Test Sandbox in Production Systems via Segmented Database Access
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Solution Overview
Problem
In production systems, testing new application versions without exposing end users to test data is challenging, as existing methods require separate test databases and can lead to delays and resource inefficiencies.
Innovation Solution
Implementing a system where the production application has read-write access to the production database and the test application has read-only access to the production database and read-write access to a separate test database, with data elements numbered from opposite ends of a valid range to prevent matching values, allowing for controlled access and testing without data corruption.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a separate test database is made to avoid exposing end users to test data, then data security is improved, but resource usage increases and testing efficiency decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments database access rights by application type: production applications receive read-write access to the production database, while test applications receive read-only access to the production database and read-write access to a separate test database. This segmentation allows testing to proceed efficiently without compromising production data security.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary mechanism (the access control system that manages database connections) that mediates between test applications and the production database. This intermediary ensures that test applications can access production data for realistic testing while preventing any modifications that could corrupt production data.
2Stability of the object's composition
If a separate test database is made to prevent data corruption, then data integrity is improved, but resource consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by differentiating database access permissions based on the specific needs of different applications. Production applications maintain full read-write access to the production database, while test applications are granted read-only access to production data and read-write access to a separate test database, optimizing resource allocation for each function.
3Measurement precision
If test applications have full access to production database for realistic testing, then testing accuracy is improved, but risk of data corruption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements preliminary anti-action by pre-configuring the database access control system to prevent test applications from modifying production data. Before testing begins, the system establishes read-only permissions for test applications on the production database, proactively eliminating the risk of data corruption while still allowing access to production data for realistic testing scenarios.
Data Source
AI summary
Methods and systems are directed to controlling access to data in a production environment. Production data may be stored in a production database and test data may be stored in a test database. A production application may have access only to the data in the production database while a test application may have access to both the production database and the test database. The test application may have read-only access to the production database and read-write access to the test database. Data in the test database may be handled differently than data in the production database. A type of data may be associated with a range of valid values. The values assigned to the elements may differ depending on whether the elements are stored in the production database or the test database.