System, method, and computer program for defragmenting a network based on network function virtualization (NFV)
US10291543B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 26, 2016 |
| Grant date | May 14, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 15, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L41/0894
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system, method, and computer program product are provided for migrating availability of a resource type in a communication network using network function virtualization, comprising: selecting a resource type; selecting a first section of the network where demand for the resource type is expected to grow; selecting a second section of the network where demand for the resource type is expected to be stable relative to the first section; selecting a third section of the network communicatively coupled to the first and second sections, the third section comprising higher availability of the resource type than the first section; migrating a first virtual network function (VNF) instance from the third section to the first section; and migrating a second virtual network function instance from the second section to the third section.
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