SDN applications

The beauty of SDN lies in the applications it can create. Learn about SDN and OpenFlow applications, including network virtualization, granular network QoS and Layer 4-7 service... More about SDN applications

Recent Definitions

• network automation

  - Network automation is the use of IT controls to supervise and carry out every-day network management functions.

• Layer 4-7 (network services)

  - Layer 4 through Layer 7 are services are delivered by the upper layers of the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) communication model....

• software-defined networking monitoring application (SDN monitoring application)

  - An SDN monitoring application is a software program that o...

Highlights

• ALE introduces Intelligent Fabric in switches

• What is SDN? The answer now includes automation and virtualization

• Minecraft paves the way to grow enterprise SDN, seriously

More SDN applications Topics

• Northbound applications and interface

• Southbound applications and interface

• SDN security applications

• SDN management applications

• Layer 4-7 network services

• Network automation and orchestration

• Service provider SDN applications

SDN architecture

In this topic section, learn about the key elements of SDN architecture, including controllers, OpenFlow technology, network virtualization, SDN-friendly hardware, software over... More about SDN architecture

Recent Definitions

• network functions virtualization (NFV)

  - Network functions virtualization (NFV) is an initiative to virtualize network functions previously carried out by dedica...

• virtual network functions

  - VNF moves network functions out of dedicated hardware devices and into software.

• white box switch

  - A white box switch is built on a low-cost, bare metal device that runs on merchant silicon.

Highlights

• Avaya SDN architecture includes new Ethernet switch line

• ICYMI: ONOS Blackbird focuses on SDN control plane performance

• Case study: Dental clinic tests SD-WAN as MPLS replacement

More SDN architecture Topics

• SDN control plane

• Network hardware and SDN

• SDN network virtualization

• Network overlay software

• SDN WAN

• SDN for campus LAN

• Software-defined data center

• Software-defined storage

• Software-defined network testing

• Service provider networks and SDN

Software Defined Networking Standards and Research

Software-defined networking standards are still emerging. Learn about the evolution of OpenFlow and its role in southbound applications. Keep an eye on the development of SDN re... More about Software Defined Networking Standards and Research

Recent Definitions

• network functions virtualization (NFV)

  - Network functions virtualization (NFV) is an initiative to virtualize network functions previously carried out by dedica...

• MPLS-TP (MPLS Transport Profile)

  - The Multiprotocol Label Switching Transport Profile (MPLS-TP) is a protocol extension of MPLS designed to speed up and shape netw...

• OVSDB (Open vSwitch Database Management Protocol)

  - The Open vSwitch Database Management Protocol (OVSDB) is an OpenFlow configuration protocol that is des...

Highlights

• ICYMI: Hackathon sparks development of new SDN applications

• SDN technologies break into the networking space

• ICYMI: Cisco introduces free version of ConfD software

More Software Defined Networking Standards and Research Topics

• OpenFlow

• Network APIs from vendors

• Cloud orchestration and APIs

• Storage APIs

• SDN-OpenFlow research and projects

• Emerging software-defined networking protocols

• SDN research

Software-defined network (SDN) business issues

SDN is exciting, but like with every other technology, IT shops must prove its business case. That means vendors must release an SDN product that shows a return on investment. I... More about Software-defined network (SDN) business issues

Recent Definitions

• Embrane

  - Embrane is a company that makes software products for the delivery of SDN (sofware-defined networking) services, including load balancers, firewalls and VPNs.

• network engineer

  - A network engineer is a technology professional who has the necessary skills to plan, implement and support the computer networks that support in-house v...

• Plexxi

  - Plexxi is a Cambridge Massachusetts company that makes software-defined networking (SDN) software. The company was founded with venture-based funding in 2011. Plexxi's ...

Highlights

• Cisco customers wrestle with ACI challenges

• Case study: Dental clinic tests SD-WAN as MPLS replacement

• IBM innovation centers give enterprises a dry run with SDN technology

More Software-defined network (SDN) business issues Topics

• SDN strategy and ROI

• SDN use cases

• SDN companies

• SDN certification, skills and careers