Defining And Managing Virtual Networks In Multi-Tenant Virtualized Data Centers
First Claim
1. A method for managing a plurality of virtual domains residing on a physical network, the method comprising:
- selecting one of the plurality of virtual domains, wherein each of the plurality of virtual domains is independent of physical topology constraints of the physical network;
selecting a first virtual group corresponding to the selected virtual domain, the first virtual group including one or more first virtual endpoints;
selecting a second virtual group corresponding to the selected virtual domain, the second virtual group including one or more second virtual endpoints; and
creating a logical link policy that includes one or more actions corresponding to sending data between the first virtual group and the second virtual group.
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Abstract
An approach is provided in which a computer system selects a virtual domain from multiple virtual domains, which are each overlayed onto a physical network and are independent of physical topology constraints of the physical network. The computer system selects, from the selected virtual domain, a first virtual group that includes one or more first virtual network endpoints. Next, the computer system selects, from the selected virtual domain, a second virtual group that includes one or more second virtual network endpoints. In turn, the computer system creates a logical link policy that includes one or more actions corresponding to sending data between the first virtual group and the second virtual group.
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1. A method for managing a plurality of virtual domains residing on a physical network, the method comprising:
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selecting one of the plurality of virtual domains, wherein each of the plurality of virtual domains is independent of physical topology constraints of the physical network; selecting a first virtual group corresponding to the selected virtual domain, the first virtual group including one or more first virtual endpoints; selecting a second virtual group corresponding to the selected virtual domain, the second virtual group including one or more second virtual endpoints; and creating a logical link policy that includes one or more actions corresponding to sending data between the first virtual group and the second virtual group. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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