Augmented reality for end-to-end data center it infrastructure layout

Abstract

A method and system for presenting a data-enriched visualization of an end-to-end network topology of components in an information technology (IT) infrastructure, wherein a first asset to be deployed is selected from among a plurality of components, and the set of connections between the first asset and one or more of the plurality of components in the IT infrastructure is identified. A unique code is generated and associated with the first asset, wherein the code embodies operational data, position data, and connection data related to the first asset. Labels bearing the code are generated for application to the first asset and each identified connection of the first asset. When the code is read with a programmed device, the position data and the connection data of the first asset are visualized within the IT infrastructure on a display device using a visualization tool provided by code executing in a processor.

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FIELD OF THE DISCLOSURE[0001]This patent application relates to visualization of an information technology (IT) infrastructure, and, more particularly, to the use of augmented reality (AR) technology to provide users with the end-to-end network topology associated with any given network component.BACKGROUND OF THE DISCLOSURE[0002]Maintenance of an information technology system and infrastructure poses many challenges, chiefly driven by the rapid development of new technologies and the attendant need to integrate these technologies into a prospective or existing IT infrastructure. When the need for a new information technology infrastructure arises, an enterprise will task responsible individuals with the job of establishing the architecture and framework of the new system. Components that provide at least the required minimum system uptime while performing all required tasks and running all applications used by the enterprise are the first assets to be deployed on a nascent network,...

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Benefits of technology

The present patent provides a method and system for creating a data-enriched visualization of an end-to-end network topology of components in an IT infrastructure. The system generates a unique code for each component and their connections in the infrastructure and adds the code to an asset management database. The code can be read using a code scanner or a smart mobile device, and a visualization tool responds by displaying an augmented reality presentation of the position data and connection data of the components. The system can also provide different levels of access to the visualization based on the user's access level. The technical effect of this patent is to provide a more efficient and effective way to manage and visualize the components in an IT infrastructure.

Problems solved by technology

Maintenance of an information technology system and infrastructure poses many challenges, chiefly driven by the rapid development of new technologies and the attendant need to integrate these technologies into a prospective or existing IT infrastructure.

Components that provide at least the required minimum system uptime while performing all required tasks and running all applications used by the enterprise are the first assets to be deployed on a nascent network, but, inevitably, complexity becomes a defining characteristic of the enterprise network infrastructure as countless mission-critical components having different configurations and functions are integrated into the infrastructure.

Historically, labor-intensive and error-prone manual methods have been used to maintain the inventory of installed network components and the details of their routing connections to other installed network components.

However, a standard implementation of an AMDB can only provide as output an up-to-date list of network components and routing paths therebetween.

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