Topology-aware control information dissemination in software-defined networking environments
US11606257B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 25, 2019 |
| Grant date | Mar 14, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 25, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L41/0894
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Example methods and systems for a network management entity to perform topology-aware control information dissemination in a software-defined networking (SDN) environment. The method may comprise obtaining group topology information specifying a network group, and a network configuration object that references the network group. The method may also comprise: processing the group topology information to identify, from multiple members of the network group, a first member that is relevant to a first host; and processing the group topology information to identify, from the multiple members, a second member that is irrelevant to the first host. The method may further comprise: generating and sending, to the first host, control information associated with a subset of the network group. The subset may include the first member but exclude the second member.
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