CN107332713A - A kind of traffic failure engine of positioning implementation method based on script - Google Patents

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CN107332713A
CN107332713A CN201710680305.5A CN201710680305A CN107332713A CN 107332713 A CN107332713 A CN 107332713A CN 201710680305 A CN201710680305 A CN 201710680305A CN 107332713 A CN107332713 A CN 107332713A
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王贤
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Abstract

The invention discloses a kind of traffic failure engine of positioning implementation method based on script, including:All fault diagnosis scripts are obtained, each fault diagnosis script includes input and output parameter;One step is constituted by least one fault diagnosis script, each step specifies input and output parameter;Configuration, which is carried out, between one node of each step correspondence, different nodes by the incidence relation between correspondence step in advance forms different execution routes, every execution route one fault diagnosis scheme of correspondence;When business breaks down, judge whether input parameter is legal using task scheduling mode, if the input parameter is legal, according to the execution route between the different nodes being pre-configured with, generate a variety of diagnosis reports.The input parameter that the present invention provides fault diagnosis scheme can carry out diagnostic analysis, generation diagnosis report and diagnostic log, maintain easily personnel and failure is handled, improve operating efficiency, while reducing the workload and maintenance cost of attendant.

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A kind of traffic failure engine of positioning implementation method based on script
Technical field
Realized the present invention relates to a kind of Fault Locating Method, more particularly to a kind of traffic failure engine of positioning based on script Method.
Background technology
A series of automatic flow a, decision tree being made up of nodes, each node includes a script.
When a failure occurs it, by automatic or manual mode call flow, flow engine according to the parameter of input, performed Output in journey, selects an execution route, and output performs conclusion.
In configuration process, each node is required for specifying parameter source, the flow direction of next node, and finally output is performed As a result, implementing result can intuitively be shown by chart.
But there are the following problems for current technology scheme:
1) timer-triggered scheduler function perform script is carried using linux system, if successfully it is difficult to know;
2) when having front and rear execution sequence between multiple scripts, Linux scheduling is difficult this dependence order of management Script.
Therefore, tandem, which is relied on, between the state and script in order to need to solve Linux scheduling perform scripts closes The problem of being, it is necessary to be improved to existing traffic failure localization method.
The content of the invention
The technical problems to be solved by the invention are to provide a kind of traffic failure engine of positioning implementation method based on script, By calling fault diagnosis scheme there is provided the input parameter of scheme, diagnostic analysis, generation diagnosis report and diagnosis day are carried out Will, maintains easily personnel and failure is handled, and improves operating efficiency, while reducing the workload of attendant and safeguarding into This.
The present invention is to provide a kind of traffic failure based on script to solve the technical scheme that above-mentioned technical problem is used Engine of positioning implementation method, comprises the following steps:
All fault diagnosis scripts are obtained, each fault diagnosis script includes input and output parameter;
One step is constituted by least one fault diagnosis script, each step specifies input and output parameter;
Configured in advance by the incidence relation between correspondence step between one node of each step correspondence, different nodes Form different execution routes, every execution route one fault diagnosis scheme of correspondence;
When business breaks down, judge whether input parameter is legal using task scheduling mode, if the input parameter It is legal, then according to the execution route between the different nodes being pre-configured with, the Transfer Parameters between corresponding step, and perform Fault diagnosis script in corresponding steps, generates a variety of diagnosis reports.
Further, it is further comprising the steps of:
If the input parameter is illegal, prompt message is provided, it is desirable to re-enter parameter.
Further, it is further comprising the steps of:
After generation diagnosis report, diagnostic log is also generated, the diagnostic log records each node output, and will most The output of latter node is used as diagnosis.
Further, the diagnostic log shows that the diagnostic log includes task names, side with list or graphics mode Case title, state conclusion, time started, end time and details.
Further, the output parameter of the fault diagnosis script uses string representation, and is separated by separator; The input parameter of each step is used as the input parameter of first fault diagnosis script in the step, first fault diagnosis Script returns to a character string after the completion of performing, and return output parameter is separated by separator, and using output parameter under The input parameter of one fault diagnosis script, the output parameter of last fault diagnosis script is joined as the output of the step Number.
Further, the fault diagnosis scheme is zabbix_agent abnormity diagnosis, and the fault diagnosis scheme passes through Newly-increased task is configured, and input parameter is zabbix_agent configuration files and Target IP, output parameter be dbjective state with Log information, newly-increased task configuration is sequentially connected by such as lower node forms an execution route:Check target to service end IP's Connective, inspection Target IP zabbix_agent states, output Target IP can not connect, check whether port opens, opens mesh IP zabbix_agent processes are marked, agent side configuration file is checked and checks agent side daily record.
Further, the fault diagnosis scheme using step table, step contingency table and step parameter table memory node it Between execution route;Fault diagnosis scheme is called using task list and mission bit stream table automatic or manual;And by log sheet and A note in the execution of a record correspondence diagnostic task, the history lists in history lists record diagnosis daily record, the log sheet The execution of record one fault diagnosis script of correspondence.
