N-Dimensional State Matrix for Workload Management

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current workload management techniques fail to effectively manage unforeseen impacts such as request volume surges, shared resource exhaustion, and external conditions like component outages, leading to inconsistent response times and inadequate system regulation in computing systems.

Innovation Solution

A method using an n-dimensional state matrix to monitor system conditions and operating environment events, identifying states and initiating actions to manage workload management rules, ensuring conflict resolution through prioritization and automated responses.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If traditional workload management techniques are used, then basic resource control is achieved, but the system cannot respond to unforeseen impacts such as request volume surges, shared resource exhaustion, or external conditions like component outages

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveability to manage unforeseen impactsVSAvoidinconsistent response times

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The system dynamically adjusts workload management policies based on real-time system conditions. The workload manager monitors system state and automatically modifies resource allocation, priority levels, and throttling parameters in response to detected conditions such as high request volumes, resource exhaustion, or component failures, enabling adaptive response to unforeseen impacts while maintaining reliable service.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The system implements continuous feedback loops where the workload manager monitors system performance metrics and conditions, compares them against defined thresholds, and automatically triggers appropriate responses. This feedback mechanism ensures that the system can detect and respond to unforeseen impacts, adjusting resource distribution to maintain consistent response times and reliable service delivery.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

2Difficulty of detecting and measuring

If manual monitoring and ad hoc corrective action are used, then basic system awareness is maintained, but problematic events remain undetected for prolonged periods causing compounding negative effects

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedetection of problematic eventsVSAvoidtime to detect and respond

Core Design Contradiction:

Difficulty of detecting and measuringVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The workload manager continuously monitors system conditions, event logs, and performance metrics without interruption. This continuous monitoring enables the system to detect problematic events as they occur rather than relying on periodic manual checks, significantly reducing detection time and preventing compounding negative effects from prolonged undetected conditions.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #20Continuity of useful action

Solution Approach 2:

The system performs self-monitoring and self-diagnosis through automated workload management functions. The workload manager independently detects abnormal conditions, analyzes system state, and initiates corrective actions without requiring manual intervention, thereby eliminating the delays associated with manual monitoring and enabling rapid response to problematic events.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

3Ease of operation

If rule-based workload management is used in controlled environments, then effective resource control is achieved, but the system fails to respond effectively when external impacts are present

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecontrolled environment managementVSAvoidresponse to external impacts

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The workload manager is designed to handle multiple types of system conditions and external impacts within a unified framework. It universally monitors diverse event sources, applies appropriate response policies for various scenarios (including controlled environment conditions and external impacts), and maintains consistent operation across different operating contexts, thereby achieving both ease of operation and adaptability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The system transitions from static rule-based management to dynamic condition-responsive management. The workload manager continuously adapts its behavior based on detected system conditions and external impacts, modifying resource allocation and processing priorities in real-time. This dynamic approach enables effective operation in controlled environments while simultaneously responding appropriately to external impacts.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS8042119B2States matrix for workload management simplification

Publication Date: 2011.10.18 TERADATA US INC

AI summary

A computer-implemented method, system and article of manufacture for managing workloads in a computer system, comprising monitoring system conditions and operating environment events that impact on the operation of the computer system, using an n-dimensional state matrix to identify at least one state resulting from the monitored system conditions and operating environment events, and initiating an action in response to the identified state.