Network-access partitioning using virtual machines
US10055231B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 19, 2012 |
| Grant date | Aug 21, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 20, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2209/5018
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Approaches for handling network resources in a virtualized computing environment. A first request for network resources is received from a first virtual machine. Policy data is consulted to determine how to service the first request. The first request is processed by providing the first virtual machine with access to only a first portion of network resources. A second request for network resources is received from a second virtual machine. Policy data is consulted to determine how to service the second request. The second request is processed by providing the second virtual machine with access to only a second portion of network resources that is not coextensive with the first portion. In this way, virtual machines may have access to particular resources and/or specific bounded areas of a network.
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