18132438. VALIDATION-BASED SERVICE REQUEST HANDLING simplified abstract (VMware, Inc.)
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VALIDATION-BASED SERVICE REQUEST HANDLING
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Jingchun Jiang of Beijing (CN)
VALIDATION-BASED SERVICE REQUEST HANDLING - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18132438 titled 'VALIDATION-BASED SERVICE REQUEST HANDLING
The abstract describes methods and systems for validation-based service request handling in a computer system.
- The computer system obtains configuration information specifying a unicast service address associated with a service node capable of providing a network service.
- When a service request is detected from a virtualized computing instance, the computer system generates a modified service request destined for the unicast service address and includes a validation identifier associated with the virtualized computing instance.
- The modified service request is forwarded towards the service node to perform validation based on the validation ID to determine whether to provide the network service.
- Upon detecting a service response from the service node, the response is forwarded back to the virtualized computing instance.
Potential Applications: - Cloud computing environments - Network service provisioning - Virtualized computing instances
Problems Solved: - Efficient handling of service requests in virtualized environments - Secure validation of service requests
Benefits: - Improved network service reliability - Enhanced security measures for service requests
Commercial Applications: Title: "Validation-Based Service Request Handling in Cloud Computing" This technology can be used in cloud service providers to enhance the validation process of service requests, ensuring secure and reliable network service provisioning.
Questions about Validation-Based Service Request Handling:
1. How does the validation process improve the security of network service provisioning? The validation process ensures that only authorized service requests are fulfilled, reducing the risk of unauthorized access to network services.
2. What are the key advantages of using validation-based service request handling in virtualized environments? Validation-based handling enhances the reliability and security of network service provisioning in virtualized environments, ensuring efficient and secure service delivery.
Original Abstract Submitted
Example methods and systems for validation-based service request handling are described. In one example, a computer system may obtain, from a management entity, configuration information specifying a unicast service address associated with a service node capable of providing a network service. In response to detecting a service request from the virtualized computing instance, the computer system may generate a modified service request that (a) is destined for the unicast service address and (b) includes a validation identifier (ID) associated with the virtualized computing instance. The modified service request may be forwarded towards the service node to cause the service node to perform validation based on the validation ID to determine whether to provide the network service. In response to detecting a service response from the service node, the service response, or a modified service response, may be forwarded towards the virtualized computing instance.
