Method for policy-driven, classifying, and routing traffic using the domain name system
US11115387B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 2, 2019 |
| Grant date | Sep 7, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 20, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L61/59
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems, methods, and computer-readable storage media are provided for managing application traffic. A routing policy defines the data flow path between the client device (which uses a virtual private network (VPN) client) and the appropriate network-based service. Based on various factors associated with the user, the client device, and the destination (e.g. network-based service), the routing policy will direct the VPN client to communicate with either a public DNS (via the public Internet) or to a private DNS (via the private Intranet). The resulting IP addresses will be used to establish a particular route (either over a public Internet or private Intranet) between the client device and the network-based service in accordance to the routing policy.
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