Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for efficient generation and maintenance of interface components in an infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) environment. A system may receive a request to display a dashboard of components. A declarative metadata set of components is generated and a multi-use agent to parse the declarative metadata set. The multi-use agent may be replicated according to the parsed declarative definition in order to create multiple instances of the multi-use agent corresponding to the one or more determined interface components. The multiple instances of the multi-use agent may then generate and maintain the interface components in real-time. Component generation may be distributed among systems to prevent excessive data transfers and wasteful communications.

Abstract: A method for managing cloud resource dependencies is described. The method may include receiving a resource configuration of a first resource. The method may include identifying a dependency of a first stage of a first resource on a second resource and performing a topological sort of a plurality of resources, based at least in part on the dependency of the first stage of the first resource. The method may include constructing a dependency graph including the plurality of resources, including the first stage of the first resource in a subordinate rank and the second resource in a superior rank, corresponding to the topological sort. The method may include generating an execution queue including the second resource in a priority execution position in the execution queue. The method may include executing the plurality of resources according to the execution queue.

Abstract: A method for managing cloud resource dependencies is described. The method may include receiving a resource configuration of a first resource. The method may include identifying a dependency of a first stage of a first resource on a second resource and performing a topological sort of a plurality of resources, based at least in part on the dependency of the first stage of the first resource. The method may include constructing a dependency graph including the plurality of resources, including the first stage of the first resource in a subordinate rank and the second resource in a superior rank, corresponding to the topological sort. The method may include generating an execution queue including the second resource in a priority execution position in the execution queue. The method may include executing the plurality of resources according to the execution queue.

Abstract: Techniques are described for using a single application to interact with multiple separate realms simultaneously while maintaining data security boundaries. For example, a web browser may be used to access and interact with the multiple separate secure realms while maintaining data security boundaries between the systems. Multiple concurrent sessions may be established for a user between the web browser and multiple realms. Separate sets of security credentials (e.g., credentials used for authentication and authorization purposes) may be used to establish the sessions and for operations performed in the realms via the sessions. The application can also execute logic (e.g., via machine-executable code or instructions) for automating operations performed in the realms, such as, automating the initiation of a certain operation in one realm based upon a response received from another realm, causing operations to be initiated in two different realms such that the operations overlap in the time; and the like.

Abstract: Techniques are described for using a single application to interact with multiple separate realms simultaneously while maintaining data security boundaries. For example, a web browser may be used to access and interact with the multiple separate secure realms while maintaining data security boundaries between the systems. Multiple concurrent sessions may be established for a user between the web browser and multiple realms. Separate sets of security credentials (e.g., credentials used for authentication and authorization purposes) may be used to establish the sessions and for operations performed in the realms via the sessions. The application can also execute logic (e.g., via machine-executable code or instructions) for automating operations performed in the realms, such as, automating the initiation of a certain operation in one realm based upon a response received from another realm, causing operations to be initiated in two different realms such that the operations overlap in the time; and the like.

Abstract: Techniques are described for using a single application to interact with multiple separate realms simultaneously while maintaining data security boundaries. For example, a web browser may be used to access and interact with the multiple separate secure realms while maintaining data security boundaries between the systems. Multiple concurrent sessions may be established for a user between the web browser and multiple realms. Separate sets of security credentials (e.g., credentials used for authentication and authorization purposes) may be used to establish the sessions and for operations performed in the realms via the sessions. The application can also execute logic (e.g., via machine-executable code or instructions) for automating operations performed in the realms, such as, automating the initiation of a certain operation in one realm based upon a response received from another realm, causing operations to be initiated in two different realms such that the operations overlap in the time; and the like.

Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for efficient generation and maintenance of interface components in an infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) environment. A system may receive a request to display a dashboard of components. A declarative metadata set of components is generated and a multi-use agent to parse the declarative metadata set. The multi-use agent may be replicated according to the parsed declarative definition in order to create multiple instances of the multi-use agent corresponding to the one or more determined interface components. The multiple instances of the multi-use agent may then generate and maintain the interface components in real-time. Component generation may be distributed among systems to prevent excessive data transfers and wasteful communications.

