Periodic exporting of information over a flow protocol
US7941529B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 14, 2008 |
| Grant date | May 10, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 5, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L43/0894
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In some example embodiments, a apparatus and method are shown that include receiving a subscription instruction identifying a subscription to management information from a network device. Additionally, the apparatus and method includes periodically retrieving the management information from the network device. Further, the apparatus and method includes formatting the management information according to an export template. The apparatus and method also includes transmitting the management information utilizing a protocol. A apparatus and network device are also shown that include receiving a management information snapshot as part of a periodic subscription. This apparatus and method includes processing the management information snapshot based upon an export template, the export template defined as part of an IPFIX protocol.
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