Unified Configuration Management for Data Processing Systems
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current data processing systems with dynamically customizable hardware resources require complex configuration and management, necessitating multiple tools and administrative expertise, which increases complexity and interoperability challenges.
Innovation Solution
A computer-implemented method and apparatus for remotely configuring data processing systems, where an installation application is sent across a communications link to configure hardware and install operating systems and applications, using identified configuration files and hardware configuration information to unify and simplify the configuration process.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple disparate tools are used to configure LPAR data processing systems, then configuration capabilities are enhanced, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple disparate configuration tools (hardware management console, DHCP server, IP configuration tools, network installation manager) into a unified configuration management system. This single system performs all configuration functions including hardware configuration, operating system installation, and software configuration, thereby reducing administrative complexity while maintaining comprehensive configuration capabilities.
Solution Approach 2:
The configuration management system is designed as a universal platform that handles multiple configuration tasks through a single interface. It can configure hardware resources, install operating systems, and deploy software applications, making the system multi-functional and eliminating the need for administrators to master multiple separate tools.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple tools are required to manage data processing systems, then functional capabilities are improved, but ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
By merging the functions of hardware management consoles, DHCP servers, IP configuration tools, and network installation managers into a single unified system, the patent simplifies the user interface and operation. Administrators interact with one consistent interface for all configuration tasks, improving ease of operation while maintaining comprehensive system management capabilities.
Solution Approach 2:
The unified configuration management system segments configuration tasks into manageable modules (hardware configuration, OS installation, software configuration) that can be executed through a single integrated interface. This segmentation allows complex configuration operations to be broken down into simpler, more manageable steps while maintaining overall system functionality.
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AI summary
A computer implemented method, apparatus, and computer usable program code for configuring a remote data processing system. A configuration is identified for the remote data processing system to form an identified configuration. The hardware for the remote data processing system is configured. An installation application is sent to the remote data processing system across a communications link after the hardware in the remote data processing system has been configured, wherein the installation application executes on the remote data processing system to configure the remote data processing system. Installation files are sent across the communications link to the installation application executing on the remote data processing system. The installation program uses the installation files to configure install a set of operating systems, install applications, and configure software on the remote data processing system.