发明名称 |
VIRTUAL NETWORK OVERLAYS AND METHODS OF FORMING THEREOF |
摘要 |
Systems are provided for overlaying a virtual network on a physical network in a data center environment. An overlay system is arranged in an overlay virtual network to include an overlay agent and an overlay helper. The overlay agent is implemented in an access switch. The overlay helper is implemented in an end station that is in communication with the access switch. Overlay parameters in compliance with an in-band protocol are transmitted between the overlay agent and the overlay helper.
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申请公布号 |
US2013044629(A1) |
申请公布日期 |
2013.02.21 |
申请号 |
US201113212790 |
申请日期 |
2011.08.18 |
申请人 |
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION;BISWAS AMITABHA;KIDAMBI JAYAKRISHNA;MUKHERJEE NILANJAN;PANDEY VIJOY A. |
发明人 |
BISWAS AMITABHA;KIDAMBI JAYAKRISHNA;MUKHERJEE NILANJAN;PANDEY VIJOY A. |
分类号 |
H04L0012/000056 |
主分类号 |
H04L0012/000056 |
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