Virtual Network Interface Simulation for Physical CLI Interaction
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing virtual network management systems lack the ability to transparently simulate physical network interfaces, making it difficult for users to interact with virtual networks in a manner similar to physical networks, which limits flexibility and management capabilities.
Innovation Solution
A system and method that simulates a networking device interface within a virtual network, allowing users to interact with virtual networks using expected interfaces, such as command line interfaces, and determines appropriate processes to execute commands, thereby providing transparent virtualization and flexible management.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If virtual network interfaces are simulated to match physical network interfaces, then user interaction flexibility and management capabilities are improved, but system complexity increases due to the need for interface simulation and command translation layers
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a simulated network device interface that copies the functionality and appearance of a physical network device interface. The simulated interface presents the same command-line interface (CLI) and configuration options as a physical router or switch, allowing users to interact with virtual network devices using familiar commands and procedures. This copying approach enables users to manage virtual networks with the same flexibility and ease as physical networks, while the simulation layer handles the translation to underlying virtualization commands.
2Quantity of substance
If physical routing devices are replaced with virtual instances, then hardware costs and device footprint are reduced, but management difficulty increases due to lack of familiar physical interfaces
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an intermediary simulated network device interface that sits between the user and the underlying virtual network infrastructure. This intermediary layer translates familiar physical network device commands into virtualization-specific operations, allowing users to manage virtual network instances using traditional routing device commands. The intermediary handles command translation, configuration management, and status reporting, making virtual network management as easy as physical network management while eliminating the need for physical hardware.
3Adaptability or versatility
If virtual network interfaces provide full command-line interface functionality, then management capabilities are enhanced, but processing overhead and system resource consumption increase
Solution Approach 1:
The simulated network device interface implements command translation and simulation functionality selectively, providing full CLI functionality only where needed for user interaction. The system translates commands on-demand rather than maintaining complete emulation of all physical device functions, reducing processing overhead while preserving essential management capabilities. The simulation layer intercepts and translates only the necessary commands for network management tasks.
Data Source
AI summary
Systems and method for the management of virtual machine instances are provided. A network data transmission analysis system can host virtual machine networks. A component of a hosted virtual machine network is configured in a manner to receive commands directed towards a simulated network device. The component may then execute a process or processes on the hosted virtual machine network which correspond to the received command.