Abstract: In one embodiment, a device obtains path probing data for paths between a set of network nodes wherein a first subset of the set of network nodes are operated by a provider of an online application or service and a second subset of the set of network nodes operated by affiliates. The device generates, based on the path probing data, a performance model of path performances between clients in different geolocations and the online application or service via each of the set of network nodes. The device determines, based on the performance model, a particular node in the second subset should be used as a point of presence for clients located in a particular one of the different geolocations to access the online application or service. The device configures a network overlay including the first subset and the particular node as points of presence for the online application or service.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices are disclosed for re-routing network traffic directed to a pod device. Traffic is routed from an ingress device towards a first node in communication with multiple pods. In response to the detection of a failure event associated with the first pod, a network device address of the first pod is removed from a routing table. If a packet is received from the ingress device that is destined for a service, the routing table is used to look up a pod for handling a service request associated with the service. A network device address of a second pod is determined based on not finding the network device address of the first pod in the routing table. The packet is then forwarded to the second pod using the second device address before the ingress device knows that the first pod has failed.

Abstract: Systems and methods provide for segment routing (SR) with fast reroute in a container network. An SR ingress can receive a packet from a first container destined for a container service. The ingress can generate an SR packet including a segment list comprising a first segment to a first container service host, a second segment to a second service host, and a third segment to the service. The ingress can forward the SR packet to a first SR egress corresponding to the first host using the first segment. The first egress can determine whether the first service and/or host is reachable. If so, the first egress can forward the SR packet to the first host or the packet to the service. If not, the first egress can perform a fast reroute and forward the SR packet to a second SR egress corresponding to the second host using the second segment.

Abstract: Systems and methods provide for segment routing (SR) with fast reroute in a container network. An SR ingress can receive a packet from a first container destined for a container service. The ingress can generate an SR packet including a segment list comprising a first segment to a first container service host, a second segment to a second service host, and a third segment to the service. The ingress can forward the SR packet to a first SR egress corresponding to the first host using the first segment. The first egress can determine whether the first service and/or host is reachable. If so, the first egress can forward the SR packet to the first host or the packet to the service. If not, the first egress can perform a fast reroute and forward the SR packet to a second SR egress corresponding to the second host using the second segment.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media for enabling container networking are disclosed. In one aspect, a method includes receiving a request from a first network container on a source server to establish a data session with a second network container on a destination server; determining a destination switch of the destination server based on the request; identifying a communication tunnel between the source server and the destination server; generating a data stream to be embedded in the pre-established communication tunnel, wherein a communication protocol associated with the request is different from a communication protocol used by the data stream; receiving a data packet to be sent to the destination container; mapping the data packet to the data stream; and sending the data packet to the destination server via the data stream over the communication tunnel.

Abstract: Systems and methods provide for segment routing (SR) with fast reroute in a container network. An SR ingress can receive a packet from a first container destined for a container service. The ingress can generate an SR packet including a segment list comprising a first segment to a first container service host, a second segment to a second service host, and a third segment to the service. The ingress can forward the SR packet to a first SR egress corresponding to the first host using the first segment. The first egress can determine whether the first service and/or host is reachable. If so, the first egress can forward the SR packet to the first host or the packet to the service. If not, the first egress can perform a fast reroute and forward the SR packet to a second SR egress corresponding to the second host using the second segment.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices are disclosed for re-routing network traffic directed to a pod device. Traffic is routed from an ingress device towards a first node in communication with multiple pods. In response to the detection of a failure event associated with the first pod, a network device address of the first pod is removed from a routing table. If a packet is received from the ingress device that is destined for a service, the routing table is used to look up a pod for handling a service request associated with the service. A network device address of a second pod is determined based on not finding the network device address of the first pod in the routing table. The packet is then forwarded to the second pod using the second device address before the ingress device knows that the first pod has failed.

