Dynamic service orchestration within PaaS platforms
US9912613B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 30, 2015 |
| Grant date | Mar 6, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 22, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L45/34
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
According to one exemplary embodiment, a method for orchestrating a flow of a packet through a software-defined network (SDN) switch is provided. The method may include determining at least one available service associated with the SDN switch. The method may also include receiving the packet at an input port associated with the SDN switch, wherein the packet has a destination value and a packet type. The method may then include generating a flow entry based on the at least one available service and the packet type, wherein the flow entry has a plurality of entry characteristics and an action. The method may further include selecting the flow entry based on matching the plurality of entry characteristics to the destination value and the packet type. The method may also include performing the action associated with the selected flow entry.
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