Datacenter Virtual Network Traffic Segregation via Intermediary Gateway
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Solution Overview
Problem
In communication systems, mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) face challenges in efficiently using datacenters with virtual networks, as they need to share access networks with multiple mobile network operators (MNOs) and segregate cloud computing and carrier core network traffic, leading to inefficiencies in traffic management.
Innovation Solution
A communication system is implemented within a datacenter that includes a first virtual network for mobile communication functions and a second virtual network for cloud services, with a distributing mechanism to route traffic from a communication facility to either network, enhancing versatility and efficient use of resources.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a virtual network is constructed within a datacenter to enable MVNO to provide services, then service provision capability is improved, but traffic management complexity increases due to the need to share access networks with multiple MNOs and segregate cloud computing and carrier traffic
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the virtual network into two separate virtual networks: a first virtual network for mobile communication functions and a second virtual network for cloud services. This segmentation allows independent management and routing of traffic types, reducing the complexity of managing mixed traffic while maintaining the ability to provide both services.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a gateway as an intermediary component that connects the datacenter to the communication facility and manages traffic distribution. The gateway acts as a mediator that receives traffic from the communication facility and distributes it to the appropriate virtual network, simplifying traffic management by centralizing the decision-making process in a single intermediary device.
2Productivity
If cloud computing and carrier core network coexist within the same datacenter, then resource utilization is improved, but traffic segregation becomes problematic
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the network traffic by creating two distinct virtual networks: one for mobile communication functions and another for cloud services. This segmentation enables cloud computing and carrier core network to coexist in the same datacenter while maintaining clear separation of their respective traffic flows, thus achieving both high resource utilization and simplified traffic segregation.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a new dimension of virtualization by creating multiple virtual networks within the physical datacenter infrastructure. This dimensional approach allows different types of traffic to be separated logically rather than physically, enabling resource sharing while maintaining traffic segregation through virtual network boundaries.
3Productivity
If multiple MNOs share the same access network through a virtual network in a datacenter, then network sharing efficiency is improved, but traffic distribution complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a gateway as an intermediary that centralizes the traffic distribution function. The gateway receives traffic from the communication facility and distributes it to the appropriate virtual network based on predetermined criteria, simplifying the complexity of distributing traffic among multiple MNOs by consolidating the distribution logic in a single intermediary device.
Solution Approach 2:
The gateway is designed as a universal device that can handle traffic from multiple MNOs and distribute it to different virtual networks based on various criteria. This multi-functional capability allows the same gateway to serve multiple MNOs efficiently without requiring separate distribution mechanisms for each operator.
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AI summary
A datacenter, a communication apparatus, a communication method, and a communication control method in a communication system are provided that can enhance the versatility of a datacenter and a virtual network constructed therein. A communication system includes: a communication facility owned by at least one network operator; and a datacenter connected to the communication facility over a network, wherein the datacenter includes: a first virtual network that implements mobile communication functions by using the communication facility; a second virtual network that provides a cloud service; and a communication means, wherein the communication means includes: a reception means for receiving traffic from the communication facility; and a distributing means for distributing the received traffic to either the first virtual network or the second virtual network.