Virtual Infrastructure Manager Data Compositing

The patent introduces an intermediary component (virtual infrastructure manager or data compositing service) that sits between multiple information sources and the user. This intermediary collects data from hosts, VMs, and query servers, applies compositing rules to resolve conflicts and eliminate duplicates, then presents a unified consistent view to the user. The intermediary acts as a mediator that transforms multiple conflicting data streams into a single reliable view.

The patent creates a virtual copy or representation of the infrastructure state that consolidates information from multiple sources. Instead of directly querying multiple sources and dealing with their conflicts, the system creates a unified data model or virtual infrastructure representation that copies and harmonizes the data from various sources according to defined rules, presenting a consistent view without exposing the underlying conflicts.

The patent merges multiple individual query operations into a single unified querying interface. Users query the virtual infrastructure manager once, which then coordinates with multiple hosts and VMs behind the scenes. This combining of multiple complex operations into a single simplified operation maintains information accuracy while dramatically reducing management complexity for the user.

The system implements self-service by having the virtual infrastructure manager automatically handle the complexity of multi-source querying. The manager autonomously coordinates with hosts, VMs, and query servers, applies compositing rules, and resolves conflicts without user intervention. Users simply query the unified interface and receive accurate results without needing to understand or manage the underlying complexity.