18077761. SIMULATION OF ONE OR MORE PIPELINE JOBS IN A SOFTWARE DEPLOYMENT PIPELINE simplified abstract (Dell Products L.P.)
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SIMULATION OF ONE OR MORE PIPELINE JOBS IN A SOFTWARE DEPLOYMENT PIPELINE
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Mohan Rao Gadupudi of Hyderabad (IN)
Avinash Gopisetti Venkata of Bengaluru (IN)
Afsar Doodekula of Kurnool (IN)
Rajeev Patil of Bangalore (IN)
Venkata Chowdary Mutyala of Miyapur-Hyderabad (IN)
SIMULATION OF ONE OR MORE PIPELINE JOBS IN A SOFTWARE DEPLOYMENT PIPELINE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18077761 titled 'SIMULATION OF ONE OR MORE PIPELINE JOBS IN A SOFTWARE DEPLOYMENT PIPELINE
Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes techniques for simulating pipeline jobs in a software deployment pipeline. This involves generating a simulated version of a virtualized computing resource associated with the pipeline job and executing at least a portion of the pipeline job in this simulated environment.
- **Obtaining user request to simulate a pipeline job**
- **Processing configuration file to identify virtualized computing resource image**
- **Generating executable script for the pipeline job**
- **Simulating the virtualized computing resource using the identified image**
- **Executing part of the pipeline job in the simulated environment**
- **Obtaining results from the execution in the simulated environment**
Potential Applications: This technology can be applied in software development and deployment processes to test and validate pipeline jobs before actual deployment, ensuring smooth and error-free operations.
Problems Solved: - Allows for simulation of pipeline jobs to identify and address potential issues before deployment - Provides a controlled environment for testing without affecting production systems
Benefits: - Reduces the risk of errors and failures in software deployment - Improves the efficiency of the deployment process by identifying issues early on - Enhances overall reliability and performance of software systems
Commercial Applications: The technology can be utilized by software development companies, IT departments, and cloud service providers to streamline their deployment processes and ensure the quality of software releases.
Prior Art: There may be existing technologies related to simulation and testing in software development pipelines, but this specific approach of simulating virtualized computing resources for pipeline jobs may be a novel innovation.
Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on advancements in virtualization technologies, software deployment practices, and simulation tools to enhance the effectiveness of this technique.
Questions about Simulation of Pipeline Jobs: 1. How does simulating pipeline jobs help in improving software deployment processes? 2. What are the key components of the simulation environment for pipeline jobs?
Original Abstract Submitted
Techniques are provided for simulation of pipeline jobs in a software deployment pipeline. One method comprises obtaining a request from a user to simulate a pipeline job of a software deployment pipeline; processing a configuration file associated with the pipeline job to identify an image for a virtualized computing resource associated with the pipeline job; generating an executable script for the pipeline job using the configuration file associated with the pipeline job; initiating a generation of a simulated version of the virtualized computing resource in a simulated environment using the image for the virtualized computing resource associated with the pipeline job; initiating an execution of at least a portion of the pipeline job in the simulated version of the virtualized computing resource; and obtaining one or more results from the execution of the at least one pipeline job in the simulated version of the virtualized computing resource.
