公开(公告)号：US20170155544A1

公开(公告)日：2017-06-01

申请号：US15200398

申请日：2016-07-01

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Richendra Khanna ,  Edward L. Wallace ,  Jagwinder Singh Brar ,  Michael David Marr ,  Samuel J. McKelvie ,  Peter N. DeSantis ,  Ian P. Nowland ,  Matthew D. Klein ,  Justin Mason ,  Jacob Gabrielson

IPC: H04L12/24 ,  H04L12/26 ,  H04L12/707

CPC classification number: H04L41/0668 ,  H04L41/0645 ,  H04L41/065 ,  H04L41/12 ,  H04L43/0835 ,  H04L43/0858 ,  H04L43/103 ,  H04L45/22

Abstract: Generally described, systems and methods are provided for monitoring and detecting causes of failures of network paths. The system collects performance information from a plurality of nodes and links in a network, aggregates the collected performance information across paths in the network, processes the aggregated performance information for detecting failures on the paths, analyzes each of the detected failures to determine at least one root cause, and initiates a remedial workflow for the at least one root cause determined. In some aspects, processing the aggregated information may include performing a statistical regression analysis or otherwise solving a set of equations for the performance indications on each of a plurality of paths. In another aspect, the system may also include an interface which makes available for display one or more of the network topology, the collected and aggregated performance information, and indications of the detected failures in the topology.

公开(公告)号：US20170070447A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-09

申请号：US15357480

申请日：2016-11-21

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Michael David Marr ,  Tyson J. Lamoreaux

IPC: H04L12/911 ,  H04L29/08 ,  H04L12/26

CPC classification number: H04L47/70 ,  H04L41/145 ,  H04L43/0882 ,  H04L47/827 ,  H04L49/20 ,  H04L67/10

Abstract: Host machines and other devices performing synchronized operations can be dispersed across multiple racks in a data center to provide additional buffer capacity and to reduce the likelihood of congestion. The level of dispersion can depend on factors such as the level of oversubscription, as it can be undesirable in a highly connected network to push excessive host traffic into the aggregation fabric. As oversubscription levels increase, the amount of dispersion can be reduced and two or more host machines can be clustered on a given rack, or otherwise connected through the same edge switch. By clustering a portion of the machines, some of the host traffic can be redirected by the respective edge switch without entering the aggregation fabric. When provisioning hosts for a customer, application, or synchronized operation, for example, the levels of clustering and dispersion can be balanced to minimize the likelihood for congestion throughout the network.

Abstract translation: 执行同步操作的主机和其他设备可以分散在数据中心中的多个机架上，以提供额外的缓冲器容量并减少拥塞的可能性。 分散级别可以取决于诸如超额预订级别的因素，因为在高度连接的网络中可能不希望将过多的主机业务推送到聚合结构中。 随着超额认购水平的增加，可以减少分散量，并且可以将两台或多台主机集群在给定的机架上，或者通过相同的边缘交换机连接。 通过对一部分机器进行聚类，一些主机流量可以由相应的边缘交换机重定向，而不进入聚合结构。 当为客户，应用程序或同步操作配置主机时，可以平衡集群和分散的级别，以最小化整个网络拥塞的可能性。

公开(公告)号：US20160301602A1

公开(公告)日：2016-10-13

申请号：US15180829

申请日：2016-06-13

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Jagwinder Singh Brar ,  Michael David Marr ,  Tyson J. Lemoreaux ,  Mark N. Kelly ,  Justin O. Pietsch

IPC: H04L12/775 ,  H04L12/931 ,  H04L12/933

CPC classification number: H04L45/583 ,  H04L12/66 ,  H04L49/15 ,  H04L49/1515 ,  H04L49/1569 ,  H04L49/35

Abstract: Efficient and highly-scalable network solutions are provided that each utilize deployment units based on Clos networks, but in an environment such as a data center of Internet Protocol-based network. Each of the deployment units can include multiple stages of devices, where connections between devices are only made between stages and the deployment units are highly connected. In some embodiments, the level of connectivity between two stages can be reduced, providing available connections to add edge switches and additional host connections while keeping the same number of between-tier connections. In some embodiments, where deployment units (or other network groups) can be used at different levels to connect other deployment units, the edges of the deployment units can be fused to reduce the number of devices per host connection.

