Network Subnet Selection for Controlling Unit Workload
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Solution Overview
Problem
In distributed processing systems, adding a new controlling unit can be challenging due to varying network transmission abilities among network nodes, affecting system performance, and requires manual configuration by administrators, which may not always result in optimal performance.
Innovation Solution
A method that divides network nodes into subnets based on topology and determines workload estimations to select an appropriate subnet for connecting the new controlling unit, considering both static and dynamic state information, thereby automating the selection process and ensuring optimal performance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual configuration is used to add a new controlling unit, then administrators can control the placement, but the selection process is time-consuming and may not result in optimal performance
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically selects the optimal subnet for the new controlling unit by dividing network nodes into subnets based on topology and using workload estimation to determine the best placement, eliminating the need for manual administrator intervention in the selection process
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary actions by pre-dividing network nodes into subnets based on topology and pre-calculating workload estimations before the actual controlling unit addition, so that the selection can be made quickly and optimally when needed
2Adaptability or versatility
If network nodes with different performance characteristics are used, then the processing system can be distributed, but the varying network transmission abilities affect total system performance
Solution Approach 1:
The system divides network nodes into subnets based on their local characteristics and topology, then selects subnets with appropriate workload levels for the new controlling unit, ensuring that each part of the system is optimized for its specific role and performance requirements
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses workload estimation as a parameter to evaluate and compare different subnets, selecting the subnet with optimal workload characteristics for the new controlling unit, thereby maintaining system performance despite varying network transmission abilities
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AI summary
Embodiments relate to methods, systems, and computer program products for path management in a processing system. In a method, in response to receiving a request for adding a target controlling unit into a processing system, a plurality of network nodes in the processing system are divided into a group of subnets based on a topology of the plurality of network nodes, the plurality of network nodes being connected to at least one controlling unit in the processing system. A workload estimation is determined, the workload estimation representing a workload to be caused by the target controlling unit to the processing system. A target subnet is selected from the group of subnets for connecting the target controlling unit into the processing system based on the workload estimation. With these embodiments, the target subnet may be selected in an automatic way such that the performance of the processing system may be increased.