17969693. SYSTEM-LEVEL AUTHENTICATION CREDENTIALS TO PERFORM DATA CENTER OPERATIONS simplified abstract (VMware, Inc.)
SYSTEM-LEVEL AUTHENTICATION CREDENTIALS TO PERFORM DATA CENTER OPERATIONS
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RAVI KUMAR REDDY Kottapalli of Bangalore (IN)
Sudarshana Kandachar Sridhara Rao of Bangalore (IN)
SYSTEM-LEVEL AUTHENTICATION CREDENTIALS TO PERFORM DATA CENTER OPERATIONS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17969693 titled 'SYSTEM-LEVEL AUTHENTICATION CREDENTIALS TO PERFORM DATA CENTER OPERATIONS
The abstract describes a method for managing authentication credentials in a data center environment.
- Receiving a first authentication credential from a user to access a component in a data center.
- Dynamically generating a second authentication credential corresponding to the first credential, which is system-generated.
- Generating mapping information to link the second credential to the first credential.
- Using the first credential to authenticate requests and the second credential to perform data center operations.
- The method ensures secure access to components in the data center while maintaining user authentication.
Potential Applications: - Data center security systems - Cloud computing platforms - Network infrastructure management
Problems Solved: - Securely managing authentication credentials in a data center environment - Ensuring authorized access to components while protecting user credentials
Benefits: - Enhanced security measures for data center operations - Streamlined authentication processes for users - Improved access control mechanisms
Commercial Applications: Title: Secure Authentication Credential Management System for Data Centers This technology can be utilized by data center operators, cloud service providers, and IT companies to enhance security measures and streamline authentication processes. The market implications include increased data center efficiency and improved user access control.
Questions about Secure Authentication Credential Management System for Data Centers: 1. How does this technology improve data center security measures? - This technology enhances data center security by dynamically generating system-generated authentication credentials and mapping them to user-provided credentials, ensuring secure access to components. 2. What are the potential applications of this system beyond data centers? - This system can also be applied to cloud computing platforms, network infrastructure management, and other IT environments to enhance security and access control mechanisms.
Original Abstract Submitted
An example method may include receiving a first authentication credential corresponding to a component in a data center. The first authentication credential may be provided by a user to access the component. Further, the method may include dynamically generating a second authentication credential corresponding to the first authentication credential. The second authentication credential may be system-generated to access the component. Furthermore, the method may include generating mapping information for mapping the second authentication credential to the first authentication credential. In response to receiving a first request to perform a data center operation that is dependent on the component, the method may include utilizing the first authentication credential to authenticate the first request and utilizing the second authentication credential to perform the data center operation using the mapping information.
