Service Mesh Proxy for Dynamic Communication Adaptation
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Solution Overview
Problem
In distributed computing systems, existing technologies require code changes to subscriber and publisher services for dynamic communication adjustments, limiting flexibility and efficiency in service-to-service communication.
Innovation Solution
Implementing an abstraction and data model that allows dynamic communication changes through a proxy server, using a dynamically configurable communication mechanism, enabling changes in network communication policies and optimizations without modifying the subscriber or publisher service code.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If code changes are made to subscriber service and/or publisher service to adapt to communication-related changes, then communication policies and methods can be updated, but system complexity and maintenance cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an intermediary layer (service mesh/proxy) between subscriber services and publisher services that handles communication-related changes. This intermediary manages service discovery, load balancing, and communication policies without requiring changes to the actual service code, thus resolving the contradiction between adaptability and complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent segments the communication system into distinct layers: the service code layer remains static and simple, while the communication infrastructure layer (handled by the proxy/service mesh) handles all dynamic communication policies. This segmentation allows communication adaptability without increasing service code complexity.
2Ease of operation
If static communication methods are used between subscriber service and publisher service, then implementation is simpler, but flexibility to adapt to network changes is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic communication capabilities through the proxy layer, which can adapt communication methods based on network conditions, service availability, and policy changes. The service code itself remains static and simple, while the proxy dynamically adjusts communication strategies, thus achieving both ease of operation and adaptability.
3Reliability
If service discovery matching is performed for service versions, then communication accuracy is improved, but time and computational resources are consumed
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements preliminary service discovery and registration mechanisms where services declare their capabilities and endpoints in advance. The proxy layer maintains service registries that enable rapid matching without requiring complex runtime analysis, thus achieving high matching accuracy with minimal time loss.
Data Source
AI summary
The described technology is generally directed towards an abstraction and file model used for subscriber service and publisher service communication. The abstraction and file model enables dynamically changing the underlying communication mechanisms and introducing optimizations such as caching (reducing latency) and batching (improving bandwidth utilization) transparently, without any change to the subscriber or publisher code. The abstraction also facilitates introducing intermediate lightweight message-oriented middleware and provides for transparently scaling communication.