Patents by Inventor Daniel J. Wendlandt

Daniel J. Wendlandt has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20230421410
    Abstract: A network system that includes a first set of network hosts in a first domain and a second set of network hosts in a second domain. Within each of the domains, the system includes several edge switching elements (SEs) that each couple to the network hosts and forward network data to and from the set of network hosts. Within the first domain, the system includes (i) an interior SE that couples to a particular edge SE in order to receive network data for forwarding from the edge SE when the edge SE does not recognize a destination location of the network data and (ii) an interconnection SE that couples to the interior SE, the edge SE, and the second domain through an external network. When the edge SE receives network data with a destination address in the second domain, it forwards the network data directly to the interconnection SE.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2023
    Publication date: December 28, 2023
    Applicant: Nicira, Inc.
    Inventors: Teemu Koponen, Martin Casado, Pankaj Thakkar, Ronghua Zhang, Daniel J. Wendlandt
  • Patent number: 11804987
    Abstract: A network system that includes a first set of network hosts in a first domain and a second set of network hosts in a second domain. Within each of the domains, the system includes several edge switching elements (SEs) that each couple to the network hosts and forward network data to and from the set of network hosts. Within the first domain, the system includes (i) an interior SE that couples to a particular edge SE in order to receive network data for forwarding from the edge SE when the edge SE does not recognize a destination location of the network data and (ii) an interconnection SE that couples to the interior SE, the edge SE, and the second domain through an external network. When the edge SE receives network data with a destination address in the second domain, it forwards the network data directly to the interconnection SE.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2023
    Assignee: NICIRA, INC.
    Inventors: Teemu Koponen, Martin Casado, Pankaj Thakkar, Ronghua Zhang, Daniel J. Wendlandt
  • Patent number: 11683214
    Abstract: Systems and methods for managing a network are described. A view of current state of the network is maintained where the current state of the network characterizes network topology and network constituents, including network entities and network elements residing in or on the network. Events are announced that correspond to changes in the state of the network and one or more network elements can be configured accordingly. Methods for managing network traffic are described that ensure forwarding and other actions taken by network elements implement globally declared network policy and refer to high-level names, independently of network topology and the location of network constituents. Methods for discovering network constituents are described, whereby are automatically configured. Routing may be performed using ACL and packets can be intercepted to permit host to continue in sleep mode. The methods are applicable to virtual environments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Assignee: NICIRA, INC.
    Inventors: Martin Casado, Keith E. Amidon, Peter J. Balland, III, Natasha Gude, Justin Pettit, Benjamin L. Pfaff, Scott J. Shenker, Daniel J. Wendlandt
  • Publication number: 20220400088
    Abstract: In general, the present invention relates to a virtual platform in which one or more distributed virtual switches can be created for use in virtual networking. According to some aspects, the distributed virtual switch according to the invention provides the ability for virtual and physical machines to more readily, securely, and efficiently communicate with each other even if they are not located on the same physical host and/or in the same subnet or VLAN. According other aspects, the distributed virtual switches of the invention can support integration with traditional IP networks and support sophisticated IP technologies including NAT functionality, stateful firewalling, and notifying the IP network of workload migration. According to further aspects, the virtual platform of the invention creates one or more distributed virtual switches which may be allocated to a tenant, application, or other entity requiring isolation and/or independent configuration state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2022
    Publication date: December 15, 2022
    Inventors: Martin Casado, Paul Ingram, Keith E. Amidon, Peter J. Balland, III, Teemu Koponen, Benjamin L. Pfaff, Justin Pettit, Jesse E. Gross, IV, Daniel J. Wendlandt
  • Patent number: 11425055
    Abstract: In general, the present invention relates to a virtual platform in which one or more distributed virtual switches can be created for use in virtual networking. According to some aspects, the distributed virtual switch according to the invention provides the ability for virtual and physical machines to more readily, securely, and efficiently communicate with each other even if they are not located on the same physical host and/or in the same subnet or VLAN. According other aspects, the distributed virtual switches of the invention can support integration with traditional IP networks and support sophisticated IP technologies including NAT functionality, stateful firewalling, and notifying the IP network of workload migration. According to further aspects, the virtual platform of the invention creates one or more distributed virtual switches which may be allocated to a tenant, application, or other entity requiring isolation and/or independent configuration state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Assignee: NICIRA, INC.
