Load balanced access to distributed scaling endpoints using global network addresses
US10826832B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 13, 2018 |
| Grant date | Nov 3, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 13, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L2212/00
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods are described to enable the load-balanced use of globalized network addresses, addressable throughout a network to access a network-accessible service. A set of global access points are provided, which advertise availability of the globalized network addresses. On receiving a request to access a network-accessible service, a global access point can select an endpoint for the service from among a number of data centers, based on a desired distribution of traffic among the data centers. The access point is responsive to scaling that might occur at endpoints by periodically retrieving updated configuration information for the endpoints, enabling the access point to nimbly respond to changes in endpoints for the service.
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