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Methods and system for allocating an IP address for an instance in a network function virtualization (NFV) system

US9887959B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 19, 2015
Grant dateFeb 6, 2018
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Expiry dateJul 29, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L61/5061
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for allocating an IP address for an instance in a NFV system includes obtaining a first requirement of IP address allocation from VNFD by a first node in the NFV system. A second requirement of IP address allocation for the instance is determined according to the first requirement. Then the second requirement is sent to a second node in the NFV system that allocates the IP address for the instance.

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