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OpenFlow protocol guide: SDN controllers and apps
The OpenFlow protocol is the first SDN language to be productized and implemented. Learn about OpenFlow SDN controllers and apps in this guide. guide
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Big Switch abandons OpenDaylight after controller spat with Cisco
Big Switch has left the OpenDaylight Project over the perceived influence of incumbent vendors like Cisco and IBM. News | 06 Jun 2013
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Overheard on Twitter: OpenDaylight launch and the future of SDN
The editors of SearchSDN scoured Twitter this week and saw users discussing the launch of OpenDaylight, the future of SDN and SDN architecture. News | 11 Apr 2013
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OpenDaylight: Can hardware vendors really lead open source SDN?
With the OpenDaylight Project, vendors are hoping to collaborate on open source SDN. But it could turn into a battlefield for an SDN holy war. News | 09 Apr 2013
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Dell and Object Management Group to launch an SDN standards body
Dell hopes SDN standards from the Object Management Group will ensure open and fair competition -- unlike those from other SDN standards bodies. News | 21 Mar 2013
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It'll take a channel to drive SDN sales
Software-defined networking is great in theory, but now it's time to take products to the streets. SDN sales will be driven by a strong channel. Fast Packet | 13 Dec 2012
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Cisco CEO John Chambers on ASICs, OpenFlow and QFabric
A small group of tech journalists huddled with Cisco CEO John Chambers to talk about Cisco’s turnaround efforts and its strategy in several key technology markets. FAST PACKET | 28 Feb 2012
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Should I use the OpenFlow protocol in software-defined networks?
The OpenFlow protocol isn't required for SDN, although the Open Network Foundation recommends it, which means networking vendors have options. Answer
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The role of northbound APIs in an SDN environment
Northbound APIs on SDN controllers enable applications and orchestration systems to program the network and request services from it. Answer
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NX-OS
NX-OS evolved from the Cisco MDS operating system, SAN-OS. Definition
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Nexus 1000V (Cisco Nexus 1000V)
The Cisco Nexus 1000V is a Cisco Nexus Operating System (NX-OS) switch rendered fully in software for multi-tenant services composed of both physical and virtual networking resources. Definition
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NETCONF
NETCONF is an IETF network management protocol that provides an administrator or network engineer with a secure way to configure a firewall, router, switch or other network device. Definition
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Network-as-a-Service (NaaS)
Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) is a business model for delivering network services over the Internet on a pay-per-use or subscription basis. Definition
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network functions virtualization (NFV)
Network functions virtualization (NFV) is an initiative to virtualize network functions previously carried out by dedicated hardware. Definition
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distributed virtual switch
A distributed virtual switch is an abstract representation of multiple hosts defining the same name, network policy and port group. Definition
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network fabric
Network fabric is an industry term that describes a network topology in which devices pass data to each other through interconnecting switches. Definition
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DOVE (IBM DOVE)
IBM Dove (Distributed Overlay Virtual Ethernet) is an architecture that allows a network engineer to abstract the physical network infrastructure from hypervisor hosts and make network changes in software rather than hardware. Definition
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Policy and Charging Rules Function (PCRF)
Policy and Charging Rules Function (PCRF) is the part of the Evolved Packet Core (EPC) that supports service data flow detection, policy enforcement and flow-based charging. Definition
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Mininet
Mininet is a software emulator for prototyping a large network on a single machine. Definition
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Podcast: SDN and OpenFlow pitfalls and potential at TIP 2013
Executive editor Rivka Gewirtz Little reports live from Honolulu, where the latest news about SDN and OpenFlow creates buzz among TIP attendees. Podcast
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Big Switch abandons OpenDaylight after controller spat with Cisco
Big Switch has left the OpenDaylight Project over the perceived influence of incumbent vendors like Cisco and IBM. News
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Overheard on Twitter: OpenDaylight launch and the future of SDN
The editors of SearchSDN scoured Twitter this week and saw users discussing the launch of OpenDaylight, the future of SDN and SDN architecture. News
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OpenDaylight: Can hardware vendors really lead open source SDN?
With the OpenDaylight Project, vendors are hoping to collaborate on open source SDN. But it could turn into a battlefield for an SDN holy war. News
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Dell and Object Management Group to launch an SDN standards body
Dell hopes SDN standards from the Object Management Group will ensure open and fair competition -- unlike those from other SDN standards bodies. News
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NX-OS
NX-OS evolved from the Cisco MDS operating system, SAN-OS. Definition
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Nexus 1000V (Cisco Nexus 1000V)
The Cisco Nexus 1000V is a Cisco Nexus Operating System (NX-OS) switch rendered fully in software for multi-tenant services composed of both physical and virtual networking resources. Definition
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Should I use the OpenFlow protocol in software-defined networks?
The OpenFlow protocol isn't required for SDN, although the Open Network Foundation recommends it, which means networking vendors have options. Answer
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NETCONF
NETCONF is an IETF network management protocol that provides an administrator or network engineer with a secure way to configure a firewall, router, switch or other network device. Definition
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Network-as-a-Service (NaaS)
Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) is a business model for delivering network services over the Internet on a pay-per-use or subscription basis. Definition
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network functions virtualization (NFV)
Network functions virtualization (NFV) is an initiative to virtualize network functions previously carried out by dedicated hardware. Definition
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SDN and OpenFlow research is exciting and moving quickly. Learn about SDN research used for development in the Open Networking Foundation, the Open Networking Consortium, the IETF and other standards bodies. Find out more information about the SDN testing and research in research and education institutions and labs with the news, tips and guides in this topic section.