SYSTEM FOR MONITORING AND MANAGING DATACENTERS

The abstract describes a method for detecting and analyzing data flows in a datacenter using sensors, collectors, and an analytics module to identify the status of the datacenter and detect attacks.

Sensors are used to detect packets throughout the datacenter.
Packet logs are sent to collectors to identify and summarize data flows.
Flow logs are then sent to an analytics module to detect the status of the datacenter and potential attacks.

Potential Applications

This technology can be applied in various industries such as cybersecurity, network monitoring, and data center management.

Problems Solved

This technology helps in identifying and summarizing data flows in a datacenter, detecting the status of the datacenter, and detecting potential attacks, improving overall security and efficiency.

Benefits

The benefits of this technology include enhanced data center security, improved network monitoring, and quicker detection of potential attacks.

Potential Commercial Applications

Potential commercial applications of this technology include cybersecurity solutions, network monitoring tools, and data center management systems.

Possible Prior Art

One possible prior art for this technology could be existing network monitoring systems that use sensors and analytics to detect and analyze data flows in a network.

What are the specific sensors used in this method?

The abstract does not specify the exact type of sensors used in this method. It would be helpful to know the specific sensors employed and how they contribute to the detection of packets in the datacenter.

How does the analytics module identify the status of the datacenter?

The abstract mentions that the analytics module can identify the status of the datacenter, but it does not elaborate on the specific criteria or metrics used for this identification. Understanding the process by which the analytics module determines the status of the datacenter would provide more insight into the technology.

Original Abstract Submitted

An example method includes detecting, using sensors, packets throughout a datacenter. The sensors can then send packet logs to various collectors which can then identify and summarize data flows in the datacenter. The collectors can then send flow logs to an analytics module which can identify the status of the datacenter and detect an attack.

18436185. SYSTEM FOR MONITORING AND MANAGING DATACENTERS simplified abstract (Cisco Technology, Inc.)

SYSTEM FOR MONITORING AND MANAGING DATACENTERS

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