| 摘要 |
A network element (101-104) of a software-defined network is adapted to construct a configuration system on the basis of configuration data received from a controller (105, 106) of the software-defined network. The network element is arranged to transmit, in response to an event indicating a need to verify the configuration system, status information to the controller. The event may comprise for example a loss and a subsequent re-establishment of a connection between the network element and the controller. The status information indicates a first portion of the configuration data which has been implemented in the configuration system prior to the event. After receiving the status information, the controller is able transmit an appropriate second portion of the configuration data to the network element so as to enable verification of an appropriate portion of the configuration system. Thus, there is no need to verify the whole configuration system after the event. |
