Software Defined Networking

CRC Press

Software Defined Networking: Design and Deployment provides a comprehensive treatment of software defined networking (SDN) suitable for new network managers and experienced network professionals. Presenting SDN in context with more familiar network services and challenges, this accessible text:\n--Explains the importance of virtualization, particularly the impact of virtualization on servers and networks \n--Addresses SDN, with an emphasis on the network control plane \n--Discusses SDN implementation and the impact on service providers, legacy networks, and network vendors \n--Contains a case study on Google\u2019s initial implementation of SDN \n--Investigates OpenFlow, the hand-in-glove partner of SDN \n--Looks forward toward more programmable networks and the languages needed to manage these environments \nSoftware Defined Networking: Design and Deployment offers a unique perspective of the business case and technology motivations for considering SDN solutions. By identifying the .