A method and apparatus are disclosed herein for topology and/or path verification in
networks. In one embodiment, a method is disclosed for use with a pre-determined subset of …

SUMMARY A method and apparatus for network monitoring using a proxy are disclosed. In
one embodiment, a method generally comprises receiving at a proxy, path information for a …

According to a specific embodiment of the present inven tion, methods and apparatus are
disclosed for generating network topology information. A first link State packet asSociated …

A method for controlling a network element by a remote controller comprising a processor
coupled to a transmitter comprises modeling, by the processor, a state machine that controls …

(57) ABSTRACT A controller removes a node to be bypassed from topology information that
prescribes the network configuration and calculates a new path not passing the bypass …

Some embodiments provide a method for using headerspace analysis. The method receives
several flow entries for dis tribution to a forwarding element in a network. Each flow entry …

Switching and routing packets efficiently to provide high packet throughput. The present
invention provides a method for transmitting packets between an upstream node and a …

57 ABSTRACT A method and apparatus for dynamically shifting between Switching and
routing packets efficiently to provide high packet throughput. The present invention provides …

A method implemented in a network apparatus used in a network is disclosed. The method
includes sensing network topology and network utilization, receiving a request from an …

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