View source for 18070503. RECONFIGURATION FRAMEWORK FOR BYZANTINE FAULT TOLERANT (BFT) STATE MACHINE REPLICATION (SMR) SYSTEMS simplified abstract (VMWARE, INC.)

=RECONFIGURATION FRAMEWORK FOR BYZANTINE FAULT TOLERANT (BFT) STATE MACHINE REPLICATION (SMR) SYSTEMS=


==Organization Name==

[[:Category:VMWARE, INC.|VMWARE, INC.]]


[[Category:VMWARE, INC.]]

==Inventor(s)==

[[:Category:YEHONATAN Buchnik of Rosh Ha'ayin (IL)|YEHONATAN Buchnik of Rosh Ha'ayin (IL)]][[Category:YEHONATAN Buchnik of Rosh Ha'ayin (IL)]]

[[:Category:Ittai Abraham of Tel Aviv (IL)|Ittai Abraham of Tel Aviv (IL)]][[Category:Ittai Abraham of Tel Aviv (IL)]]

[[:Category:Toly Kournik of Herzliya (IL)|Toly Kournik of Herzliya (IL)]][[Category:Toly Kournik of Herzliya (IL)]]

[[:Category:Nikhil Kumar of Bangalore (IN)|Nikhil Kumar of Bangalore (IN)]][[Category:Nikhil Kumar of Bangalore (IN)]]

[[:Category:Nikolay Kolev Georgiev of Sofia (BG)|Nikolay Kolev Georgiev of Sofia (BG)]][[Category:Nikolay Kolev Georgiev of Sofia (BG)]]

==RECONFIGURATION FRAMEWORK FOR BYZANTINE FAULT TOLERANT (BFT) STATE MACHINE REPLICATION (SMR) SYSTEMS - A simplified explanation of the abstract==


This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18070503 titled 'RECONFIGURATION FRAMEWORK FOR BYZANTINE FAULT TOLERANT (BFT) STATE MACHINE REPLICATION (SMR) SYSTEMS

==Simplified Explanation==

The present disclosure introduces a novel reconfiguration framework for a BFT SMR system, allowing for live modifications to the system and client configurations without disrupting system operation.

* The framework enables live reconfiguration of both the BFT SMR system and its clients.
* Modifications can be made without taking the system offline, ensuring continuous operation.
* The reconfiguration framework preserves correct system operation during changes.

== Potential Applications ==
The technology could be applied in various industries such as finance, healthcare, and telecommunications for systems requiring continuous operation and live modifications.

== Problems Solved ==
1. Disruption of system operation during configuration changes.
2. Inability to make live modifications to system and client configurations.

== Benefits ==
1. Continuous system operation during reconfiguration.
2. Flexibility to modify configurations without downtime.
3. Improved system adaptability to changing requirements.

== Potential Commercial Applications ==
Optimizing system performance in high-demand environments
Enhancing system flexibility and adaptability for dynamic workloads

== Possible Prior Art ==
There may be prior art related to live reconfiguration frameworks for distributed systems or consensus algorithms, but specific examples are not provided in this context.

=== Unanswered Questions ===

== How does the reconfiguration framework handle potential conflicts between concurrent modifications to the system and client configurations?
The article does not address how the framework resolves conflicts that may arise when multiple live modifications are attempted simultaneously.

== What security measures are in place to ensure that unauthorized changes are not made to the system or client configurations?
The article does not detail the security mechanisms implemented to prevent unauthorized access or modifications to the system configurations.


==Original Abstract Submitted==

The present disclosure is directed to a novel reconfiguration framework for a BFT SMR system. With this framework, the configuration of both the system itself and the clients of the system can be modified in a live manner (i.e., without taking the system offline) while preserving correct system operation.



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