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EP-4740548-A1 - METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR OPTIMISING A NETWORK MANAGEMENT PROCESS

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Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a method and a system [300] for optimising a network management process. The method comprising receiving, at an aggregation unit [302], a streaming data record (SDR) associated with a network procedure of a network function [802], validating, by a validation unit [304], the received SDR based on a predefined target format associated with the SDR, to generate one of a successful validation result and an unsuccessful validation result, ingesting, by the aggregation unit [302], the SDR associated with the network procedure based on the generation of the successful validation result, enriching, by a data analytics engine [306], the received SDR based on the ingestion of the received SDR; and generating, by the data analytics engine [306], an analysis report associated with the network procedure based on at least one of the received SDR and the enriched SDR.

Inventors

  • MURARKA, ANKIT
  • SAXENA, GAURAV
  • BHANDARI, VINEET
  • NK, Navas
  • Kishore, Jugal
  • DE, Supriya Kaushik
  • BHATNAGAR, AAYUSH
  • Sarohi, Meenakshi

Assignees

  • Jio Platforms Limited

Dates

Publication Date
20260513
Application Date
20240611

Claims (20)

  1. 1. A method [400] for optimising a network management process, the method [400] comprising: receiving, at an aggregation unit [302], a streaming data record (SDR) associated with a network procedure of a network function [802]; validating, by a validation unit [304] , the received SDR based on a predefined target format associated with the SDR, to generate one of a successful validation result and an unsuccessful validation result; ingesting, by the aggregation unit [302], the SDR associated with the network procedure based on the generation of the successful validation result; enriching, by a data analytics engine [306], the received SDR based on the ingestion of the received SDR; and generating, by the data analytics engine [306], an analysis report associated with the network procedure based on at least one of the received SDR and the enriched SDR.
  2. 2. The method [400] as claimed in claim 1, wherein the enriching, the received SDR further comprises: adding, by a processing unit, one or more new values to the received SDR to generate an enriched SDR; and storing, at a storage unit [308], the enriched SDR.
  3. 3. The method [400] as claimed in claim 1, wherein the received SDR is validated based on one or more predefined SDR validation policies.
  4. 4. The method [400] as claimed in claim 1, wherein the successful validation result is generated in an event the received SDR successfully matches with the predefined target format associated with the SDR, and the unsuccessful validation result is generated in an event the received SDR does not match with the predefined target format associated with the SDR.
  5. 5. The method [400] as claimed in claim 1, wherein the received SDR associated with the network procedure is generated based on a predefined SDR format associated with said network procedure wherein the predefined SDR format further comprises a SDR header, a SDR pay load and a delimiter.
  6. 6. The method [400] as claimed in claim 5, wherein the SDR header comprises one or more values associated with at least one of a network function name, a network procedure name, a version associated the network procedure, and a relation identifier in a pre-stored format associated with the network function [802],
  7. 7. The method [400] as claimed in claim 5, wherein the SDR payload comprises plurality of fields, wherein each field is associated with one of: a SDR type field identifier in a predetermined format, an incoming Request associated with the network function [802], an Outgoing Response associated with the network function [802], an Outgoing Request associated with the network function [802], an Incoming Response associated with the network function [802], an Originating Call Flow associated with the network function [802], and a Terminating Call Flow associated with the network function [802],
  8. 8. The method [400] as claimed in claim 5, wherein the predefined SDR format is a delimiter separated record format.
  9. 9. The method [400] as claimed in claim 1, wherein the analysis report is generated in at least one of a predefined format and a dynamically generated format.
  10. 10. The method [400] as claimed in claim 1, the method further comprises displaying, via a user interface, the analysis report associated with the network procedure.
  11. 11. A system [300] for optimising a network management process, the system [300] comprising: an aggregation unit [302] configured to receive a streaming data record (SDR) associated with a network procedure; a validation unit [304] connected to at least the aggregation unit [302], the validation unit [304] configured to validate the received SDR based on a predefined target format associated with the SDR, to generate one of a successful validation result and an unsuccessful validation result, wherein the aggregation unit [302] is further configured to ingest the SDR associated with the network procedure based on the generation of the successful validation result; and a data analytics engine [306] connected to at least the validation unit [304], the data analytics engine [306] configured to: enrich the received SDR based on the ingestion of the received SDR, and generate an analysis report associated with the network procedure based on at least one of the received SDR and the enriched SDR.
  12. 12. The system [300] as claimed in claim 11, wherein the data analytics engine [306] is configured to enrich the received SDR by: adding one or more new values to the received SDR to generate an enriched SDR; and storing the enriched SDR.
  13. 13. The system [300] as claimed in claim 11, wherein the received SDR is validated based on one or more predefined SDR validation policies.
  14. 14. The system [300] as claimed in claim 11, wherein the successful validation result is generated in an event the received SDR successfully matches with the predefined target format associated with the SDR, and the unsuccessful validation result is generated in an event the received SDR does not match with the predefined target format associated with the SDR.
  15. 15. The system [300] as claimed in claim 11, wherein the received SDR associated with the network procedure is generated based on a predefined SDR format associated with said network procedure wherein the predefined SDR format further comprises a SDR header, a SDR payload and a delimiter.
  16. 16. The system [300] as claimed in claim 15, wherein the SDR header comprises one or more values associated with at least one of a network function name, a network procedure name, a version associated the network procedure, and a relation identifier in a pre-stored format associated with the network function.
  17. 17. The system [300] as claimed in claim 15, wherein the SDR payload comprises plurality of fields, wherein each field is associated with one of: a SDR type field identifier in a predetermined format, an incoming Request associated with the network function [802], an Outgoing Response associated with the network function [802], an Outgoing Request associated with the network function [802], an Incoming Response associated with the network function [802], an Originating Call Flow associated with the network function [802], and a Terminating Call Flow associated with the network function [802],
  18. 18. The system [300] as claimed in claim 15, wherein the predefined SDR format is a delimiter separated record format.
  19. 19. The system [300] as claimed in claim 11, wherein the data analytics engine [306] is configured to generate the analysis report in at least one of a predefined format and a dynamically generated format.
  20. 20. The system [300] as claimed in claim 11, the system further comprising a user interface configured to display the analysis report associated with the network procedure.