    Inventors: Martin Casado, Paul Ingram, Keith E. Amidon, Peter J. Balland, III, Teemu Koponen, Benjamin L. Pfaff, Justin Pettit, Jesse E. Gross, IV, Daniel J. Wendlandt
  • Publication number: 20220103452
    Abstract: Some embodiments provide a method for a network controller that manages several managed forwarding elements. The method receives a request to trace a specified packet having a particular source on a logical switching element. The method generates the packet at the network controller according to the packet specification. The generated packet includes an indicator that the packet is for a trace operation. The method inserts the packet into a managed forwarding element associated with the particular source. The method receives a set of messages from a set of managed forwarding elements that process the packet regarding operations performed on the packet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2021
    Publication date: March 31, 2022
    Inventors: Igor Ganichev, Pankaj Thakkar, Paul Fazzone, Teemu Koponen, Daniel J Wendlandt
  • Patent number: 11201808
    Abstract: Some embodiments provide a method for a network controller that manages several managed forwarding elements. The method receives a request to trace a specified packet having a particular source on a logical switching element. The method generates the packet at the network controller according to the packet specification. The generated packet includes an indicator that the packet is for a trace operation. The method inserts the packet into a managed forwarding element associated with the particular source. The method receives a set of messages from a set of managed forwarding elements that process the packet regarding operations performed on the packet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2021
    Assignee: NICIRA, INC.
    Inventors: Igor Ganichev, Pankaj Thakkar, Paul Fazzone, Teemu Koponen, Daniel J. Wendlandt
  • Publication number: 20210258269
    Abstract: In general, the present invention relates to a virtual platform in which one or more distributed virtual switches can be created for use in virtual networking. According to some aspects, the distributed virtual switch according to the invention provides the ability for virtual and physical machines to more readily, securely, and efficiently communicate with each other even if they are not located on the same physical host and/or in the same subnet or VLAN. According other aspects, the distributed virtual switches of the invention can support integration with traditional IP networks and support sophisticated IP technologies including NAT functionality, stateful firewalling, and notifying the IP network of workload migration. According to further aspects, the virtual platform of the invention creates one or more distributed virtual switches which may be allocated to a tenant, application, or other entity requiring isolation and/or independent configuration state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2021
    Publication date: August 19, 2021
    Inventors: Martin Casado, Paul Ingram, Keith E. Amidon, Peter J. Balland, III, Teemu Koponen, Benjamin L. Pfaff, Justin Pettit, Jesse E. Gross, IV, Daniel J. Wendlandt
  • Publication number: 20210184898
    Abstract: A network system that includes a first set of network hosts in a first domain and a second set of network hosts in a second domain. Within each of the domains, the system includes several edge switching elements (SEs) that each couple to the network hosts and forward network data to and from the set of network hosts. Within the first domain, the system includes (i) an interior SE that couples to a particular edge SE in order to receive network data for forwarding from the edge SE when the edge SE does not recognize a destination location of the network data and (ii) an interconnection SE that couples to the interior SE, the edge SE, and the second domain through an external network. When the edge SE receives network data with a destination address in the second domain, it forwards the network data directly to the interconnection SE.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2021
    Publication date: June 17, 2021
    Inventors: Teemu Koponen, Martin Casado, Pankaj Thakkar, Ronghua Zhang, Daniel J. Wendlandt
  • Patent number: 10931600
    Abstract: In general, the present invention relates to a virtual platform in which one or more distributed virtual switches can be created for use in virtual networking. According to some aspects, the distributed virtual switch according to the invention provides the ability for virtual and physical machines to more readily, securely, and efficiently communicate with each other even if they are not located on the same physical host and/or in the same subnet or VLAN. According other aspects, the distributed virtual switches of the invention can support integration with traditional IP networks and support sophisticated IP technologies including NAT functionality, stateful firewalling, and notifying the IP network of workload migration. According to further aspects, the virtual platform of the invention creates one or more distributed virtual switches which may be allocated to a tenant, application, or other entity requiring isolation and/or independent configuration state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Assignee: NICIRA, INC.
