Infoblox has been granted a patent for a cloud-based network that utilizes containerized microservices to enable intent-driven operation. The network includes a master controller, custom controllers for managing resources, and containerized microservices. The architecture allows for customizable rendering of microservices, reconciliation of old and new versions, and management of multiple nodes and clusters within the network. GlobalData’s report on Infoblox gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s company profile on Infoblox, Network traffic analysis was a key innovation area identified from patents. Infoblox's grant share as of September 2023 was 83%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Cloud based network with containerized microservices and custom controllers
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11755339B1) describes a cloud-based network consisting of multiple nodes. Each node includes a master controller, one or more custom controllers, and one or more containerized microservices. The custom controllers are responsible for accessing and storing custom resources, which include the operational state, configuration state, and telemetry data of each node. The nodes are organized into clusters, with each cluster representing a specific set of nodes within the network. Some clusters are designated as external clusters and are managed by a group of master controllers and a fabric controller.
One of the key features of this cloud-based network is the ability of the containerized microservices to perform intent-driven operations. These operations are designed to align with the desired outcomes and objectives of the network. The nodes within the network can be managed by an external system, allowing for centralized control and coordination.
Each node also includes a host controller responsible for instantiating the master controller and custom controllers. Data storage in this network is external to the nodes and can be accessed on-demand. The master controller establishes a standard storage interface through an application programming interface (API) server, enabling custom controllers to access the externally stored data.
The custom controllers can receive desired operational and configuration states from the master controller and reconcile them with the current states of the nodes. Similarly, the master controller can receive operational and configuration states from microservices and provide updated states associated with different versions of the microservices. This allows for the reconciliation of different versions of microservices with other microservices in the network.
Additionally, one of the containerized microservices can serve as a command line interface (CLI) microservice, providing a user-friendly interface for node operators to view and display the custom resources stored by the custom controllers.
In summary, this patent describes a cloud-based network architecture that utilizes nodes, custom controllers, and containerized microservices to enable intent-driven operations. The network can be organized into clusters, with some clusters managed externally. The network allows for centralized management and coordination of nodes, with data storage external to the nodes. The patent also outlines methods for managing the network, including reconciling operational and configuration states of nodes and microservices.
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