DYNAMIC, BROKER-BASED VIRTUAL SERVICE PLATFORM (VSP) ENGAGEMENT FOR COMPUTER NETWORKS

摘要

In one embodiment, a device in a network determines one or more network metrics regarding operation of the network. The device determines one or more policy constraints regarding the routing of network traffic through a virtual service platform (VSP). The device generates a VSP usage policy based on the one or more network metrics and on the one or more policy constraints. The VSP usage policy is operable to cause traffic in the network to be routed through a particular VSP that is selected based on the VSP usage policy. The device causes the VSP usage policy to be implemented in the network.

主权项

1. A method comprising:
determining, by a device in a network, one or more network metrics regarding operation of the network; determining, by the device, one or more policy constraints regarding the routing of network traffic through a virtual service platform (VSP); generating, by the device, a VSP usage policy based on the one or more network metrics and on the one or more policy constraints, wherein the VSP usage policy is operable to cause traffic in the network to be routed through a particular VSP that is selected based on the VSP usage policy; and causing, by the device, the VSP usage policy to be implemented in the network.