System and related method for network monitoring and control based on applications
US9130826B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 15, 2013 |
| Grant date | Sep 8, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 28, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L63/0245
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A network architecture system that expands the control network administrators have on existing networks. The system provides application identification and usage data by user, by device and network location. Dynamic traffic mirroring of the system allows for the efficient use of a tool to identify computer applications running on the network. The system includes the ability to embed the tool where needed rather than pervasively based on the use of the dynamic mirroring to bring the packets to the tool. The architecture implemented functions allow the ability to start small with a single application identification tool added to a network management server, examine flows from throughout the network (via mirroring) and upgrade policy control based on real application identification data and usage, then grow to pervasive deployment where virtually all new flows could be identified and controlled via policy. This architecture enables substantially complete application visibility and control.
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