Description

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR OPTIMISING A NETWORK MANAGEMENT PROCESS TECHNICAL FIELD [001] Embodiments of the present disclosure generally relate to network performance management systems. More particularly, embodiments of the present disclosure relate to methods and systems for optimising a network management process. BACKGROUND [002] The following description of the related art is intended to provide background information pertaining to the field of the disclosure. This section may include certain aspects of the art that may be related to various features of the present disclosure. However, it should be appreciated that this section is used only to enhance the understanding of the reader with respect to the present disclosure, and not as admissions of the prior art. [003] Wireless communication technology has rapidly evolved over the past few decades, with each generation bringing significant improvements and advancements. The first generation of wireless communication technology was based on analog technology and offered only voice services. However, with the advent of the second-generation (2G) technology, digital communication and data services became possible, and text messaging was introduced. The fourthgeneration (4G) technology marked the introduction of high-speed internet access, mobile video calling, and location-based services. The fourth-generation (4G) technology revolutionized wireless communication with faster data speeds, better network coverage, and improved security. Currently, the fifth-generation (5G) technology is being deployed, promising even faster data speeds, low latency, and the ability to connect multiple devices simultaneously. With each generation, wireless communication technology has become more advanced, sophisticated, and capable of delivering more services to its users. [004] Further, traditional network monitoring and network structure probing methods have long faced challenges due to the limitations imposed by one or more physical taps, one or more aggregators, and one or more packet capturing tools. The one or more physical taps involve physically accessing and tapping into network cables, often require significant effort and resources. The one or more physical taps may disrupt network connectivity and pose risks of damage or interference to the network infrastructure. Similarly, the one or more aggregators, are used to collect network traffic from multiple sources, however the one or more aggregators face limitations in terms of scalability and flexibility. The one or more aggregators may struggle to handle large volumes of network data, which ultimately leads to potential data loss or delays in capturing critical information. Additionally, the one or more aggregators may not provide granular visibility into specific network segments or devices, which limits the effectiveness in complex network environments. Further, the one or more packet capturing tools are commonly used for network monitoring, however also present challenges. The one or more packets typically require deep packet inspection and analysis, which may be time-consuming and resource intensive. Furthermore, an encrypted traffic poses a significant hurdle for the conventional packet capturing tools, as the conventional packet capturing tools are unable to decipher encrypted content, which limits the ability to provide comprehensive insights. [005] The aforementioned challenges have led to the development of multiple alternative approaches and technologies in network monitoring and structure probing. For instance, software- defined networking (SDN) and network functions virtualization (NFV) have emerged as solutions that offer greater flexibility, scalability, and visibility, which enable centralized management and control of network resources, thereby allowing for efficient monitoring and probing without the need for physical access, which further causes multiple challenges to provide a smooth interface between the Network Function (NF) and the error detection and elimination system. [006] Thus, there exists an imperative need in the art to provide a system and a method for optimising a network management process. SUMMARY [007] This section is provided to introduce certain aspects of the present disclosure in a simplified form that are further described below in the detailed description. This summary is not intended to identify the key features or the scope of the claimed subject matter. [008] An aspect of the present disclosure may relate to a method for optimising a network management process. The method comprises receiving, at an aggregation unit, a streaming data record (SDR) associated with a network procedure of a network function. The method comprises validating, by a validation unit, the received SDR based on a predefined target format associated with the SDR, to generate one of a successful validation result and an unsuccessful validation result. The method comprises ingesting, by the aggregation un