公开(公告)号：US09461873B1

公开(公告)日：2016-10-04

申请号：US13693640

申请日：2012-12-04

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Michael David Marr ,  David Edward Bryan ,  Max Jesse Wishman

IPC: H04B1/00 ,  G05B23/00 ,  G05B19/00 ,  H04Q1/00 ,  B41B3/04 ,  H04L12/24 ,  H04L29/06

CPC classification number: H04L41/00 ,  H04L63/10 ,  H04L63/102 ,  H04L63/20

Abstract: Systems and methods for handling resources in a computer system differently in certain situations, such as catastrophic events, based upon an assigned layer of the resource to the system. The layer can be based, for example, on criticality of the resource to the system. Services or computing device resources can be physically segregated in accordance with layers, and can be managed in accordance with the segregation. As an example, critical layers can be fenced off or otherwise made not available except to users with secure clearance or authorization. In addition, a light or other indicator can be provided for indicating that a datacenter component is in a particular layer. The indicators can be at a device level, rack level, and/or room or area level.

Abstract translation: 在某些情况下，例如灾难性事件，基于资源分配给系统的层，在计算机系统中处理资源的系统和方法不同。 该层可以基于例如资源对系统的关键性。 服务或计算设备资源可以根据层物理隔离，并且可以根据隔离进行管理。 例如，除了具有安全清关或授权的用户之外，关键层可以围起来或以其他方式不可用。 此外，可以提供指示数据中心组件在特定层中的指示灯或指示灯。 指示器可以在设备级别，机架级别和/或房间或区域级别。

公开(公告)号：US09444717B1

公开(公告)日：2016-09-13

申请号：US13781347

申请日：2013-02-28

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Anirudh Balachandra Aithal ,  Michael David Marr

IPC: G06F15/177 ,  H04L12/26

CPC classification number: H04L43/50 ,  H04L41/0896

Abstract: Systems and methods are described for testing computing resources. In one embodiment, a request is received for testing a computing configuration. A set of computing settings that can be implemented on one or more computing devices is searched. An initial test population for testing the computing configuration is determined. The initial test population is iteratively updated based on test results and a fitness function.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于测试计算资源的系统和方法。 在一个实施例中，接收到用于测试计算配置的请求。 搜索可以在一个或多个计算设备上实现的一组计算设置。 确定用于测试计算配置的初始测试人口。 基于测试结果和适应度函数迭代更新初始测试群体。

公开(公告)号：US09436725B1

公开(公告)日：2016-09-06

申请号：US13781407

申请日：2013-02-28

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Anirudh Balachandra Aithal ,  Michael David Marr

IPC: G06F15/177 ,  G06F17/30

CPC classification number: G06F17/30386 ,  G06F11/00 ,  G06F11/3452

Abstract: Systems and methods are described for testing computing resources. In one embodiment, a search space of computing settings is analyzed in accordance with weighted data that maps computing performance parameters with the computing settings. A subset of the computing settings is selected to generate a test population to optimize at least one computing performance parameter. One or more computing devices in a computing environment are configured in accordance with the test population, and the test conditions are iteratively updated based on test results in accordance with the test population and a fitness function.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于测试计算资源的系统和方法。 在一个实施例中，根据将计算性能参数与计算设置映射的加权数据分析计算设置的搜索空间。 选择计算设置的子集以生成测试群体以优化至少一个计算性能参数。 根据测试群体配置计算环境中的一个或多个计算设备，并且基于测试群体和适应度函数的测试结果迭代地更新测试条件。

公开(公告)号：US20160241637A1

公开(公告)日：2016-08-18

申请号：US15138071

申请日：2016-04-25

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Michael David Marr ,  Matthew D. Klein

IPC: H04L29/08 ,  H04L12/24

CPC classification number: H04L67/1008 ,  G06F9/5044 ,  H04L41/0806

Abstract: Operating profiles for consumers of computing resources may be automatically determined based on an analysis of actual resource usage measurements and other operating metrics. Measurements may be taken while a consumer, such as a virtual machine instance, uses computing resources, such as those provided by a host. A profile may be dynamically determined based on those measurements. Profiles may be generalized such that groups of consumers with similar usage profiles are associated with a single profile. Assignment decisions may be made based on the profiles, and computing resources may be reallocated or oversubscribed if the profiles indicate that the consumers are unlikely to fully utilize the resources reserved for them. Oversubscribed resources may be monitored, and consumers may be transferred to different resource providers if contention for resources is too high.

