Virtual device context (VDC) integration for network services
US9178912B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 15, 2012 |
| Grant date | Nov 3, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 11, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L41/0803
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods and apparatus are provided for virtual device context (VDC) integration for network services. VDC integration for network services generally includes mapping a virtual switch, physical ports on the network switch assigned to the virtual switch, a service node and a physical port on a service node to share a common VDC associated with a configuration of the virtual switch. In this manner, the VDC concept is extended to the service node and the network may be easily managed, with a network switch and associated service nodes configured through a single processing system on the network switch or service node.
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