Network management
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1. A method implemented in a network apparatus used in a network, the method comprising:
- sensing network topology and network utilization;
receiving a request from an application;
deciding path setup requirement using network state information obtained from the network topology and the network utilization; and
translating the path setup requirement into a rule to be installed;
wherein the sensing of the network utilization comprises polling a utilization counter on each switch.
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Abstract
A method implemented in a network apparatus used in a network is disclosed. The method includes sensing network topology and network utilization, receiving a request from an application, deciding path setup requirement using network state information obtained from the network topology and the network utilization, and translating the path setup requirement into a rule to be installed. Other methods, apparatuses, and systems also are disclosed.
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1. A method implemented in a network apparatus used in a network, the method comprising:
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sensing network topology and network utilization; receiving a request from an application; deciding path setup requirement using network state information obtained from the network topology and the network utilization; and translating the path setup requirement into a rule to be installed; wherein the sensing of the network utilization comprises polling a utilization counter on each switch. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A method implemented in a network apparatus used in a network, the method comprising:
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sensing network topology and network utilization; receiving a request from an application; deciding path setup requirement using network state information obtained from the network topology and the network utilization; and translating the path setup requirement into a rule to be installed, wherein the sensing of the network utilization comprises capturing a message triggered by a switch on flow entry expiration.
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10. A non-transitory computer readable medium storing a program causing a computer to execute a process including:
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sensing network topology and network utilization; receiving a request from an application; deciding path setup requirement using network state information obtained from the network topology and the network utilization; and translating the path setup requirement into a rule to be installed; wherein the sensing of the network utilization comprises polling a utilization counter on each switch.
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