Dynamic virtual private network (VPN) resource provisioning using a dynamic host configuration protocol (DHCP) server, a domain name system (DNS) and/or static IP assignment
US8249081B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 29, 2006 |
| Grant date | Aug 21, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 6, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L63/0272
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method of provisioning resources, which includes hosting at least one resource at a first site. A secure connection is established between the first site and a second site, and a listing of available resources is exported to the second site. The second site publishes the listing of available resources to at least one client and at least one resource from the first site to second site is provisioned by providing the at least one client with an IP address of the at least one resource.
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