Unified Query Model for Multi-Vendor Data Center Management
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current data center management software requires IT administrators to learn multiple query models and APIs for different vendors, leading to inefficiencies and incompatibilities when managing multiple data centers, especially when new data centers are integrated, as repetitive queries and lack of information about instances are common issues.
Innovation Solution
A mechanism that allows a single information query model to access and manage multiple data centers, using a schema to translate queries into understandable formats for different data center management software, eliminating the need for knowledge of specific query models and APIs, and enabling efficient integration across various data center environments.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple vendor-specific query models and APIs are used to manage different data centers, then compatibility with various data center management software is achieved, but the complexity of operation and learning increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal query model that can interface with multiple vendor-specific data center management software systems (Oracle Enterprise Manager, HP OpenView, IBM Tivoli, etc.) through a single standardized interface. This allows one query model to perform multiple functions across different platforms, eliminating the need for separate vendor-specific query models and reducing operational complexity while maintaining broad compatibility
2Loss of information
If repetitive queries are used to check the status of each instance in complex data structures, then complete information is obtained, but the time and efficiency are significantly reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple individual instance status queries into a single unified query operation. Instead of calling separate APIs for each instance in a complex data structure, the system combines these queries and executes them simultaneously through one API call, retrieving all instance statuses in a single operation. This dramatically reduces query time while ensuring complete information is obtained about all instances.
3Loss of information
If multiple API calls are made to query each instance status, then detailed information is retrieved, but the productivity and efficiency of data center management decrease
Solution Approach 1:
The unified query model serves multiple functions simultaneously: it queries status information for multiple instances across different data centers, handles various data center management software vendors, and retrieves detailed instance information all through a single API call. This multi-functional approach eliminates the need for multiple sequential API calls, thereby maintaining detailed information retrieval while significantly improving productivity and management efficiency.
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AI summary
A mechanism and method for querying between two data centers managed by two different data center management products is described. A single information query model is utilized to query multiple instances of another data center, which receives, translates and responds to the information query through the use of a schema. Knowledge of the other (foreign) data center's APIs for each instance is made unnecessary. Improved query efficiency is achieved by combining a plurality of disparate queries into a single information query. The responses to the plurality of queries are populated into a single reply to the information query, which is then transmitted back to the querying data center, translated and made readable to the IT administrator.