Rebalancing internet protocol (IP) addresses using distributed IP management
US10681003B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 2, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jun 9, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 16, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L61/5061
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A balanced distribution of IP addresses across nodes of a cluster is performed during distributed IP management, wherein IP addresses are dynamically procured and assigned on a first-come, first-serve basis. In one aspect, nodes that participate in distributed IP management can request for IP addresses only if they are determined to be serviceable. A subscription level of a node can be determined based on a maximum number of IP address that can be claimed/owned by the node. As an example, the maximum number of IP address can be evaluated based on a total number of serviceable nodes within the cluster. IP address redistribution can be facilitated to ensure that subscription levels of the nodes are at an optimal level.
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