Elastic has been granted a patent for a management system designed for distributed computing architectures. The system features clusters of nodes and management servers that utilize a distributed coordination service to manage node allocation, lifecycle deployments, and rolling attribute changes, enhancing operational efficiency and user access. GlobalData’s report on Elastic gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Distributed management for dynamic computing node clusters
The patent US12069146B2 outlines a method and system for managing clusters of nodes that provide services to multiple end users. The system includes management servers equipped with a distributed coordination service that acts as a datastore for the clusters. A director manages access to this service and can promote nodes within the clusters to management servers by replicating the coordination service. The method emphasizes dynamic management of node allocation and lifecycle deployments through a constructor, which implements rolling attribute changes. These changes are processed in a defined order, allowing for simultaneous or sequential modifications of nodes. Additionally, the system automates certificate exchange and trust verification for new nodes, ensuring secure integration into the cluster.
The claims further detail operational aspects, such as performing full cluster restarts during attribute changes and managing changes to availability zones or deployment groups. The constructor can also temporarily boost computing resources during these changes and redirect traffic away from nodes undergoing modifications. The system is designed to handle failures, infrastructure changes, or customer requests, ensuring continuous service availability. Notably, the management servers are not directly accessible to end users, who benefit from services like data visualization and transfer through the nodes. This structured approach aims to enhance the efficiency and reliability of service delivery in distributed computing environments.
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