18403626. AUTOMATIC CONFIGURATION CHANGE OF VIRTUAL MACHINES IN A COMPUTING NODE GROUP simplified abstract (Amazon Technologies, Inc.)
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AUTOMATIC CONFIGURATION CHANGE OF VIRTUAL MACHINES IN A COMPUTING NODE GROUP
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Inventor(s)
Eric Jason Brandwine of Haymarket VA (US)
Kevin Christopher Miller of Herndon VA (US)
Andrew J. Doane of Vienna VA (US)
AUTOMATIC CONFIGURATION CHANGE OF VIRTUAL MACHINES IN A COMPUTING NODE GROUP - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18403626 titled 'AUTOMATIC CONFIGURATION CHANGE OF VIRTUAL MACHINES IN A COMPUTING NODE GROUP
The abstract describes techniques for managing computer networks, including virtual networks overlaid on underlying networks. This involves replicating a primary computing node in the network to ensure redundancy and seamless operation.
- Facilitating replication of a primary computing node in a managed computer network
- Maintaining replica computing nodes to replace the primary node if it becomes unavailable
- Implementing primary and replica nodes in distinct broadcast domains for redundancy
- Using replica nodes transparently in the virtual network when needed
- Spanning multiple broadcast domains of an underlying network in a virtual network
Potential Applications: - Data centers - Cloud computing environments - Network infrastructure management
Problems Solved: - Ensuring network reliability - Seamless failover in case of node failure - Efficient network management
Benefits: - Improved network reliability - Enhanced network performance - Simplified network management
Commercial Applications: Title: "Enhancing Network Reliability and Performance in Data Centers" This technology can be used in data centers to ensure continuous operation and minimize downtime, leading to improved efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Prior Art: Researchers can explore existing patents related to network replication and failover mechanisms in computer networks to understand the evolution of this technology.
Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on advancements in network replication technologies and virtual network management to enhance the efficiency and reliability of computer networks.
Questions about Managed Computer Networks: 1. How does network replication improve the reliability of managed computer networks? 2. What are the key differences between primary and replica computing nodes in a managed virtual network?
Original Abstract Submitted
Techniques are described for providing managed computer networks, such as for managed virtual computer networks overlaid on one or more other underlying computer networks. In some situations, the techniques include facilitating replication of a primary computing node that is actively participating in a managed computer network, such as by maintaining one or more other computing nodes in the managed computer network as replicas, and using such replica computing nodes in various manners. For example, a particular managed virtual computer network may span multiple broadcast domains of an underlying computer network, and a particular primary computing node and a corresponding remote replica computing node of the managed virtual computer network may be implemented in distinct broadcast domains of the underlying computer network, with the replica computing node being used to transparently replace the primary computing node in the virtual computer network if the primary computing node becomes unavailable.
