SDN

Posts related to SDN, Software Define Network, DC SDN, MPLS SDN, BGP-LS, Leaf and Spine switches

NaaS as step towards SDN

API is the most powerful feature of SDN- the programmable network. It will open a world of opportunities in terms of flexibilities and features for both operators and app developers. The current networks are rigid and make operators “lock in” to vendors. SDN will help avoid this lock in by making a network a flexible […]

What makes a Cloud “Carrier Cloud”?

In cloud, lies opportunities for carriers. What traditional cloud has not been able to achieve, carrier cloud has all those ingredients to  deliver. What makes carrier cloud different than traditional public and enterprise clouds? First few words about what is public and enterprise cloud? Public Cloud are designed on the concept of  “ Scale Out” i.e. as […]

NFV (Network Functions Virtualization) and its relation to SDN

NFV is all about visualizing network as seen from the perspective of IT. It leverages standard IT industry virtualization concepts to consolidate many network elements onto industry high volume servers, switches and storage. The network is visualized as servers that will be able to deliver services to operators as they are given by today’s hardware […]

FAQ about Software-defined networking (SDN)?

What is SDN? Software-defined networking (SDN) is an approach to networking in which control is separated from hardware ( control decoupled from forwarding plane) and given to a software application called a controller. What are the issues with today’s networks? Networks are static: Today’s networks are static; e.g introducing new switches or moving any network […]