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Methods and systems for managing network traffic within a virtual network system

US8130641B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 13, 2009
Grant dateMar 6, 2012
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Expiry dateSep 3, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L41/40
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods, systems and computer readable mediums storing computer executable programs for managing network traffic within a virtual network system. A virtual network system defined within a physical network device is identified. A first virtual network device defined within the virtual network system is identified. A virtual network appliance within the physical network device is defined. The virtual network appliance is communicatively coupled to the first virtual network device. The virtual network appliance is communicatively coupled to the virtual network system. The virtual network appliance is operable to manage network traffic associated with the first virtual network device.

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