Abstract: Systems and methods provide for segment routing (SR) with fast reroute in a container network. An SR ingress can receive a packet from a first container destined for a container service. The ingress can generate an SR packet including a segment list comprising a first segment to a first container service host, a second segment to a second service host, and a third segment to the service. The ingress can forward the SR packet to a first SR egress corresponding to the first host using the first segment. The first egress can determine whether the first service and/or host is reachable. If so, the first egress can forward the SR packet to the first host or the packet to the service. If not, the first egress can perform a fast reroute and forward the SR packet to a second SR egress corresponding to the second host using the second segment.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media for enabling container networking are disclosed. In one aspect, a method includes receiving a request from a first network container on a source server to establish a data session with a second network container on a destination server; determining a destination switch of the destination server based on the request; identifying a communication tunnel between the source server and the destination server; generating a data stream to be embedded in the pre-established communication tunnel, wherein a communication protocol associated with the request is different from a communication protocol used by the data stream; receiving a data packet to be sent to the destination container; mapping the data packet to the data stream; and sending the data packet to the destination server via the data stream over the communication tunnel.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes identifying a change in network topology at a network device, transmitting a test packet from the network device to determine if an adjacent network device located in a backup path has converged following the network topology change, and updating a forwarding information base at the network device in response to the network topology change if a response to the test packet indicates that the adjacent network device has converged. An apparatus and logic are also disclosed herein.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes identifying a change in network topology at a network device, transmitting a test packet from the network device to determine if an adjacent network device located in a backup path has converged following the network topology change, and updating a forwarding information base at the network device in response to the network topology change if a response to the test packet indicates that the adjacent network device has converged. An apparatus and logic are also disclosed herein.

Abstract: A real-time customer relation management system is disclosed. The system can provide increased availability, reduced internal latencies, and reduced data processing and transfer. The system can provide real time processing and batch processing. The system architecture can have an in-memory write-through cache. The cache can store data that would have otherwise been sent to a database. The system can have a backup in-memory write-through cache. The system can use a warm standby, for example, to enhance data backup efficiency.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method of providing advertising to a client includes establishing a billing experience between a client and a provider, providing advertising opportunities to the client on at least one of a continual basis and a periodic basis, evaluating a credit risk associated with the client at least one of periodically and upon occurrence of an event, and modifying the billing experience automatically based on the credit risk associated with the client.

Abstract: The present invention provides a storage system having a storage device having at least one polymeric sheet sealed along a portion of its' periphery to provide an opening to a storage space; a resealable closure structure adapted to seal the opening to the storage space, the resealable closure structure comprising selectively engaging male and female profiles and a sealing compound comprising liquid silicone and at least one filler in proportions suitable for at least incidental contact to food items contained within the storage space; a vacuum valve assembly disposed on the polymeric sheet; a stand-off structure disposed adjacent to the vacuum valve assembly, wherein the stand-off structure has a series of raised surfaces facing the vacuum valve assembly; a portable vacuum pump assembly structured to engage the vacuum valve assembly; and a liquid separator assembly coupled to the portable vacuum pump assembly.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method of providing advertising to a client includes establishing a billing experience between a client and a provider, providing advertising opportunities to the client on at least one of a continual basis and a periodic basis, evaluating a credit risk associated with the client at least one of periodically and upon occurrence of an event, and modifying the billing experience automatically based on the credit risk associated with the client.

Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and methods for managing risk in business transactions. In an embodiment, a computer-implemented method of managing risk exposure of a provide includes providing a product from the provider to a client under an initial billing experience between the provider and the client, evaluating a credit risk associated with the client at least one of periodically or upon occurrence of an event, and modifying a credit line the provider is willing to offer the client.

Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and methods for managing risk in business transactions. In an embodiment, a computer-implemented method of managing risk exposure of a provide includes providing a product from the provider to a client under an initial billing experience between the provider and the client, evaluating a credit risk associated with the client at least one of periodically or upon occurrence of an event, and modifying a credit line the provider is willing to offer the client.