponding to the first UI element; and presents a first resource configuration GUI that displays a set of configurable attributes associated with the first computing resource.