A kind of traffic failure engine of positioning implementation method based on script proposed by the present invention, by calling fault diagnosis side Case carries out diagnostic analysis, generation diagnosis report and diagnostic log there is provided the input parameter of scheme, maintains easily personnel couple event Barrier is handled, and improves operating efficiency, while reducing the workload and maintenance cost of attendant.
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Fig. 1 is a kind of flow chart of traffic failure engine of positioning implementation method based on script in the embodiment of the present invention;
Fig. 2 is a kind of flow of traffic failure engine of positioning implementation method based on script in another embodiment of the present invention Figure;
Fig. 3 is that a kind of script scheme of the traffic failure engine of positioning implementation method based on script is matched somebody with somebody in the embodiment of the present invention Put figure.
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A kind of traffic failure engine of positioning implementation method based on script in the embodiment of the present invention, by calling failure to examine Disconnected scheme carries out diagnostic analysis, generation diagnosis report and diagnostic log, maintains easily personnel there is provided the input parameter of scheme Failure is handled, operating efficiency is improved, while reducing the workload and maintenance cost of attendant.
It is understandable to enable above-mentioned purpose, feature and beneficial effect of the invention to become apparent, below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings to this The specific embodiment of invention is described in detail.
Fig. 1 is a kind of traffic failure engine of positioning implementation method based on script in the embodiment of the present invention.Such as Fig. 1 institutes Show that the traffic failure engine of positioning implementation method based on script that the present invention is provided comprises the following steps:
Step 101 obtains all fault diagnosis scripts, and each fault diagnosis script includes input and output parameter;Step Rapid 102 constitute a step by least one fault diagnosis script, and each step specifies input and output parameter;Step Configuration formation is carried out between 103 one node of each step correspondence, different nodes by the incidence relation between correspondence step in advance Different execution routes, every execution route one fault diagnosis scheme of correspondence;Step 104 is used when business breaks down Task scheduling mode judges whether input parameter is legal, if step 105 input parameter is legal, and basis is pre-configured with not With the execution route between node, the Transfer Parameters between corresponding step, and perform the fault diagnosis pin in corresponding steps This, generates a variety of diagnosis reports;If step 106 input parameter is illegal, prompt message is provided, it is desirable to re-enter ginseng Number.
Fig. 2 is a kind of traffic failure engine of positioning implementation method based on script in another embodiment of the present invention, including Following steps:
Step 201 obtains all fault diagnosis scripts, and each fault diagnosis script includes input and output parameter;Step Rapid 202 constitute a step by least one fault diagnosis script, and each step specifies input and output parameter;Step Configuration formation is carried out between 203 one node of each step correspondence, different nodes by the incidence relation between correspondence step in advance Different execution routes, every execution route one fault diagnosis scheme of correspondence;Step 204 is used when business breaks down Task scheduling mode judges whether input parameter is legal, if step 205 input parameter is legal, and basis is pre-configured with not With the execution route between node, the Transfer Parameters between corresponding step, and perform the fault diagnosis pin in corresponding steps This, generates a variety of diagnosis reports;If step 206 input parameter is illegal, prompt message is provided, it is desirable to re-enter ginseng Number;Step 207 also generates diagnostic log after generation diagnosis report, and the diagnostic log records each node output, and will The output of last node is used as diagnosis.Wherein, the fault diagnosis conceptual internal workflow there may be a plurality of hold Walking along the street footpath, is circulated according to nodal point connecting rule, accordingly, may generate a variety of diagnosis reports.By experienced fortune Tie up personnel depaly diagnosis scheme, one step of each node correspondence.According to the content of failure, a set of flow is configured, was being performed Cheng Zhong, can carry out flow torsion according to the output of some node.Fig. 3 is a kind of industry based on script in the embodiment of the present invention The script arrangements figure of business fault location engine implementing method.As shown in figure 3,3 execution routes are configured with, including path 1- 2-4, path 1-2-5, path 1-3-6, corresponding, diagnosis report in having 3, practical application scene may more complicated a, node A plurality of execution route may be separated, but its operation principle is the same.
In specific implementation, the diagnostic log shows that the diagnostic log includes task name with list or graphics mode Title, Scenario Name, state conclusion, time started, end time and details.
The script includes herein below:The expression formula of input parameter, that is, perform the ginseng that a fault diagnosis script needs Number;The expression formula of output parameter, i.e., the output parameter after the completion of described fault diagnosis script execution;The separator of output parameter, I.e. described fault diagnosis script returns to a character string after the completion of performing, and is separated, is corresponded to be described defeated by separator Go out parameter.Each step needs to specify input and output parameter, is used as sending for constructing plan.In the process carried into execution a plan In, scheme only needs to the Transfer Parameters between step, and parameter is passed to the fault diagnosis script finally performed by step.Wherein, The output parameter of the fault diagnosis script uses string representation, and is separated by separator;The input ginseng of each step Number is returned as the input parameter of first fault diagnosis script in the step after the completion of first fault diagnosis script execution A character string is returned, return output parameter is separated by separator, and regard output parameter as next fault diagnosis script Input parameter, the output parameter of last fault diagnosis script as the step output parameter.
