VPN Cluster Profiling for Hybrid Cloud Cellular Access
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Solution Overview
Problem
Building and maintaining a private network can be hardware-intensive, requiring significant processing and storage capabilities that scale with the organization's size, and existing solutions do not efficiently utilize cloud computing platforms for enhanced capabilities.
Innovation Solution
A method and system for using a virtual private network (VPN) over a hybrid cloud cellular network, where a cellular network operator instantiates clusters on a public cloud computing platform using predefined templates based on client characteristics, allowing access to client services through a radio access network, and manages resources to meet service level agreements.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Power
If a private network is built and maintained using traditional hardware, then processing and storage capabilities can be obtained, but hardware costs and complexity increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates virtual copies of network infrastructure components (virtual private network clusters) that run on public cloud computing platforms. Instead of physically building and maintaining hardware, the system instantiates virtual network functions as software-based clusters on cloud infrastructure, eliminating the need for organizations to purchase and maintain expensive networking hardware while providing equivalent or superior processing capabilities.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the mechanical/physical network infrastructure with a software-based virtualization layer. The physical hardware (routers, switches, servers) is substituted by virtual network functions implemented as software clusters on cloud platforms, managed through automated orchestration systems that provision and configure network services without manual hardware intervention.
2Productivity
If processing and storage capabilities are scaled to match organization size, then network performance improves, but hardware requirements and costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a universal cloud-based platform that serves multiple organizations simultaneously. The public cloud computing platform hosts virtual private network clusters that can be dynamically allocated to different clients based on their needs. This multi-tenant architecture allows the same physical infrastructure to provide network services to multiple organizations, achieving scalability without proportionally increasing hardware resources for each individual client.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements dynamic resource allocation where virtual network cluster parameters (processing power, storage, bandwidth) can be adjusted in real-time based on organizational needs. The system can instantiate clusters with different performance levels and scale resources up or down as requirements change, providing flexible productivity enhancement without permanent hardware commitments.
3Adaptability or versatility
If cloud computing platforms are utilized for enhanced capabilities, then scalability improves, but network complexity and management overhead increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements self-service automation where the system automatically provisions, configures, and manages virtual private network clusters on the cloud platform. The network operator's system autonomously interacts with the cloud provider's API to instantiate clusters, allocate resources, and manage connectivity without requiring manual intervention from clients or complex administrative overhead. The system handles cloud platform complexity internally while presenting a simplified interface to users.
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AI summary
Arrangements for using a virtual private network via a cellular network are detailed herein. A cellular network can receive, from a client, various characteristics. The cellular network can be used to identify a cluster template based on the characteristics. The cellular network can then instantiate a cluster based on the cluster template on a public cloud computing platform. Access, via a radio access network (RAN) of the cellular network can then be provided to one or more client services executed within the cluster on the public cloud computing platform.