Abstract: A method for managing cloud resource dependencies is described. The method may include receiving a resource configuration of a first resource. The method may include identifying a dependency of a first stage of a first resource on a second resource and performing a topological sort of a plurality of resources, based at least in part on the dependency of the first stage of the first resource. The method may include constructing a dependency graph including the plurality of resources, including the first stage of the first resource in a subordinate rank and the second resource in a superior rank, corresponding to the topological sort. The method may include generating an execution queue including the second resource in a priority execution position in the execution queue. The method may include executing the plurality of resources according to the execution queue.

Abstract: Techniques are described for using a single application to interact with multiple separate realms simultaneously while maintaining data security boundaries. For example, a web browser may be used to access and interact with the multiple separate secure realms while maintaining data security boundaries between the systems. Multiple concurrent sessions may be established for a user between the web browser and multiple realms. Separate sets of security credentials (e.g., credentials used for authentication and authorization purposes) may be used to establish the sessions and for operations performed in the realms via the sessions. The application can also execute logic (e.g., via machine-executable code or instructions) for automating operations performed in the realms, such as, automating the initiation of a certain operation in one realm based upon a response received from another realm, causing operations to be initiated in two different realms such that the operations overlap in the time; and the like.

Abstract: Techniques for provisioning cloud services in cloud computing systems are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a method can include providing a user portal configured to communicate with a deployment application configured by a user for provisioning cloud services in the cloud computing system. The method can also include receiving a notification from the user-configured deployment application that a provisioning process is initiated for a cloud service in the cloud computing system. In response to receiving the notification, the method can include assigning a distinct provisioning identifier to the initiated provisioning process associated with the notification and causing an output field associated with the distinct provisioning identifier to be displayed on the user portal. Subsequently, messages of status updates can be forwarded to the status display according to the assigned distinct provisioning identifier.

Abstract: A user interface control that has different logic components for processing different role logic depending on a role that is played by the user interface control. The user interface control may also have a general function component that performs general functions that may be common across multiple user interface controls. Also, a protocol for use in communicating between two user interface controls to establish a communications link. A first user interface control requests information from a second user interface control, which then obtains the requested information. The second user interface control then provides the requested information to the first user interface control, and then awaits the validation of the requested information.

Abstract: Techniques for provisioning cloud services in cloud computing systems are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a method can include providing a user portal configured to communicate with a deployment application configured by a user for provisioning cloud services in the cloud computing system. The method can also include receiving a notification from the user-configured deployment application that a provisioning process is initiated for a cloud service in the cloud computing system. In response to receiving the notification, the method can include assigning a distinct provisioning identifier to the initiated provisioning process associated with the notification and causing an output field associated with the distinct provisioning identifier to be displayed on the user portal. Subsequently, messages of status updates can be forwarded to the status display according to the assigned distinct provisioning identifier.

Abstract: A gallery user interface element that includes multiple selectable service user interface elements. Each of the selectable service user interface elements, when selected, initiates a corresponding predetermined action. Thus, the gallery may be used to initiate any number of predetermined actions by selecting appropriate service user interface elements. The predetermined actions may be performed by a number of user interface elements that are collectively offered by a variety of different applications, application extensions, or the system itself. The predetermined actions may include at least one predetermined action that extends an extendible canvas with one or more additional user interface elements. The gallery may include multiple pinnable elements and have different versions depending on a context in which the gallery was opened.

Abstract: A user interface control that has different logic components for processing different role logic depending on a role that is played by the user interface control. The user interface control may also have a general function component that performs general functions that may be common across multiple user interface controls. Also, a protocol for use in communicating between two user interface controls to establish a communications link. A first user interface control requests information from a second user interface control, which then obtains the requested information. The second user interface control then provides the requested information to the first user interface control, and then awaits the validation of the requested information.

Abstract: A gallery user interface element that includes multiple selectable service user interface elements. Each of the selectable service user interface elements, when selected, initiates a corresponding predetermined action. Thus, the gallery may be used to initiate any number of predetermined actions by selecting appropriate service user interface elements. The predetermined actions may be performed by a number of user interface elements that are collectively offered by a variety of different applications, application extensions, or the system itself. The predetermined actions may include at least one predetermined action that extends an extendible canvas with one or more additional user interface elements. The gallery may include multiple pinnable elements and have different versions depending on a context in which the gallery was opened.