Abstract: The techniques disclosed herein enable predictive maintenance features in Hybrid Cloud systems. The system can analyze system data defining one or more operating conditions of an on-prem server and determine if one or more predetermined conditions are met. If a predetermined condition is met, the on-prem server can generate and transmit log data to a primary server. The primary server can generate one or more monitor rules having one or more updated predetermined conditions for detecting an anomaly at the on-prem server. Using the monitor rules, the on-prem server can detect and proactively resolve potential issues. The on-prem server can also transmit diagnostic data to the primary server for generating an updated monitor rule that is further tailored to the conditions of the on-prem server.

Abstract: An interface, through which functionality of a cloud computing infrastructure can be accessed, can create defined endpoints through which such an interface is accessed, with such defined endpoints limiting the functionality accessible through the interface to only allowed functions. An elevate function can, through a secure key exchange protocol, receive appropriate assurances and can, in response, remove the functionality limitations of the endpoint, thereby enabling unfettered access to the cloud computing infrastructure. Such unrestricted access can be limited in duration, which duration can be established in advance, or agreed-upon through the key exchange mechanism.

Abstract: The techniques disclosed herein enable predictive maintenance features in Hybrid Cloud systems. The system can analyze system data defining one or more operating conditions of an on-prem server and determine if one or more predetermined conditions are met. If a predetermined condition is met, the on-prem server can generate and transmit log data to a primary server. The primary server can generate one or more monitor rules having one or more updated predetermined conditions for detecting an anomaly at the on-prem server. Using the monitor rules, the on-prem server can detect and proactively resolve potential issues. The on-prem server can also transmit diagnostic data to the primary server for generating an updated monitor rule that is further tailored to the conditions of the on-prem server.

Abstract: An interface, through which functionality of a cloud computing infrastructure can be accessed, can create defined endpoints through which such an interface is accessed, with such defined endpoints limiting the functionality accessible through the interface to only allowed functions. An elevate function can, through a secure key exchange protocol, receive appropriate assurances and can, in response, remove the functionality limitations of the endpoint, thereby enabling unfettered access to the cloud computing infrastructure. Such unrestricted access can be limited in duration, which duration can be established in advance, or agreed-upon through the key exchange mechanism.

Abstract: An interface, through which functionality of a cloud computing infrastructure can be accessed, can create defined endpoints through which such an interface is accessed, with such defined endpoints limiting the functionality accessible through the interface to only allowed functions. An elevate function can, through a secure key exchange protocol, receive appropriate assurances and can, in response, remove the functionality limitations of the endpoint, thereby enabling unfettered access to the cloud computing infrastructure. Such unrestricted access can be limited in duration, which duration can be established in advance, or agreed-upon through the key exchange mechanism.

Abstract: An interface, through which functionality of a cloud computing infrastructure can be accessed, can create defined endpoints through which such an interface is accessed, with such defined endpoints limiting the functionality accessible through the interface to only allowed functions. An elevate function can, through a secure key exchange protocol, receive appropriate assurances and can, in response, remove the functionality limitations of the endpoint, thereby enabling unfettered access to the cloud computing infrastructure. Such unrestricted access can be limited in duration, which duration can be established in advance, or agreed-upon through the key exchange mechanism.

Abstract: The present invention extends to methods, systems, and computer program products for preparing installations and updates for software systems. Aspects of the invention include creating software update packages that are selectable to automatically install essentially any number of code changes for any number of software components to update a software system (e.g., a cloud appliance). In one aspect, a software update package includes: references to code changes for a plurality of software components and references to installation artifacts for installing the code changes, and also indicates interdependencies between the plurality of software components. In another aspect, a software update package includes references to validation code for validating that a software update package transitioned a software system to a goal state.

Abstract: The present invention extends to methods, systems, and computer program products for installing and updating software systems. Aspects of the invention include selecting software update packages that automatically installs essentially any number of code changes for any number of software components to update a software system (e.g., a cloud appliance). In one aspect, a software system is updated by implementing a software update package that includes: references to code changes for a plurality of software components and references to installation artifacts for installing the code changes, and also indicates interdependencies between the plurality of software components. In another aspect, validation code is used to validate that a software update package transitioned a software system to a goal state. In a further aspect, a multi-pass installation process is orchestrated to perform portions of a software update package in a plurality of different passes.