Verifying resource functionality before use by a grid job submitted to a grid environment

• US 20060150157A1
• Filed: 01/06/2005
• Published: 07/06/2006
• Est. Priority Date: 01/06/2005
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
• Original Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
• Inventors: Hamilton, Rick Allen II, Seaman, James W., Joseph, Joshy, Fellenstein, Craig William
• Granted Patent: US 7,502,850 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 709/201
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 11/004 Error avoidance G06F11/07 and subgroups take precedence
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 11/0709 in a distributed system consisting of a plurality of standalone computer nodes, e.g. clusters, client-server systems
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 11/0751 Error or fault detection not based on redundancy power supply failures G06F1/30; network fault management H04L41/06
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 9/5072 Grid computing
• CPC Class Codes: H04L 41/0681 Configuration of triggering conditions
• CPC Class Codes: H04L 41/0893 Assignment of logical groups to network elements
• CPC Class Codes: H04L 41/0894 Policy-based network configuration management
• CPC Class Codes: H04L 43/0811 by checking connectivity
• CPC Class Codes: H04L 43/50 Testing arrangements

Abstract

A method, system, and program for verifying resource functionality before use by a grid job submitted to a grid environment are provided. When a new resource is allocated to a particular execution environment within a grid environment managed by a grid management system, then a grid verification service automatically selects and runs at least one functionality test on the new resource as controlled by the grid management system. Responsive to a result of the functionality test, the grid verification system verifies whether the result meets an expected result before enabling routing of the grid job to the new resource, such that the functionality of the new resource is automatically verified before access to the new resource is allowed to maintain quality of service in processing grid jobs.

Claims

1. A computer-implemented method for verifying a resource within a particular execution environment for a grid job submitted in a grid environment, comprising:

detecting a new resource in a particular execution environment within a grid environment managed by a grid management system, wherein said particular execution environment comprises at plurality of grid resources grouped for handling a grid job;

running at least one functionality test on said new resource as controlled by said grid management system; and

responsive to receiving a result of said at least one functionality test, verifying whether said result meets an expected results before enabling routing of said grid job to said new resource, such that a functionality of said new resource is automatically verified before access to said new resource is allowed.

2. The computer-implemented method according to claim 1 for verifying a resource within a particular execution environment, wherein detecting a new resource in a particular execution environment within a grid environment managed by a grid management system, further comprises:

detecting said new resource, wherein said new resource is added to said execution environment comprising a plurality of resources previously tested for functionality.

3. The computer-implemented method according to claim 1 for verifying a resource within a particular execution environment, wherein detecting a new resource in a particular execution environment within a grid environment managed by a grid management system, further comprises:

detecting said new resource, wherein said new resource is added to said execution environment comprising a plurality of additional resources requiring testing for functionality.

4. The computer-implemented method according to claim 1 for verifying a resource within a particular execution environment, wherein detecting a new resource in a particular execution environment within a grid environment managed by a grid management system, further comprises:

detecting said new resource, wherein said new resource is added to said execution environment to replace a defective resource.

5. The computer-implemented method according to claim 1 for verifying a resource within a particular execution environment, wherein running at least one functionality test on said new resource as controlled by said grid management system, further comprises:

directing a test job to said new resource from said grid management system; and

receiving a test result for said test job.

6. The computer-implemented method according to claim 1 for verifying a resource within a particular execution environment, wherein running at least one functionality test on said new resource as controlled by said grid management system, further comprises:

calling a diagnostic tool enabled to locally test said new resource; and

receiving a log file from said diagnostic tool indicating at least one test result.

7. The computer-implemented method according to claim 1 for verifying a resource within a particular execution environment, further comprising:

analyzing said result for a plurality of specified error conditions; and

responsive to detecting at least one error from among said plurality of specified error conditions, attempting to resolve said at least one error; and

responsive to resolving said error, verifying that said result meets said expected result.

8. The computer-implemented method according to claim 7 for verifying a resource within a particular execution environment, further comprising:

responsive to said error remaining unresolved, replacing said new resource in said execution environment.

9. The computer-implemented method according to claim 7 for verifying a resource within a particular execution environment, further comprising:

receiving at least one test criteria from a client submitting said grid job; and

responsive to enabling routing of said grid job to said new resource, running said at least one functionality test with said at least one test criteria while said grid job is executing.

10. The computer-implemented method according to claim 1 for verifying a resource within a particular execution environment, wherein said grid management system manages allocation of a plurality of grid resources within said grid environment to a plurality of execution environments.

11. A computer-implemented system for verifying a resource within a particular execution environment for a grid job submitted in a grid environment, comprising:

a grid environment comprising a plurality of grid resources managed by a grid management system;

a grid service supported by said grid management system within said grid environment;

said grid service further comprising;

means for detecting a new resource in a particular execution environment within said grid environment, wherein said particular execution environment comprises at plurality of grid resources grouped for handling a grid job;

means for running at least one functionality test on said new resource as controlled by said grid management system; and

means, responsive to receiving a result of said at least one functionality test, for verifying whether said result meets an expected results before enabling routing of said grid job to said new resource.

