NETWORK BROKER

摘要

A network broker divides IP address space into subnets to allow IT infrastructure transfers using a cloud computing environment. A link established between a client and network broker allows transfer of data and provides connectivity between the client and cloud providers. IT infrastructure to be divested is provisioned onto subnets in a cloud environment. A second link is established via the network broker between the entity being divested and the provisioned IT infrastructure. Client access to provisioned IT infrastructure is cut by rerouting, at the network broker, traffic destined to the subnet(s) hosting the provisioned IT infrastructure from the link to the second link. After a new owner assimilates the divested IT infrastructure using the second link, network broker routing rules are adjusted to sever access of the new owner to the subnet(s) hosting the divested IT infrastructure and return access to the subnet(s) to the client.

主权项

1. A method of transferring access to cloud computer resources from a first entity to a second entity, comprising:
providing an intermediary entity having access to one or more cloud computer resources; providing a first network connection to the intermediary entity for the first entity to access the one or more cloud computer resources; provisioning the one or more cloud computer resources with first computer resources from the first entity using the first network connection to provide provisioned cloud computer resources; and providing a second network connection to the intermediary entity for the second entity to access the provisioned cloud computer resources.