Dynamic network address space allocation for virtual networks
US10693715B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 26, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jun 23, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 8, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L2101/668
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Techniques for dynamic allocation of network address spaces in virtual networks implemented in a service provider system are described. Upon a scaling condition of an allocation rule being determined to be satisfied, a network address space of a virtual network can be automatically expanded or contracted. The scaling condition can be specified by a customer associated with the virtual network. The allocation rule may also include a allocation factor that indicates an amount of network addresses that are to be added to or removed from the virtual network.
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