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Virtual network interface objects

US10848431B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 26, 2019
Grant dateNov 24, 2020
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Expiry dateJul 26, 2039

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L2101/668
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods and apparatus for interfaces to manage virtual network interface objects. A system may include resource instances and a network interface virtualization coordinator. Responsive to a record creation request, the coordinator creates an interface records that may include an IP address, subnet information and security properties. The coordinator may, in response to a request to attach the record to a resource instance, enable traffic directed to the IP address to flow to the resource instance. In response to a subsequent detach request, the traffic to the IP address may be disabled at the resource instance. The same interface record may be attached to another resource instance in response to another attach request, enabling traffic directed to the IP address to flow to the second resource instance.

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