Device and related method for dynamic traffic mirroring policy
US9584393B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 15, 2013 |
| Grant date | Feb 28, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 24, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L67/1095
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A function is provided in a network system for policy-based dynamic mirroring for network traffic. The function monitors events, topology and status of the network and installs, enables, selects or changes traffic mirrors associated with the operation of one or more devices of the network. The mirror policies are established based on network polices and/or rules. The mirror policies and the enablement, installation, selection or changing of them are based on multiple criteria. The function provides for the selection of traffic to mirror, how much of it to mirror, where to mirror it and when to stop the mirroring. The function may be established in network entry devices as well as core switching devices of the network. The function can select portals for the mirroring activity and can secure the mirroring.
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