Cisco Systems, Inc.
Path validation and performance assurance for distributed network endpoints

Abstract:

Techniques for network validation are provided. A first request is received at a first manager component, from a first client. The first client and the first manager component are on a first node of a plurality of nodes, and the first request specifies a desired network service. A first network service endpoint that is capable of providing the desired network service is identified, where the first network service endpoint is on a second node of the plurality of nodes. A connection is established between a first validation agent on the first node and a second validation agent on the second node. Finally, upon determining that the connection between the first and second validation agents satisfies predefined criteria, a connection is established between the first client and the first network service endpoint.