Cisco technology, inc. (20240311395). OBSERVABILITY DATA RELATIONSHIP GRAPHS simplified abstract
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OBSERVABILITY DATA RELATIONSHIP GRAPHS
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Ashish Kundu of San Jose CA (US)
Ramana Rao V. R. Kompella of Cupertino CA (US)
OBSERVABILITY DATA RELATIONSHIP GRAPHS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240311395 titled 'OBSERVABILITY DATA RELATIONSHIP GRAPHS
The abstract of this patent application describes a process for generating an observability graph for a computer system based on observability data.
- Obtaining observability data for a computer system for a given time period
- Determining observability entities from the data
- Converting observability entities into contextual vertices with associated attributes
- Determining relationships among the vertices based on data correlation
- Selecting a subset of relationships to be edges based on quality
- Generating an observability graph by connecting vertices via edges
Potential Applications: - Monitoring and analyzing system performance - Identifying bottlenecks and issues in computer systems - Improving system reliability and efficiency
Problems Solved: - Lack of comprehensive visualization of system observability data - Difficulty in understanding complex relationships within the data
Benefits: - Enhanced visibility into system performance - Improved troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities - Optimized system operation and maintenance
Commercial Applications: Title: "Advanced System Monitoring and Analysis Technology" This technology can be used in various industries such as IT, telecommunications, and data centers to enhance system performance monitoring and analysis. It can also be valuable for companies offering system monitoring and management services.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does this technology improve system observability compared to traditional methods? 2. What are the key advantages of using an observability graph for system analysis?
Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on the latest advancements in system monitoring and analysis tools to ensure optimal performance and efficiency in computer systems.
Original Abstract Submitted
according to one or more embodiments of the disclosure, an example process herein may comprise: obtaining observability data for a computer system for a given time period; determining observability entities from the observability data; converting the observability entities into contextual vertices having associated vertex attributes; determining relationships among the contextual vertices based on correlation of the observability data; selecting a subset of the relationships to be edges based on a quality of the relationships, the edges having associated edge attributes; and generating an observability graph for the observability data for the computer system for the given time period by connecting the contextual vertices via corresponding edges.
