A Method and Apparatus of Adapting an Association of Physical Resources with a Summarized Resource
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Abstract
A method of adapting an association of physical resources with a summarized resource in a hierarchical routed network. The method comprises monitoring at least one parameter of the physical resources. The method comprises adapting the association of physical resources with the summarized resource, based on the monitoring.
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45 Claims
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1-25. -25. (canceled)
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26. A method of operation in a hierarchical routed network that includes a domain, the method comprising:
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allocating physical resources to a summarized resource in the domain, said summarized resource corresponding to a virtual topology of the domain for use in hierarchical routing of traffic through the domain; monitoring demand for the allocated physical resources; and adapting the allocation in dependence on the monitored demand. - View Dependent Claims (27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35)
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36. An apparatus configured for operation in a hierarchical routed network that includes a domain, the apparatus comprising processing and associated interface circuitry configured to:
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allocate physical resources to a summarized resource in the domain, said summarized resource corresponding to a virtual topology of the domain for use in hierarchical routing of traffic through the domain; monitor demand for the allocated physical resources; and adapt the allocation in dependence on the monitored demand. - View Dependent Claims (37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45)
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