18647322. MICROSERVICE VISIBILITY AND CONTROL simplified abstract (Cisco Technology, Inc.)
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MICROSERVICE VISIBILITY AND CONTROL
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Thomas Szigeti of Vancouver (CA)
David John Zacks of Vancouver (CA)
Akram Ismail Sheriff of San Jose (CA)
Walter T. Hulick, Jr. of Pearland TX (US)
MICROSERVICE VISIBILITY AND CONTROL - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18647322 titled 'MICROSERVICE VISIBILITY AND CONTROL
The abstract of this patent application describes methods for a domain name system (DNS) service to obtain lookup requests for information about the source of a traffic flow being transmitted to a network resource external to a service cluster. The DNS service then performs a lookup operation for a specific microservice that is the source of the traffic flow among a group of microservices registered with the DNS service. Information about the microservice, including its name, is provided based on the lookup operation to increase visibility of the microservice external to the service cluster.
- DNS service obtains lookup requests for information about the source of a traffic flow being transmitted to a network resource external to a service cluster.
- DNS service performs a lookup operation for a specific microservice that is the source of the traffic flow among a group of microservices registered with the DNS service.
- Information about the microservice, including its name, is provided based on the lookup operation to increase visibility of the microservice external to the service cluster.
Potential Applications: - Enhancing visibility and management of microservices within a service cluster. - Improving network resource allocation and optimization based on traffic flow sources.
Problems Solved: - Lack of visibility and information about the source of traffic flows within a service cluster. - Inefficient management of microservices leading to suboptimal network resource utilization.
Benefits: - Increased visibility and understanding of microservices for better network resource management. - Enhanced efficiency and optimization of traffic flow sources within a service cluster.
Commercial Applications: Title: Enhanced Microservice Management System for Improved Network Resource Allocation This technology could be utilized by cloud service providers, network administrators, and IT companies to streamline microservice management and optimize network resources effectively.
Prior Art: Further research can be conducted in the field of DNS services, microservice management, and network optimization to explore existing technologies and solutions related to the described methods.
Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on advancements in DNS services, microservice architectures, and network optimization strategies to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the described methods.
Questions about the Technology: 1. How does the DNS service determine which microservice is the source of a specific traffic flow? 2. What are the potential challenges in implementing this technology in large-scale service clusters?
Original Abstract Submitted
Methods are provided in which a domain name system (DNS) service obtains a lookup request for information about a source of a traffic flow being transmitted to a network resource external of a service cluster and performs, based on the lookup request, a lookup operation for a microservice that is the source of the traffic flow, among a plurality of microservices of the service cluster registered with the DNS service. The methods further include providing information about the microservice based on the lookup operation. The information includes at least a name of the microservice for visibility of the microservice external of the service cluster.
