Zone Controller Server Resource Allocation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional cloud scheduling systems rely on centralized workload management, which is inefficient in dynamic environments where hardware configurations, workload requirements, and server health can change frequently, and do not allow for flexible allocation of servers to satisfy multiple requirements.
Innovation Solution
A system with a zone manager server and group manager servers that dynamically allocate server resources based on processor capabilities and health data, enabling individual servers to join zones and groups, and manage server resources without a top-down approach, using modules like the zone controller, checkin service, and group controller to monitor and manage server resources.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If centralized workload management is used, then system control is simplified, but flexibility and responsiveness to dynamic changes in hardware configurations and server health deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the centralized management system into distributed zone controllers and group controllers that operate autonomously. Each zone controller manages specific zones and groups of servers, making decisions locally based on real-time conditions. This segmentation enables the system to maintain simplified control structures while adapting flexibly to dynamic hardware configurations and server health changes without requiring centralized coordination for every decision.
2Ease of operation
If traditional centralized allocation is used, then resource allocation is straightforward, but ability to satisfy multiple requirements simultaneously deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements universal zone controllers and group controllers that can manage multiple types of server resources simultaneously. These controllers handle diverse workload requirements including compute, storage, and networking resources across heterogeneous server groups. The multi-functional controllers can satisfy multiple competing requirements by dynamically allocating resources based on real-time conditions, maintaining operational simplicity while enhancing versatility.
3Device complexity
If servers are physically arranged in fixed zones and racks, then facility management is simplified, but dynamic resource allocation capability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates dynamic logical groupings of servers that can be reconfigured independently of physical rack arrangements. While servers maintain fixed physical positions in zones and racks for facility management simplicity, the logical group memberships are dynamic and can be adjusted in real-time based on workload requirements and server health. This allows efficient dynamic resource allocation without requiring physical reconfiguration of server hardware.
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AI summary
A method, system, and device for managing hardware resources in a cloud scheduling environment includes a zone controller. The zone controller can manage groups of node servers in a cloud datacenter using a checkin service. The checkin service allows server groups to be created automatically based on one or more hardware characteristics of the node servers, server health information, workload scheduling or facilities management parameters, and/or other criteria.