12. The computer-implemented system according to claim 11 for verifying a resource within a particular execution environment, wherein said means for detecting a new resource in a particular execution environment within a grid environment managed by a grid management system, further comprises:

means for detecting said new resource, wherein said new resource is added to said execution environment comprising a plurality of resources previously tested for functionality.

13. The computer-implemented system according to claim 11 for verifying a resource within a particular execution environment, wherein said means for detecting a new resource in a particular execution environment within a grid environment managed by a grid management system, further comprises:

means for detecting said new resource, wherein said new resource is added to said execution environment comprising a plurality of additional resources requiring testing for functionality.

14. The computer-implemented system according to claim 11 for verifying a resource within a particular execution environment, wherein said means for detecting a new resource in a particular execution environment within a grid environment managed by a grid management system, further comprises:

means for detecting said new resource, wherein said new resource is added to said execution environment to replace a defective resource.

15. The computer-implemented system according to claim 11 for verifying a resource within a particular execution environment, wherein said means for running at least one functionality test on said new resource as controlled by said grid management system, further comprises:

means for directing a test job to said new resource from said grid management system; and

means for receiving a test result for said test job.

16. The computer-implemented system according to claim 11 for verifying a resource within a particular execution environment, wherein said means for running at least one functionality test on said new resource as controlled by said grid management system, further comprises:

means for calling a diagnostic tool enabled to locally test said new resource; and

means for receiving a log file from said diagnostic tool indicating at least one test result.

17. The computer-implemented system according to claim 11 for verifying a resource within a particular execution environment, said grid service further comprising:

means for analyzing said result for a plurality of specified error conditions; and

means, responsive to detecting at least one error from among said plurality of specified error conditions, for attempting to resolve said at least one error; and

means, responsive to resolving said error, for verifying that said result meets said expected result.

18. The computer-implemented system according to claim 17 for verifying a resource within a particular execution environment, said grid service further comprising:

means, responsive to said error remaining unresolved, for replacing said new resource in said execution environment.

19. The computer-implemented system according to claim 17 for verifying a resource within a particular execution environment, said grid service further comprising:

means for receiving at least one test criteria from a client submitting said grid job; and

means, responsive to enabling routing of said grid job to said new resource, for running said at least one functionality test with said at least one test criteria while said grid job is executing.

20. The computer-implemented system according to claim 11 for verifying a resource within a particular execution environment, wherein said grid management system manages allocation of a plurality of grid resources within said grid environment to a plurality of execution environments.

21. A computer program product, residing on a computer readable medium, for controlling verification of a resource within a particular execution environment for a grid job submitted in a grid environment, comprising:

means for controlling detection of a new resource in a particular execution environment within a grid environment managed by a grid management system, wherein said particular execution environment comprises at plurality of grid resources grouped for handling a grid job;

means for enabling at least one functionality test to run on said new resource as controlled by said grid management system; and

means for controlling verification of whether said result meets an expected results before enabling routing of said grid job to said new resource, responsive to receiving a result of said at least one functionality test.

22. The computer program product according to claim 21 for controlling verification of a resource within a particular execution environment, wherein said means for controlling detection of a new resource in a particular execution environment within a grid environment managed by a grid management system, further comprises:

means for controlling detection of said new resource, wherein said new resource is added to said execution environment comprising a plurality of resources previously tested for functionality.

23. The computer program product according to claim 21 for controlling verification of a resource within a particular execution environment, wherein said means for controlling detection of a new resource in a particular execution environment within a grid environment managed by a grid management system, further comprises:

means for controlling detection of said new resource, wherein said new resource is added to said execution environment comprising a plurality of additional resources requiring testing for functionality.

24. The computer program product according to claim 21 for controlling verification of a resource within a particular execution environment, wherein said means for controlling detection of a new resource in a particular execution environment within a grid environment managed by a grid management system, further comprises:

means for controlling detection of said new resource, wherein said new resource is added to said execution environment to replace a defective resource.

25. The computer program product according to claim 21 for controlling verification of a resource within a particular execution environment, wherein said means for enabling at least one functionality test to run on said new resource as controlled by said grid management system, further comprises:

means for directing a test job to said new resource from said grid management system; and

means for enabling receipt of a test result for said test job.

26. The computer program product according to claim 21 for controlling verification of a resource within a particular execution environment, wherein said means for enabling at least one functionality test to run on said new resource as controlled by said grid management system, further comprises:

means for calling a diagnostic tool enabled to locally test said new resource; and

means for enabling receipt of a log file from said diagnostic tool indicating at least one test result.

27. The computer program product according to claim 21 for controlling verification of a resource within a particular execution environment, further comprising:

means for analyzing said result for a plurality of specified error conditions; and

means, responsive to detecting at least one error from among said plurality of specified error conditions, for attempting to resolve said at least one error; and

means, responsive to resolving said error, for controlling verification that said result meets said expected result.

28. The computer program product according to claim 27 for controlling verification of a resource within a particular execution environment, further comprising:

means, responsive to said error remaining unresolved, for requesting replacement of said new resource in said execution environment.

29. The computer program product according to claim 27 for controlling verification of a resource within a particular execution environment, further comprising:

means for enabling receipt of at least one test criteria from a client submitting said grid job; and

means, responsive to enabling routing of said grid job to said new resource, for enabling said at least one functionality test with said at least one test criteria to run while said grid job is executing.