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Software defined networking
What is a programmable data plane and where does P4 fit in?
A programmable data plane presents a versatile way to forward packets and supports various formats and protocols. The P4 language is used to configure the forwarding actions. Continue Reading
How do SDN protocols compare to those used in SD-WAN?
Traditional SDN controllers use northbound and southbound APIs to communicate. But software-defined WAN controllers don't rely on those same SDN protocols. Continue Reading
What is a software-defined perimeter, and do I need it?
An evolving network world requires evolving network security. Learn how software-defined perimeter offers a compelling answer to network vulnerabilities. Continue Reading
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SDN controller (software-defined networking controller)
An SDN controller is an application in a software-defined networking (SDN) architecture that manages flow control for improved network management and application performance. Continue Reading
What is the status of VNF deployments among service providers?
Although service providers are undertaking VNF deployments in the network core, they're hard-pressed to deploy them at the network edge due to complexity and cost. Continue Reading
Does software-defined networking architecture use segment routing?
Segment routing steers packets using a list of instructions, and it can be used in MPLS and IPv6 architecture. But does software-defined networking architecture support it?Continue Reading
software-defined networking (SDN)
Software-defined networking (SDN) is a network architecture that aims to make data center networks agile and flexible.Continue Reading
Does software-defined networking architecture need network overlays?
Network overlays and software-defined networking architecture share a history. But while overlays offer flexibility, they also bring extra overhead and troubleshooting complications.Continue Reading
Software-based networks lay foundation of networking's future
Software-based networks are evolving, reshaping how companies do business and blending into legacy networking. Enterprises will have to sort out which approaches work best.Continue Reading
Your guide to embedding SDN in data centers, from start to finish
Wondering if it's time for your enterprise to transition to an SDN data center? Expert help is available to help answer that question and plan your next steps.Continue Reading
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After you define an SDN data center, what's the next step?
Wondering if it's time for your enterprise to transition to an SDN data center? Expert advice is available to help answer that question and plan your next steps.Continue Reading
Understanding SDN components and where they're going
What is SDN, and how does it differ from NFV? In part two of this series, IT expert Andrew Froehlich explains SDN technologies and where we can expect to see them in the future.Continue Reading
Minecraft paves the way to grow enterprise SDN, seriously
Insight from the Minecraft video game points to how enterprise SDN adoption could grow faster with a single interface for monitoring, confirmation and troubleshooting.Continue Reading
SDN technologies break into the networking space
Networking expert Jim Metzler talks to TechTarget's Kara Gattine about the past, present and future of software-defined networks.Continue Reading
SDN starter kits remove some do-it-yourself aspects of an SDN deployment
Not many network engineers can confidently design and launch an SDN deployment from scratch. But with SDN starter kits, there's less need to do that on their own.Continue Reading