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System, method and graphical user interface for building virtual private networks

  • US 6,577,327 B1
  • Filed: 09/15/1999
  • Issued: 06/10/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/15/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A processor-implemented method for building a sub-network within a main network, comprising the steps of:

  • (a) maintaining current configuration information on the main network;

    (b) receiving a set of high-level requirements to be met by the sub-network;

    (c) translating said set of high-level requirements into a corresponding set of low-level requirements;

    (d) in response to user input, generating at least one option, each option corresponding to a detailed technical specification for configuring the main network such that the set of low-level requirements is met;

    (e) providing a first graphical selection mechanism for allowing the user to select an option;

    (f) in response to the user selecting an option through the first graphical selection mechanism, converting the detailed technical specification corresponding to the selected option into a set of graphical elements;

    (g) displaying said set of graphical elements as a logical view of the main network configured in accordance with the selected option;

    (h) causing resources in the main network to be automatically provisioned to meet said set of high-level requirements.

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