Wrapper Command Generation for Information Processing Management

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Solution Overview

Problem

In information communication systems, the complexity of managing multiple data centers leads to increased operational costs and human errors due to the need for manual checks and different management procedures for each system, making automation of operation management activities necessary to reduce manpower and time spent on operation management.

Innovation Solution

An information processing apparatus that reads configuration information, extracts path information to generate a wrapper command, and allocates it to the appropriate system, allowing for batch execution of commands across different environments by integrating configuration management databases and management data repositories to unify command execution parameters.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If manual operation management is performed for each system, then system-specific control and monitoring can be achieved, but operation management cost and time consumption increase significantly

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesystem control accuracyVSAvoidoperation management time
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent creates a universal operation management method that can handle multiple different system types through a single standardized procedure. The wrapper command structure allows the same management approach to be applied across diverse information processing systems, eliminating the need for system-specific manual procedures while maintaining effective control and monitoring capabilities

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces an intermediary wrapper command layer between the operation manager and the actual system commands. This wrapper standardizes command parameters and serves as a mediator that translates unified management intentions into system-specific operations, reducing direct manual intervention time while preserving system control accuracy

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Adaptability or versatility

If different management procedures are used for each system, then system-specific requirements can be met, but operation complexity and error probability increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesystem-specific adaptationVSAvoidmanagement procedure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The wrapper command structure provides a universal management interface that adapts to different system requirements through standardized parameters. This allows a single management procedure to serve multiple system types without increasing complexity, as the adaptation is handled through parameter configuration rather than procedural differentiation

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent utilizes parameter changes within the wrapper command structure to adapt to different system requirements. By modifying command parameters rather than procedures, the system maintains procedural simplicity while achieving system-specific adaptation, reducing both complexity and error probability

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Productivity

If automated operation management is implemented, then operation management cost is reduced, but command execution accuracy may deteriorate due to lack of human judgment

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveoperation management efficiencyVSAvoidcommand execution accuracy
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent enables the operation management system to serve itself through automated wrapper command generation and execution. The system automatically manages command standardization, parameter validation, and system-specific adaptations without human intervention, maintaining high productivity while ensuring execution accuracy through built-in validation mechanisms

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent incorporates feedback mechanisms that automatically verify command execution results and validate parameter correctness. This feedback loop ensures that automated operations maintain high accuracy by detecting and correcting potential errors before they affect system operation, preserving reliability while achieving productivity gains

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

4Reliability

If human-determined visual checks are performed, then operational accuracy can be maintained, but operation cost and time consumption increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveoperational accuracyVSAvoidoperation management throughput
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces manual visual checks with automated command parameter validation and verification mechanisms. The wrapper command structure includes built-in checks that automatically verify parameter correctness and command appropriateness, substituting human visual inspection with automated validation that maintains accuracy while dramatically increasing operational throughput

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Data Source

PatentUS10019679B2Management apparatus and management method of information processing apparatus
Publication Date: 2018.07.10 FUJITSU LTD
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AI summary

A management apparatus includes: a unit to read configuration information of information processing apparatuses, which contains an attribute value of each of information processing apparatuses and a reference relationship between the information processing apparatuses, and log information containing a first type command executed by the information processing apparatuses; a unit to check a parameter value specified by the first type command with the configuration information of information processing apparatuses and to extract path information indicating a relationship between first configuration information of a first information processing apparatus with the first type command being executed and second configuration information of a second information processing apparatus that contains and attribute value coincident with the parameter value; and a unit to generate a second type command with the path information being specified in the first type command in place of the parameter value.