Mothod, non-transitory computer-readable storage medium, and computer system for endpoint to perform east-west service insertion in public cloud environments
US11032162B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 18, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jun 8, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 18, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L2212/00
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Example methods and computer systems are provided for east-west service insertion in a public cloud environment. An example method may comprise detecting an egress packet that is destined for a second endpoint located in the same virtual network as a first endpoint. The method may also comprise: in response to determination that service insertion is required, identifying a service path based on a service insertion rule; generating an encapsulated packet by encapsulating the egress packet with an outer header that is addressed from the first endpoint to a network device; and sending the encapsulated packet to cause the network device to send the egress packet towards the service path, thereby steering the egress packet towards the service path for processing.
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