Virtual Web Server Instances for Multi-System Identity Routing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Enterprises face challenges in managing multiple identity management systems simultaneously across distributed applications, as existing solutions are costly and inefficient, particularly during migration from one system to another, leading to disruptions in single sign-on access.
Innovation Solution
The use of virtual web servers and intelligent rules-based routing allows for the simultaneous support of multiple identity management systems by generating virtual web server instances on existing physical servers, enabling seamless transitions and cost-effective management without requiring multiple network flows or infrastructures.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If separate physical infrastructures are used to support multiple identity management systems, then system reliability is improved, but device complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple identity management system support into a single physical web server infrastructure by implementing multiple virtual web server instances. Each virtual instance handles a different identity management system, allowing the enterprise to support both legacy and new systems simultaneously on shared hardware, thereby reducing device complexity and cost while maintaining system reliability
Solution Approach 2:
The web server infrastructure is designed with multi-functionality to handle multiple identity management systems through virtualization. The single physical infrastructure performs multiple functions by hosting different virtual web server instances, each configured to support specific identity management systems, eliminating the need for dedicated separate infrastructures
2Adaptability or versatility
If separate URLs are used to support multiple identity management systems, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an intelligent rules-based router as an intermediary component that directs access requests to the appropriate virtual web server instance based on the identity management system being used. This router analyzes incoming requests and applies routing rules to determine the correct destination, enabling adaptability to multiple systems without requiring separate URLs or complex infrastructure configurations
3Loss of energy
If virtual web server instances are implemented on existing physical servers, then cost is reduced, but processing speed may be affected
Solution Approach 1:
The virtual web server instances are designed with dynamic resource allocation capabilities, allowing them to efficiently utilize available server resources. The intelligent router dynamically directs requests to appropriate instances, and the virtualization architecture enables flexible resource distribution to maintain processing speed while reducing overall infrastructure costs through shared physical servers
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AI summary
Simultaneous distributed application support of multiple identity management systems is provided through the use of virtual web server instances, which enable one identity management system, on physical servers already running a pre-existing web server instance, which enables a different identity management system. Further, an intelligent rules-based determination is implemented to determine whether to route an access request to either the virtual or pre-existing web server instance. Since the virtual web server instances are generated on the same physical server that executes the pre-existing web service instance, the the existing network flow (i.e., a single URL) and physical infrastructure is leveraged to create a simplified approach to managing the simultaneous use of multiple identity management systems across different distributed applications.