System and Method for Multiple Concurrent Virtual Networks
AssigneeiWebGate Technology Limited
InventorCharles Dunelm Gargett
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Abstract
Techniques are provided for establishment of multiple concurrent virtual networks. In one example, there is provided a method operable by a virtual network controller (VNC) or the like. The method may involve establishing communication links with a plurality of virtual network interfaces (VNIs) operatively coupled to a plurality of virtual networks. The method may involve establishing a single port communication link with an operating system. The method may involve allowing the virtual networks to be transported on top of a physical network, and facilitating communication between the operating system and the virtual networks via the single port communication link.
Claims20
A system of multiple concurrent virtual networks, comprising:
- a plurality of virtual networks operatively coupled to a plurality of virtual network interfaces (VNIs);
- a virtual network controller (VNC) in operative communication with the VNIs;
- and
- an operating system operatively coupled with the VNC via a single port connection;
- wherein the VNC is configured to:
- allow the virtual networks to be transported on top of a physical network;
- and
- facilitate communication between the operating system and the virtual networks concurrently via the single port connection.
A method operable by a virtual entity in a network system, comprising:
- establishing communication links with a plurality of virtual network interfaces (VNIs) operatively coupled to a plurality of virtual networks;
- establishing a single port communication link with an operating system;
- allowing the virtual networks to be transported on top of a physical network;
- and
- facilitating communication between the operating system and the virtual networks via the single port communication link.
A computer program product, comprising:
- a computer-readable medium comprising code for causing a computer to:
- establish communication links with a plurality of virtual network interfaces (VNIs) operatively coupled to a plurality of virtual networks;
- establish a single port communication link with an operating system;
- allow the virtual networks to be transported on top of a physical network;
- and
- facilitate communication between the operating system and the virtual networks via the single port communication link.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.