Operating a network using relational database methodology
US8682940B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 2, 2010 |
| Grant date | Mar 25, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 1, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F16/2393
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The disclosed technology involves the use of relational databases in conjunction with declarative language and network-wide, database abstractions to manage and operate networks. The data model creates a logically centralized database abstraction and access point for managing data relevant to network management. Exemplary managed data includes router configurations, network status and provisioning data. This information resides in a single database system which is tightly integrated with the operational network. Transactional write operations are used to change network configurations, and enforce constraints to detect and prevent policy violations during operation. In accordance with one aspect of the disclosed technology, a network operation is implemented by means of a series of database commands—read and/or write—from and to database view tables.
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