Handling control-plane connectivity loss in virtualized computing environments
US10608869B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 20, 2017 |
| Grant date | Mar 31, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 20, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L67/1053
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Example methods are provided for a first host to handle control-plane connectivity loss in a virtualized computing environment that includes the first host, multiple second hosts and a network management entity. The method may comprise: detecting a loss of control-plane connectivity between the first host and the network management entity; and generating a request message for control information that the first host is unable to obtain from the network management entity. The method may also comprise sending the request message via a peer-to-peer network that connects the first host with the multiple second hosts; and obtaining the control information from a response message that is sent by at least one of the multiple second hosts.
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