Abstract: In some examples, a system monitors a network that includes a collection of interconnected virtual network functions (VNFs), the monitoring comprising receiving control information from a VNF of the VNFs, the control information specifying an action to take to address an issue detected by the VNF. Responsive to the monitoring, the system modifies an allocation of resources to the VNF.

Abstract: In some examples, a first virtual network function (VNF) that is part of a collection of interconnected VNFs detects a service interruption in a network that includes the collection interconnected VNFs. In response to detecting the service interruption, the first VNF sends control information to a target entity, the control information specifying an action to take to change a communication flow through the collection of interconnected VNFs.

Abstract: An interface module in a user space intercepts a call from a first virtual process, the call to cause communication of data from the first virtual process to a second virtual process. The interface module accesses mapping information to redirect the communication of data to the second virtual process without passing through the protocol stack of a kernel, the mapping information comprising entries each including network addresses used in identifying a respective connection between corresponding virtual processes.

Abstract: Example implementations relate to a data processing method for monitoring at least one performance metric associated with a characteristic of a virtual network function; the method comprising instantiating the virtual network function, monitoring said at least one performance metric associated with the characteristic of the virtual network function; and adapting allocated resources supporting the virtual network function according to said monitoring.

Abstract: In some examples, a system monitors a network that includes a collection of interconnected virtual network functions (VNFs), the monitoring comprising receiving control information from a VNF of the VNFs, the control information specifying an action to take to address an issue detected by the VNF. Responsive to the monitoring, the system modifies an allocation of resources to the VNF.

Abstract: In some examples, a first virtual network function (VNF) that is part of a collection of interconnected VNFs detects a service interruption in a network that includes the collection interconnected VNFs. In response to detecting the service interruption, the first VNF sends control information to a target entity, the control information specifying an action to take to change a communication flow through the collection of interconnected VNFs.

Abstract: A system and method for a self-adapting SDWAN to ensure compliance with client requirements. A SDWAN performance analyzer continuously monitors all of the nodes within an SDWAN, receiving a plurality of operational data regarding operational parameters of each node. Based on the operational data, a machine learning algorithm is applied to develop a tree-structure representative of a desired network configuration, based on the real-time state of the network, to ensure compliance with client requirements. The SDWAN performance analyzer can generate configuration commands to send to one or more of the nodes in the SDWAN to reconfigure the operational parameters of the nodes in line with the desired network configuration.

Abstract: Example implementations relate to a data processing method for monitoring at least one performance metric associated with a characteristic of a virtual network function; the method comprising instantiating the virtual network function, monitoring said at least one performance metric associated with the characteristic of the virtual network function; and adapting allocated resources supporting the virtual network function according to said monitoring.

Abstract: One or more nodes in a distributed trust-based network may receive an indication of one or more data transactions by an entity at a virtual network function service and a cryptocurrency transaction from the entity. A smart contract may record the cryptocurrency transaction in a distributed ledger in the distributed trust-based network. The smart contract may track usage of the virtual network function service by the entity by updating a transaction record associated with the entity in the smart contract to include an amount of data transacted by the virtual network function service for the one or more data transactions, where the transaction record is stored in the distributed ledger in the distributed trust-based network. The smart contract may generate billing information for the usage of the virtual network function service by the entity based at least in part on the transaction record associated with the entity.

Abstract: An interface module in a user space intercepts a call from a first virtual process, the call to cause communication of data from the first virtual process to a second virtual process. The interface module accesses mapping information to redirect the communication of data to the second virtual process without passing through the protocol stack of a kernel, the mapping information comprising entries each including network addresses used in identifying a respective connection between corresponding virtual processes.

Abstract: A system and method for a self-adapting SDWAN to ensure compliance with client requirements. A SDWAN performance analyzer continuously monitors all of the nodes within an SDWAN, receiving a plurality of operational data regarding operational parameters of each node. Based on the operational data, a machine learning algorithm is applied to develop a tree-structure representative of a desired network configuration, based on the real-time state of the network, to ensure compliance with client requirements. The SDWAN performance analyzer can generate configuration commands to send to one or more of the nodes in the SDWAN to reconfigure the operational parameters of the nodes in line with the desired network configuration.

Abstract: In some examples, an apparatus includes a connector of an electronic device including a locking tab, wherein the connector fits into a corresponding connector of a host computing device; an arm coupled to the locking tab; and an actuator, wherein the actuator in a first position depresses the collapsible arm and disengages the locking tab; and the actuator in a second position releases the collapsible arm and engages the locking tab.