Over the past couple of years, software-defined networking (SDN) has emerged as a strong alternative to traditional networking approaches in the areas of WAN, data center networks, and network overlay ...

OpenFlow 1.3 introduced the concept of multi-tables and methods to access and populate other tables including VLAN, MAC, IP, and MPLS. This brought in the ability to push flows to the appropriate ...

With spotty documentation available for building software-defined networking (SDN) apps using technology such as OpenDaylight and OpenFlow, veteran software architect Andy Pearce has detailed the ...

Software-Defined Networking (SDN), originally implemented in data centers, has become a popular discussion topic across the ICT industry. It has helped companies adjust network structures and ...

The following content is from an older version of this website, and may not display correctly. Many companies are working together around OpenFlow to standardize SDN but not all these companies are ...

As next generation networking moves into cloud-centric era, breaking the rigid hierarchy and closeness of the current networks are the keys to enable innovations for network applications; Software ...

OpenFlow is a Software-Defined Networking (SDN) protocol used for southbound communications from an SDN controller to and from a network device. OpenFlow is the protocol used to inform the topology of ...

When getting to know software defined networking, you’ll encounter a number of terms that are used in conjunction with the technology. Some of the terms are unique to SDN, while others describe ...

If you have been following the rise of software-defined networking (SDN) recently as it makes its way into the thinking of enterprises the world over, it is likely you will have come across OpenFlow.

Enterprise and university campus networks have enjoyed decades of architectural permanence. For years, these networks have been built with cookie cutter designs, with the only critical decision points ...