    Inventors: Martin Casado, Paul Ingram, Keith E. Amidon, Peter J. Balland, III, Teemu Koponen, Benjamin L. Pfaff, Justin Pettit, Jesse E. Gross, IV, Daniel J. Wendlandt
  • Publication number: 20210021455
    Abstract: Systems and methods for managing a network are described. A view of current state of the network is maintained where the current state of the network characterizes network topology and network constituents, including network entities and network elements residing in or on the network. Events are announced that correspond to changes in the state of the network and one or more network elements can be configured accordingly. Methods for managing network traffic are described that ensure forwarding and other actions taken by network elements implement globally declared network policy and refer to high-level names, independently of network topology and the location of network constituents. Methods for discovering network constituents are described, whereby are automatically configured. Routing may be performed using ACL and packets can be intercepted to permit host to continue in sleep mode. The methods are applicable to virtual environments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2020
    Publication date: January 21, 2021
    Inventors: Martin Casado, Keith E. Amidon, Peter J. Balland, III, Natasha Gude, Justin Pettit, Benjamin L. Pfaff, Scott J. Shenker, Daniel J. Wendlandt
  • Patent number: 10749736
    Abstract: Systems and methods for managing a network are described. A view of current state of the network is maintained where the current state of the network characterizes network topology and network constituents, including network entities and network elements residing in or on the network. Events are announced that correspond to changes in the state of the network and one or more network elements can be configured accordingly. Methods for managing network traffic are described that ensure forwarding and other actions taken by network elements implement globally declared network policy and refer to high-level names, independently of network topology and the location of network constituents. Methods for discovering network constituents are described, whereby are automatically configured. Routing may be performed using ACL and packets can be intercepted to permit host to continue in sleep mode. The methods are applicable to virtual environments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2020
    Assignee: NICIRA, INC.
    Inventors: Martin Casado, Keith E. Amidon, Peter J. Balland, III, Natasha Gude, Justin Pettit, Benjamin L. Pfaff, Scott J. Shenker, Daniel J. Wendlandt
  • Patent number: 10193708
    Abstract: A network system that includes a first set of network hosts in a first domain and a second set of network hosts in a second domain. Within each of the domains, the system includes several edge switching elements (SEs) that each couple to the network hosts and forward network data to and from the set of network hosts. Within the first domain, the system includes (i) an interior SE that couples to a particular edge SE in order to receive network data for forwarding from the edge SE when the edge SE does not recognize a destination location of the network data and (ii) an interconnection SE that couples to the interior SE, the edge SE, and the second domain through an external network. When the edge SE receives network data with a destination address in the second domain, it forwards the network data directly to the interconnection SE.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: NICIRA, INC.
    Inventors: Teemu Koponen, Martin Casado, Pankaj Thakkar, Ronghua Zhang, Daniel J. Wendlandt
  • Patent number: 10091028
    Abstract: Some embodiments provide a novel network control system for managing a set of switching elements in a network. The network control system includes a first set of network controllers for managing a first set of switching elements that enable communication between a first set of machines. The network control system includes a second set of network controllers for managing a second set of switching elements that enable communication between a second set of machines. The second set of switching elements is separate from the first set of switching elements and the second set of machines is separate from the first set of machines. The network control system includes a third set of network controllers for managing the first and second sets of network controllers in order to enable communication between machines in the first set of machines and machines in the second set of machines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2018
    Assignee: NICIRA, INC.
    Inventors: Teemu Koponen, Martin Casado, Pankaj Thakkar, Ronghua Zhang, Daniel J. Wendlandt
  • Publication number: 20180102937
    Abstract: Systems and methods for managing a network are described. A view of current state of the network is maintained where the current state of the network characterizes network topology and network constituents, including network entities and network elements residing in or on the network. Events are announced that correspond to changes in the state of the network and one or more network elements can be configured accordingly. Methods for managing network traffic are described that ensure forwarding and other actions taken by network elements implement globally declared network policy and refer to high-level names, independently of network topology and the location of network constituents. Methods for discovering network constituents are described, whereby are automatically configured. Routing may be performed using ACL and packets can be intercepted to permit host to continue in sleep mode. The methods are applicable to virtual environments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2017
    Publication date: April 12, 2018
    Inventors: Martin Casado, Keith E. Amidon, Peter J. Balland, III, Natasha Gude, Justin Pettit, Benjamin L. Pfaff, Scott J. Shenker, Daniel J. Wendlandt
  • Patent number: 9876672
    Abstract: Systems and methods for managing a network are described. A view of current state of the network is maintained where the current state of the network characterizes network topology and network constituents, including network entities and network elements residing in or on the network. Events are announced that correspond to changes in the state of the network and one or more network elements can be configured accordingly. Methods for managing network traffic are described that ensure forwarding and other actions taken by network elements implement globally declared network policy and refer to high-level names, independently of network topology and the location of network constituents. Methods for discovering network constituents are described, whereby are automatically configured. Routing may be performed using ACL and packets can be intercepted to permit host to continue in sleep mode. The methods are applicable to virtual environments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Assignee: NICIRA, INC.
