Resource Utilization Model for System Provisioning
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current tools inadequately allow system designers and operators to accurately forecast the type and amount of system resources needed, leading to overprovisioning and increased costs due to underutilized resources.
Innovation Solution
A method and system for evaluating resource utilization by simulating workflow and resource allocation, using a utilization model that includes workflow, process, and input models to determine resource consumption and optimize allocation based on performance metrics.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If system resources are overprovisioned to ensure sufficient capacity, then system reliability is improved, but system cost increases and resource utilization decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by using a utilization model to predict future resource needs before overprovisioning occurs. The model simulates workflow and processes to forecast resource consumption patterns, allowing the system to provision resources in advance based on accurate predictions rather than excessive estimates, thus maintaining reliability while improving utilization.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements feedback through iterative simulation and evaluation cycles. The utilization model continuously evaluates resource allocation scenarios, compares predicted utilization against targets, and refines predictions based on simulated performance data. This feedback loop enables dynamic optimization of resource provisioning to achieve both reliability and efficient utilization.
2Reliability
If system resources are overprovisioned to ensure sufficient capacity, then system reliability is improved, but system cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by using a utilization model to predict future resource needs before overprovisioning occurs. The model simulates workflow and processes to forecast resource consumption patterns, allowing the system to provision resources in advance based on accurate predictions rather than excessive estimates, thus maintaining reliability while improving utilization.
3Ease of operation
If current evaluation tools are used to forecast resource needs, then ease of operation is maintained, but manufacturing precision of resource allocation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an intermediary utilization model that acts as a mediator between simple evaluation tools and precise resource allocation. This model layer processes inputs from existing tools, adds sophisticated simulation and prediction capabilities, and outputs refined allocation recommendations, thereby maintaining ease of operation while achieving high precision in resource allocation forecasts.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces simple mechanical evaluation tools with a computational simulation system. Instead of relying on basic forecasting methods, the system uses workflow simulation, process modeling, and iterative evaluation to achieve precise resource allocation predictions, substituting advanced computational mechanics for simpler but less accurate traditional tools.
Data Source
AI summary
Methods and systems for evaluating the utilization of resources in a system. Information that characterizes an allocation of resources in the system is received. Information that characterizes requests to the system is also received. Workflow in the system in response to the requests is simulated. Processes that are executed by the system in response to the requests are also simulated. Utilization of the allocation of resources is determined. The resources can be reallocated to improve the utilization as measured against a selected performance metric.