17545402. GENERATING MULTI-DIMENSIONAL HOST-SPECIFIC STORAGE TIERING simplified abstract (INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION)
GENERATING MULTI-DIMENSIONAL HOST-SPECIFIC STORAGE TIERING
Organization Name
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
Inventor(s)
Krishnasuri Narayanam of Bangalore (IN)
Amith Singhee of Bangalore (IN)
GENERATING MULTI-DIMENSIONAL HOST-SPECIFIC STORAGE TIERING - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17545402 titled 'GENERATING MULTI-DIMENSIONAL HOST-SPECIFIC STORAGE TIERING
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a method, system, and computer program for generating multi-dimensional host specific storage tiering. This involves managing information about multiple storage resources connected to a host device, configuring partitions of the storage resources with multiple storage tiers, and enabling physical migration paths between the tiers within each partition. The partitions are then reconfigured when changes are detected in the storage resources.
- The method involves maintaining information about multiple storage resources connected to a host device.
- Partitions of the storage resources are configured, with each partition having multiple storage tiers.
- The partitions are designed to allow physical migration paths between the storage tiers within each partition.
- Changes to the storage resources are detected, and the partitions are reconfigured based on these changes.
Potential Applications
- This technology can be applied in data centers and cloud computing environments where efficient storage management is crucial.
- It can be used in enterprise storage systems to optimize data placement and improve performance.
- The method can be implemented in virtualized environments to dynamically allocate storage resources based on changing demands.
Problems Solved
- Traditional storage management approaches may not effectively utilize storage resources or adapt to changing requirements.
- Manual configuration of storage tiers and migration paths can be time-consuming and error-prone.
- The lack of automated reconfiguration based on changes in storage resources can lead to inefficient storage utilization.
Benefits
- The method enables efficient utilization of storage resources by dynamically configuring partitions and migration paths.
- It automates the reconfiguration process based on changes in storage resources, reducing manual effort.
- By optimizing data placement, it improves overall system performance and responsiveness.
Original Abstract Submitted
Methods, systems, and computer program products for generating multi-dimensional host specific storage tiering are provided herein. A computer-implemented method includes maintaining information of a plurality of storage resources connected to at least one host device; configuring, based at least in part on the information, a plurality of partitions of the storage resources, each partition comprising multiple storage tiers, wherein the plurality of partitions is configured to provide physical migration paths between the multiple storage tiers within each of the partitions; detecting a change to the plurality of storage resources; and reconfiguring the plurality of partitions based at least in part on the detected change.
