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Alarm threshold for BGP flapping detection

US8289856B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 28, 2010
Grant dateOct 16, 2012
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Expiry dateApr 21, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L41/0213
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods and systems are described that improve the alarming logic for Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) flapping events. Embodiments provide an alarm threshold on BGP flapping conditions and alert on BGP related events. A reduction in silent failures and network outage minutes is achieved.

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