Targeted Device Polling for Scalable Network Monitoring
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional network management systems face scalability issues due to mass polling of devices, leading to irrelevant data transmission, delayed responses, network congestion, and potential loss of critical data, especially in large and complex networks.
Innovation Solution
A scalable monitoring platform that utilizes targeted requests directed to individual network elements, transmitting management data items separately or in parallel, and evaluates them using device-specific algorithms to rapidly detect adverse conditions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If mass polling of all managed devices is used, then complete data collection is achieved, but network congestion and timeouts increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the polling process by dividing managed devices into groups and polling them in batches rather than individually or simultaneously. This segmentation reduces network congestion and timeout errors while maintaining comprehensive data collection across all devices.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements periodic polling actions where devices are polled at scheduled intervals rather than continuously or simultaneously. This periodic approach with staggered timing reduces network load and improves polling reliability while still achieving complete data collection over time.
2Quantity of substance
If mass polling of all managed devices is used, then complete data collection is achieved, but irrelevant data transmission increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts only the specific management data items needed from each device rather than collecting all available data. By taking out only relevant data items through targeted requests, the system reduces irrelevant data transmission while maintaining complete collection of necessary information.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies partial action by requesting only specific management data items rather than all data from devices. This selective approach reduces the volume of irrelevant data transmitted while still providing sufficient information for monitoring and detection purposes.
3Quantity of substance
If sequential polling of all devices is used, then complete data collection is achieved, but response time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent performs preliminary actions by pre-configuring polling schedules and data request parameters before actual monitoring begins. This preparation allows for optimized polling sequences and reduces overall response time while maintaining complete data collection through planned scheduling.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses periodic action with staggered polling intervals to reduce response time. By scheduling polls periodically rather than sequentially through all devices, the system achieves faster overall response while maintaining complete data collection across the network.
4Adaptability or versatility
If the number of managed devices is increased, then network monitoring coverage is improved, but data analysis cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts only relevant data items from each device rather than collecting all data. This extraction approach allows the system to monitor large numbers of devices for comprehensive coverage while reducing the volume of data requiring analysis, thereby lowering computational costs.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies partial action by requesting only specific management data items needed for monitoring coverage rather than all possible data. This selective data collection enables expanded monitoring coverage across more devices while minimizing data analysis costs through reduced processing volume.
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AI summary
A scalable monitoring platform for use with a target network having a network management device and multiple managed devices. The platform includes a remote monitoring server and a monitoring device co-located with the target network. The monitoring device is configured to communicate directly with the managed devices using a network management protocol, and to retrieve management data using separately generated and transmitted targeted requests to each managed device. Each managed device transmits a response and each response is evaluated to identify changes in host status or service status indicative of an adverse condition. Dynamic monitoring policies are implemented in response to the changes and management actions are executed in response to adverse conditions.