Service Manager Modules for Application-Aware Virtual Instance Testing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current virtualization systems are limited to black box testing, which prevents managers from providing service-oriented support for multiple virtual instances, as they operate as opaque 'black boxes' without visibility into their internal workings, making it difficult to manage and diagnose issues across large numbers of instances.
Innovation Solution
The introduction of a service-aware virtualization system that employs service manager modules to provide a 'white box' view, allowing for application-aware testing, bulk data management, and diagnostic information retrieval, enabling detailed analysis and management of virtual instances through a service manager module architecture that includes control and instance interfaces for monitoring and testing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If virtual instances operate as separate black box instances without interaction, then system simplicity and isolation are maintained, but management capability and service-oriented support are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces service manager modules as intermediary components between the virtualization system and virtual instances. These modules act as mediators that provide application-aware testing and monitoring capabilities without requiring direct modification of the virtual instances themselves, thus improving management capability while maintaining system isolation
Solution Approach 2:
The system is segmented into distinct functional components: virtualization system, service manager modules, and virtual instances. This segmentation allows each component to operate independently with well-defined interfaces, enabling improved management capability through modular service managers while preserving the simplicity and isolation of individual virtual instances
2Measurement precision
If black box testing is used for virtual instances, then testing simplicity is maintained, but diagnostic capability and service delivery quality are insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
Service manager modules serve as intermediaries that enable white box testing by providing controlled access to virtual instance internals. These modules implement test scripts that can inspect internal states, monitor performance metrics, and diagnose issues with high precision without requiring direct modification of the virtual instances
Solution Approach 2:
The system creates virtual copies of testing environments and test data within the service manager modules. This allows comprehensive diagnostic testing of virtual instances without affecting the actual production systems, enabling high measurement precision while managing testing complexity through isolated test environments
3Reliability
If multiple virtual instances are managed without application awareness, then system simplicity is maintained, but service delivery quality and targeted support are inadequate
Solution Approach 1:
The service manager modules implement application-aware testing by tailoring test scripts and monitoring parameters to the specific application being tested. Each service manager can be configured with application-specific knowledge and testing requirements, enabling targeted service delivery and support while maintaining overall system simplicity through modular architecture
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically adjusts testing and monitoring parameters based on the specific application and service requirements. Service manager modules can modify test script parameters, monitoring thresholds, and diagnostic depth according to application characteristics, thereby improving service delivery reliability without requiring a completely complex management system
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AI summary
A system and method for service aware virtualization is disclosed. The system comprises a plurality of virtual instances operating on virtualization software and a plurality of service manager modules operating on the virtualization software. Each service manager module is coupled to a separate virtual instance and configured to interface with an operation of guest software operating within the virtual instance on the virtualization software. A management interface coupled to the service manager modules interfaces with the plurality of virtual instances.