Software-Defined Networking
Software-Defined Networking (SDN) is a network
architecture approach that enables the network to be intelligently and
centrally controlled, or ‘programmed,’ using software applications. This helps
operators manage the entire network consistently and holistically, regardless
of the underlying network technology.
Enterprises, carriers, and service providers are being surrounded by a number of competing forces. The monumental growth in multimedia content, the explosion of cloud computing, the impact of increasing mobile usage, and continuing business pressures to reduce costs while revenues remain flat are all converging to wreak havoc on traditional business models.
To keep pace, many of these players are
turning to SDN technology to revolutionize network design and
operations.
SDN enables the programming of network
behavior in a centrally controlled manner through software applications using
open APIs. By opening up traditionally closed network platforms and
implementing a common SDN control layer, operators can manage the entire
network and its devices consistently, regardless of the complexity of the
underlying network technology.
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