    Inventors: Martin Casado, Keith E. Amidon, Peter J. Balland, III, Natasha Gude, Justin Pettit, Benjamin Levy Pfaff, Scott J Shenker, Daniel J Wendlandt
  • Publication number: 20170163570
    Abstract: In general, the present invention relates to a virtual platform in which one or more distributed virtual switches can be created for use in virtual networking. According to some aspects, the distributed virtual switch according to the invention provides the ability for virtual and physical machines to more readily, securely, and efficiently communicate with each other even if they are not located on the same physical host and/or in the same subnet or VLAN. According other aspects, the distributed virtual switches of the invention can support integration with traditional IP networks and support sophisticated IP technologies including NAT functionality, stateful firewalling, and notifying the IP network of workload migration. According to further aspects, the virtual platform of the invention creates one or more distributed virtual switches which may be allocated to a tenant, application, or other entity requiring isolation and/or independent configuration state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2017
    Publication date: June 8, 2017
    Inventors: Martin Casado, Paul Ingram, Keith E. Amidon, Peter J. Balland, III, Teemu Koponen, Benjamin L. Pfaff, Justin Pettit, Jesse E. Gross, IV, Daniel J. Wendlandt
  • Patent number: 9590919
    Abstract: In general, the present invention relates to a virtual platform in which one or more distributed virtual switches can be created for use in virtual networking. According to some aspects, the distributed virtual switch according to the invention provides the ability for virtual and physical machines to more readily, securely, and efficiently communicate with each other even if they are not located on the same physical host and/or in the same subnet or VLAN. According other aspects, the distributed virtual switches of the invention can support integration with traditional IP networks and support sophisticated IP technologies including NAT functionality, stateful firewalling, and notifying the IP network of workload migration. According to further aspects, the virtual platform of the invention creates one or more distributed virtual switches which may be allocated to a tenant, application, or other entity requiring isolation and/or independent configuration state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2017
    Assignee: NICIRA, INC.
    Inventors: Martin Casado, Paul Ingram, Keith E. Amidon, Peter J. Balland, III, Teemu Koponen, Benjamin L. Pfaff, Justin Pettit, Jesse E. Gross, IV, Daniel J. Wendlandt
  • Patent number: 9444651
    Abstract: A network control system that includes a first set of network controllers for (i) receiving a logical control plane definition of a logical switching element that couples to both a first set of network hosts in a first domain and a second set of network hosts in a second domain, (ii) translating the logical control plane definition of the logical switching element into a first set of flow entries in a first logical forwarding plane, and (iii) translating the first set of flow entries into a second set of flow entries in a second logical forwarding plane. The network control system includes a second set of network controllers in the first domain for (i) receiving a portion of the second set of flow entries and (ii) translating the portion of the second set of flow entries into a third set of flow entries in a physical control plane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: NICIRA, INC.
    Inventors: Teemu Koponen, Martin Casado, Pankaj Thakkar, Ronghua Zhang, Daniel J. Wendlandt
  • Patent number: 9369426
    Abstract: A novel method for configuring first and second managed forwarding elements to perform logical L2 switching and L3 routing is described. The method generates a first set of flow entries for configuring the first managed forwarding element to perform logical L2 ingress processing and L3 routing processing. The method generates a second set of flow entries for configuring the second managed forwarding element to performing logical L2 egress processing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2016
    Assignee: NICIRA, INC.
    Inventors: Teemu Koponen, Ronghua Zhang, Martin Casado, Pankaj Thakkar, Jesse E. Gross, IV, Daniel J. Wendlandt, Mehak Mahajan