Methods and devices for monitoring of network performance for container virtualization
US10608914B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 1, 2015 |
| Grant date | Mar 31, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 21, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L49/70
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
It is disclosed a server node, a virtual container and methods performed therein for establishing a monitoring function monitoring performance metrics of data traffic of a first task container in a virtual environment. The methods comprise instantiating a monitoring function, receiving data traffic, communicated between the first task container and a second task container, which data traffic is mirrored to a monitoring container. The methods also comprise executing the monitoring function monitoring the performance metrics of the mirrored data traffic. Monitoring and task processes are separated, which allows multiple VNFs to share the same monitor reducing overhead. The disclosure allows for an automatic instantiation and configuration of monitor functions deployed in containers, eliminating the need for manual selection of measurement points, and thus reducing operational expenditure.
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