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LANs Local Area Networks

• SDN and the enterprise campus network

  SDN campus solutions have the potential to impact current LAN architecture, changing the enterprise campus network. Continue Reading

• Are there alternatives to the OpenFlow protocol?

  Jason Edelman explains OpenFlow protocol alternatives and what's important in determining which southbound protocol will work for you. Continue Reading

• IETF SDN: I2RS uses traditional routing protocols in software networks

  The IETF SDN strategy relies on centralized management and distributed decision making with traditional network protocols -- departing from OpenFlow. Continue Reading

• Cisco LISP (Location Identifier Separation Protocol)

  LISP (Location Identifier Separation Protocol) is a routing and addressing architecture developed by Cisco Systems. LISP creates two addresses for each network node: one for its identity and another for its location in the network. Continue Reading

• Unified network management primer

  Unified network management tools provide a single user interface from which admins can manage both their wired and wireless network devices. Continue Reading

• Definitions to Get Started

  • 5G
  • WAN optimization (WAN acceleration)
  • SD-WAN (Software-defined WAN)
  • edge router

  • computer network
  • Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS)
  • bandwidth
  • Asynchronous

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• How to get involved in the OpenDaylight project

  The OpenDaylight project offers developers chance to contribute to open source SDN and learn about guidelines that will emerge.Continue Reading

• How to choose the right SDN controller platform

  When choosing the best SDN controller platform for your company, look at the problem you need to solve, the end goal and various end-to-end solutions.Continue Reading

• OF-Config (OpenFlow Configuration and Management Protocol)

  The OpenFlow Management and Configuration Protocol (OF-Config) is a protocol developed under the Open Networking Foundation used to manage physical and virtual switches in an OpenFlow environment.Continue Reading

• femtocell

  A femtocell is a wireless access point that improves cellular reception inside a home or office building. The device, which resembles a wireless router, essentially acts as a VOIP repeater.Continue Reading

• What is the role of hardware in network overlays and virtualization?

  Jason Edelman explains the role of hardware in network virtualization and network overlays.Continue Reading

• Virtual overlay networks: Tunneling protocols enable multi-tenancy

  Virtual overlay networks use tunneling protocols to extend isolated network segments between servers for multi-tenant data center networks.Continue Reading

• Essential Guide: Application-aware networking

  Application-aware networking, or AAN, is an evolving networking approach in which networks adapt to meet the needs of applications.Continue Reading

• SDN: From business problem to technical solution

  Learn how software-defined networking (SDN) technology strategies can help in reducing the complexity and management of your network.Continue Reading

• Software-defined networking: IT decision center

  The evolution of software-defined networking (SDN) is creating a massive transformation that will affect every part of the network. SDN enables centralized programmable networks that separate the control and data planes from the underlying ...Continue Reading

• OpenStack tutorial: A guide for cloud providers

  This OpenStack guide explores the hype around this open source project, alternative options, what OpenStack Quantum can offer cloud providers and more.Continue Reading