Resource topology generation for computer systems
US12058006B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 6, 2022 |
| Grant date | Aug 6, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 6, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L41/145
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Disclosed embodiments provide a virtual topology in response to an allocation request. The virtual topology is a synchronized subgraph of the physical topology. The synchronized subgraph virtual topology mirrors the physical topology in terms of tree structure. However, merely sharing the physical topology with users/customers is not feasible, as it may reveal additional infrastructure details such as MAC addresses, IP addresses, and the like, that can compromise security and/or jeopardize multi-tenant operations. Disclosed embodiments create virtual topology structures with obfuscated node data, so that important data such as physical IP addresses and/or MAC addresses are hidden from the end-users. Thus, disclosed embodiments provide the benefits of performance enhancement that comes from sharing the topology without the downside of compromising security by revealing physical topology details.
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