Method and System for Triggering Augmented Data Collection on a Network Based on Traffic Patterns
AssigneeExinda Networks PTY, Ltd.
InventorsGreg Veres, Sandra Loop
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Abstract
A method and system for increasing the collection of network traffic data in a network based on the occurrence of predetermined criteria. A network appliance manages network traffic in the network and passes data traffic on the network. Network traffic data is collected based on the data traffic passing through the network appliance at a normal level. It is determined whether the network traffic data indicates an abnormal condition. The collection of network traffic data is increased through the network traffic appliance when an abnormal condition is detected. The network traffic data from the increased collection is stored in a memory device.
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A method of adjusting network data management in a network appliance coupled to devices in a network, the network appliance passing data traffic on the network, the method comprising:
- collecting network traffic data based on the data traffic passing through the network appliance at a normal level;
- determining whether the network traffic data indicates an abnormal condition;
- increasing the collection of network traffic data through the network appliance when an abnormal condition is detected;
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- storing the network traffic data from the increased collection in a memory device.
A traffic management system for regulating network traffic between computing devices in a network, the system comprising:
- a collection module for collecting network traffic data;
- a storage device storing network traffic data;
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- a data analysis module coupled to the data collector module, the data analysis module monitoring the network traffic data from the collection module;
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- wherein the collection module increases collection of network traffic data when an abnormal condition is detected by the data analysis module.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.