Systems and methods for generating packet forwarding rules based on network policy
US8693344B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 27, 2011 |
| Grant date | Apr 8, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 30, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L41/342
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Network policies that control the flow of traffic through a network may be implemented using a controller server that controls a network of switches. Based on network packet attributes, the controller server may identify network policies that are associated with the network traffic. The controller server may identify dependencies between the network policies based on priorities that are associated with the network policies and overlap between the network policies. The controller server may provide the switches with packet forwarding rules based on the identified dependencies between the network policies, network switch attributes, and network switch capabilities. The packet forwarding rules may implement network policies for current network traffic and future network traffic.
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