Virtual Federation of Remote Portals for Automated Content Access
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current portal federation systems require manual copying and maintenance of data pointers/links and user security information across remote portals, leading to a cumbersome and ongoing maintenance process.
Innovation Solution
A virtual federation of remote portals that dynamically accesses and retrieves application content at runtime, eliminating the need for physical links/pointers and manual security synchronization by using a configuration that automatically manages access control and data integrity.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If manual copying and maintenance of data pointers/links is used in portal federation, then initial setup and content integration can be achieved, but ongoing maintenance workload and complexity increase continuously
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables self-service by allowing the portal federation to automatically manage and update content pointers/links without manual intervention. The virtual federation mechanism automatically resolves content references from remote portals, eliminating the need for administrators to manually copy and maintain links while reducing maintenance complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the mechanical manual copying and maintenance process with an automated virtual federation mechanism. Instead of physically copying data pointers and maintaining links manually, the system uses virtual resolution mechanisms that dynamically access remote content through configured connections, substituting manual operations with automated system processes.
2Reliability
If manual copying of user security information is performed across portals, then security synchronization can be achieved initially, but continuous security maintenance and updates become cumbersome
Solution Approach 1:
The virtual federation mechanism provides self-service for security synchronization by automatically managing user authentication and access control across portals. The system maintains security information through automated mechanisms, eliminating the need for manual copying and continuous maintenance of security credentials while ensuring reliable synchronization.
3Adaptability or versatility
If physical links/pointers are used to connect remote portals, then content access can be established, but link integrity maintenance and updates require constant manual intervention
Solution Approach 1:
The patent substitutes the mechanical physical link/pointer system with a virtual federation mechanism. Instead of relying on physical copies of links that require manual maintenance, the system uses virtual content resolution where remote portal content is dynamically accessed through configured connections, automatically resolving link integrity issues without manual intervention.
Solution Approach 2:
The virtual federation introduces dynamics by allowing content references to be resolved at runtime rather than being statically configured. The system can dynamically access content from remote portals based on current configurations and availability, providing adaptability while eliminating the need for manual link maintenance through automated resolution mechanisms.
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AI summary
Embodiments of the invention provide systems and methods for providing a virtual federation of remote portals. According to one embodiment, providing a virtual federation of remote portals can comprise defining, by a portal system, a configuration of a virtual federation of a plurality of nodes. For example, each node can comprise an application server executing a different enterprise application and maintaining application content for the enterprise application in a separate database. The portal system can also define access control information for a user of the portal system. Each node of the virtual federation can similarly define access control information for the user. The system can then provide access to the application content of the nodes at runtime based on the configuration of the virtual federation and the access control information for the user defined by the portal system and the access control information for the user defined by the nodes.