When breaking down, can use automatic or manual mode invocation scheme, the input parameter of input scheme, system by it It is considered as a subtask, performs this subtask, generation diagnostic log and diagnosis.
In specific implementation, the fault diagnosis scheme is zabbix_agent abnormity diagnosis, the fault diagnosis scheme Configured by newly-increased task, input parameter is zabbix_agent configuration files and Target IP, and output parameter is target-like State and log information, newly-increased task configuration is sequentially connected by such as lower node forms an execution route:Check target to service end IP connectedness, inspection Target IP zabbix_agent states, output Target IP can not connect, check whether port is opened, opened Target IP zabbix_agent processes are opened, agent side configuration file is checked and check agent side daily record.
In specific implementation, the fault diagnosis scheme is using step table, step contingency table and step parameter table storage section Execution route between point;Fault diagnosis scheme is called using task list and mission bit stream table automatic or manual;And pass through daily record In table and history lists record diagnosis daily record, the log sheet one in the execution of a record correspondence diagnostic task, the history lists The execution of bar record one fault diagnosis script of correspondence.
The diagnostic log includes log sheet and history lists, and the log sheet is one and records holding for correspondence diagnostic task OK, the history represents the execution of record one fault diagnosis script of correspondence.
A kind of traffic failure engine of positioning implementation method based on script proposed by the present invention, by calling fault diagnosis side Case carries out diagnostic analysis, generation diagnosis report and diagnostic log there is provided the input parameter of scheme, maintains easily personnel couple event Barrier is handled, and improves operating efficiency, while reducing the workload and maintenance cost of attendant.
Although the present invention is disclosed as above with preferred embodiment, so it is not limited to the present invention, any this area skill Art personnel, without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention, when a little modification can be made and perfect, therefore the protection model of the present invention Enclose when by being defined that claims are defined.

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1. a kind of traffic failure engine of positioning implementation method based on script, it is characterised in that comprise the following steps:
All fault diagnosis scripts are obtained, each fault diagnosis script includes input and output parameter;
One step is constituted by least one fault diagnosis script, each step specifies input and output parameter;
Configuration formation is carried out between one node of each step correspondence, different nodes by the incidence relation between correspondence step in advance Different execution routes, every execution route one fault diagnosis scheme of correspondence;
When business breaks down, judge whether input parameter is legal using task scheduling mode, if the input parameter is legal, Then according to the execution route between the different nodes being pre-configured with, the Transfer Parameters between corresponding step, and perform corresponding Fault diagnosis script in step, generates a variety of diagnosis reports.
2. the traffic failure engine of positioning implementation method according to claim 1 based on script, it is characterised in that also include Following steps:
If the input parameter is illegal, prompt message is provided, it is desirable to re-enter parameter.
3. the traffic failure engine of positioning implementation method according to claim 1 based on script, it is characterised in that also include Following steps:
After generation diagnosis report, also generate diagnostic log, the diagnostic log records each node output, and by last The output of individual node is used as diagnosis.
4. the traffic failure engine of positioning implementation method according to claim 3 based on script, it is characterised in that described to examine Disconnected daily record is shown with list or graphics mode, when the diagnostic log includes task names, Scenario Name, state conclusion, beginning Between, end time and details.
5. the traffic failure engine of positioning implementation method according to claim 1 based on script, it is characterised in that the event The output parameter of barrier diagnostic script uses string representation, and is separated by separator;The input parameter conduct of each step The input parameter of first fault diagnosis script in the step, first fault diagnosis script returns to one after the completion of performing Character string, return output parameter is separated by separator, and using output parameter as next fault diagnosis script input Parameter, the output parameter of last fault diagnosis script as the step output parameter.
6. the traffic failure engine of positioning implementation method according to claim 1 based on script, it is characterised in that the event Barrier diagnosis scheme is zabbix_agent abnormity diagnosis, and the fault diagnosis scheme is configured by newly-increased task, input ginseng Number be zabbix_agent configuration files and Target IP, output parameter be dbjective state and log information, increase newly task configuration by An execution route is formed as lower node is sequentially connected:Check target to service end IP connective, inspection Target IP Zabbix_agent states, output Target IP can not connect, check whether port opens, open Target IP zabbix_agent Process, check agent side configuration file and check agent side daily record.
7. the traffic failure engine of positioning implementation method according to claim 3 based on script, it is characterised in that the event Hinder diagnosis scheme using the execution route between step table, step contingency table and step parameter table memory node;Using task list Fault diagnosis scheme is called with mission bit stream table automatic or manual;And by log sheet and history lists record diagnosis daily record, it is described The corresponding fault diagnosis script of a record in the execution of a record correspondence diagnostic task, the history lists in log sheet Perform.
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