Gathering network statistics in a distributed network service environment
US6606316B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 2, 1999 |
| Grant date | Aug 12, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 2, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L47/31
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method are described for gathering statistics about packets. The method includes determining at a service manager statistics that are to be gathered for a flow and sending instructions to a forwarding agent from the service manager detailing how to gather statistics for the flow. The forwarding agent is implemented on a network device and the forwarding agent is operative to receive statistics gathering instructions for a flow from the service manager. A report is received at the service manager of statistics gathered at the forwarding agent according to the instructions sent by the service manager.
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