Aggregating VVol Metrics for Storage Container Visualization
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current data storage systems cannot visualize a comparison between the performance of file-based and block-based Virtual Volumes (VVols) within the same system, nor can they aggregate performance metrics for storage containers, making it difficult for administrators to determine if reconfiguration is needed.
Innovation Solution
The method involves converting performance metrics of file-based and block-based VVols into a mutually-compatible format for display and aggregating performance metrics of all VVols within a storage container, allowing for easy comparison and visualization.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If performance metrics are reported using different schemes for file-based and block-based VVols, then each type can be monitored individually, but comparison between file-based and block-based VVols is not possible
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a universal performance reporting framework that handles both file-based and block-based VVols through a common interface. The system normalizes different performance metrics into a unified schema, allowing administrators to monitor and compare both VVol types using the same tools and displays, thus achieving multi-functionality in the performance management system
2Ease of operation
If VVols are grouped into storage containers for management, then provisioning is simplified, but aggregated performance viewing for storage containers is not possible
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges individual VVol performance data into aggregated storage container-level metrics. By combining performance information from multiple VVols within a container and presenting it as unified statistics, the system maintains ease of container management while preserving the ability to view overall container performance, thus eliminating the information loss
3Measurement precision
If individual VVol performance is visualized, then detailed monitoring is achieved, but system-wide reconfiguration assessment is difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The patent adds a new dimension of aggregation to the performance visualization hierarchy. By introducing storage container-level summarization alongside individual VVol details, the system provides both granular monitoring and high-level overview simultaneously, reducing the complexity of system-wide assessment while maintaining detailed visibility
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AI summary
Techniques for visualizing performance of VVols for aiding in administration of a data storage system operating in a virtualization environment allow performance of these VVols to be visualized in a highly-flexible manner. Thus, in one embodiment, the performances of all VVols within a storage container are aggregated together for easy comparison among the aggregated performances of different storage containers.