Software-defined networking

Software-defined networking architecture offers a new way to oversee network control, cloud connectivity and application performance. Explore SDN's benefits and disadvantages and catch up on the latest news and trends while learning about SDN's part in the networking industry's broader move to software-based networking.

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Software-defined networking News

July 17, 2019 17 Jul'19
VMware tops Cisco in fast-growing SDN market

VMware surpassed Cisco in grabbing the largest share of the money spent on software-defined networking for the data center in 2018, when the SDN market reached $7 billion.
June 27, 2019 27 Jun'19
Pica8 PicOS upgrade enhances network security

Pica8 claims its PicOS network operating system will address rising security and efficiency challenges with its new network access control integrations.
June 21, 2019 21 Jun'19
Fortinet TCO low, Silver Peak high in NSS Labs SD-WAN report

The latest NSS Labs SD-WAN report gives Fortinet the best ratings for value and total cost of ownership, while Silver Peak gets the worst of eight vendors.
June 14, 2019 14 Jun'19
VMware acquisition of Avi fills NSX gaps

VMware plans to acquire Avi Networks. The VMware acquisition of the application delivery controller maker will fill gaps in VMware's NSX virtual networking software.

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Software-defined networking Get Started

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How is service mesh architecture different from SDN and NFV?

Service mesh separates itself from SDN and NFV approaches with its clear focus on managing the communication and forwarding between multiple microservices. Continue Reading
An introduction to Nutanix Flow software-defined networking for HCI

Learn how Flow SDN brings network policy and management services to Nutanix hyper-converged infrastructure through the automation and streamlining of common networking operations. Continue Reading
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

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Evaluate Software-defined networking Vendors & Products

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Expectations about SDN cost savings don't match reality

While most enterprises prepare for Opex and Capex increases during the initial stages of SDN deployment, many don't expect a continued delay in SDN savings, according to IHS Markit. Continue Reading
What service does the Microsoft WSSD program provide?

A do-it-yourself approach with hyper-converged infrastructure can lead to trouble when software-defined features just won't work. See how the WSSD program can prevent issues. Continue Reading
How is the Microsoft SDDC concept becoming a reality?

The promise of a software-defined infrastructure and its ability to pool resources require the right administrative tool to keep the virtualized fabric from fraying. Continue Reading

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Manage Software-defined networking

Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.

How to improve network visibility and regain control

Gaining visibility into the network has never been easy; technology like cloud and IoT makes it even tougher. Learn how to meet such challenges and keep network traffic flowing. Continue Reading
Latest Microsoft SDDC updates improve security, performance

Microsoft enhanced Windows Server 2019 software-defined networking and other virtualization facets of its latest server OS to improve security and increase workload performance. Continue Reading
IT directors share SD-WAN advantages and advice

Enhanced access to internet applications, streamlined network connectivity and faster deployments at new offices are just some common SD-WAN advantages. Continue Reading

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Problem Solve Software-defined networking Issues

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DevOps and automation in the software-defined network

Software-defined networking allows today's networks to keep pace with DevOps and automation demands, making rapid and reliable software delivery possible. Continue Reading
High-speed networks to get boost from SDN, inverse virtualization

To advance adoption, SDN has to meet high-speed networking demands. One solution may be the emerging concept of inverse virtualization for traffic processing. Continue Reading
How can my company reap the advantages of SDN if its culture is risk-averse?

SDN expert Will Murrell discusses how the advantages of SDN will speak to cautious companies only when network engineers can make a case for SDN's lower cost and high functionality. Continue Reading

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