Abstract translation: 可以基于对实际资源使用测量和其他操作度量的分析来自动确定计算资源的消费者的操作简档。 消费者（例如虚拟机实例）可以使用诸如由主机提供的计算资源来进行测量。 可以基于这些测量来动态地确定简档。 配置文件可以被概括为使得具有类似使用配置文件的消费者组与单个配置文件相关联。 分配决定可以基于简档，并且如果简档指示消费者不太可能充分利用为其保留的资源，则可以重新分配或超额认购计算资源。 可能会监视超量订阅的资源，如果资源的争用太高，消费者可能会转移到不同的资源提供商。

公开(公告)号：US09411980B2

公开(公告)日：2016-08-09

申请号：US14866733

申请日：2015-09-25

Applicant: AMAZON TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Inventor： Matthew D. Klein ,  Samuel J. McKelvie ,  Michael David Marr

IPC: G06F1/00 ,  G06F13/14 ,  G06F15/177 ,  G06F17/00 ,  G06F21/62 ,  G06F21/80 ,  G06F21/85 ,  G06F21/71

CPC classification number: G06F21/6218 ,  G06F1/00 ,  G06F13/14 ,  G06F15/177 ,  G06F17/00 ,  G06F21/71 ,  G06F21/80 ,  G06F21/85

Abstract: A service provider can maintain one or more host computing devices that can be accessed as host computing device resources by customers. A hosting platform includes components arranged in a manner to limit modifications to software or firmware on hardware components. In some aspects, the hosting platform may include a master latch that indicates whether the components may be configured, and the master latch may be set once and only reset upon completion of a power cycle. In another aspect, the hosting platform can implement management functions for establishing control plane functions between the host computing device and the service provider that is independent of the customer. Additionally, the management functions can also be utilized to present different hardware or software attributes of the host computing device.

Abstract translation: 服务提供商可以维护一个或多个可由客户作为主机计算设备资源访问的主机计算设备。 托管平台包括以限制对硬件组件上的软件或固件的修改的方式来安排的组件。 在一些方面，托管平台可以包括指示是否可以配置组件的主锁存器，并且可以将主锁存器设置为一次，并且仅在电源周期完成时才复位。 另一方面，托管平台可以实现用于在主机计算设备和独立于客户的服务提供商之间建立控制平面功能的管理功能。 此外，还可以利用管理功能来呈现主机计算设备的不同硬件或软件属性。

公开(公告)号：US20160154597A1

公开(公告)日：2016-06-02

申请号：US15012608

申请日：2016-02-01

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Samuel James McKelvie ,  Michael David Marr

IPC: G06F3/06 ,  G06F1/30

CPC classification number: G06F3/0619 ,  G06F1/30 ,  G06F3/0623 ,  G06F3/0646 ,  G06F3/065 ,  G06F3/067 ,  G06F3/0685 ,  G06F11/00 ,  G06F11/1441 ,  G06F11/2015 ,  G06F12/00 ,  G06F12/1408 ,  G06F21/575 ,  G06F21/602 ,  G06F21/79 ,  G06F21/85

Abstract: Approaches for automatically backing up data from volatile memory to persistent storage in the event of a power outage, blackout or other such failure are described. The approaches can be implemented on a computing device that includes a motherboard, central processing unit (CPU) a main power source, volatile memory (e.g., random access memory (RAM)), an alternate power source and circuitry (e.g., a specialized application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC)) for performing the backup of volatile memory to a persistent storage device. In the event of a power failure of the main power source, the alternate power source is configured to supply power to the specialized ASIC for backing up the data in the volatile memory. For example, when power failure is detected, the ASIC can read the data from the DIMM socket using power supplied from the alternate power source and write that data to a persistent storage device.

Abstract translation: 描述在断电，停电或其他此类故障的情况下自动将数据从易失性存储器备份到持久存储器的方法。 这些方法可以在包括主板，中央处理单元（CPU），主电源，易失性存储器（例如随机存取存储器（RAM）），备用电源和电路（例如，专用应用程序 专用集成电路（ASIC）），用于执行对永久存储设备的易失性存储器的备份。 在主电源发生电源故障的情况下，备用电源被配置为向专用ASIC供电以备份易失性存储器中的数据。 例如，当检测到电源故障时，ASIC可以使用从备用电源提供的电源从DIMM插槽读取数据，并将该数据写入持久存储设备。

公开(公告)号：US09354997B2

公开(公告)日：2016-05-31

申请号：US14666081

申请日：2015-03-23

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Michael David Marr ,  Matthew D. Klein

IPC: H04L12/26 ,  G06F11/26 ,  G06F11/30 ,  G06F11/07 ,  G06F11/36

CPC classification number: G06F11/26 ,  G06F11/0706 ,  G06F11/0793 ,  G06F11/22 ,  G06F11/30 ,  G06F11/3672 ,  G06F11/3692 ,  H04L41/147 ,  H04L41/5003 ,  H04L43/50

Abstract: An asset health monitoring system (AHMS) can assign a confidence indicator to some or all the monitored computing asset in a data center, such as computing systems or networking devices. In response to drops in the confidence indicators, the AHMS can automatically initiate testing of computing assets in order to raise confidence that the asset will perform correctly. Further, the AHMS can automatically initiate remediation procedures for computing assets that fail the confidence testing. By automatically triggering testing of assets and/or remediation procedures, the AHMS can increase reliability for the data center by preemptively identifying problems.