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Periodic exporting of information over a flow protocol

US7941529B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 14, 2008
Grant dateMay 10, 2011
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Expiry dateJun 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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