Virtualized Software-Defined Networks and Services

This comprehensive new resource presents the latest developments in key Software-Defined Network (SDN) technologies including SDN controllers, network control and management applications, southbound protocols, and northbound interfaces. NFV technologies are reviewed, including network function virtualization infrastructure, virtualized network functions, virtual network management and orchestration. Professionals find comprehensive discussions on the relationship between SDN and NFV and how they may integrate into unified future network architecture. Virtualization network services including, cloud, carrier Ethernet services, and IP VPN services are also covered.

Preface; 1Introduction and Overview ; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Software-Defined Networking ; 1.3 Virtualization in Networking; 1.4 Integrating SDN and NFV in Future Networks; 1.5 Virtualized Network Services ; References; 2Software-Defined Networking ; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 SDN Concept and Principles; 2.3 Features and Advantages; 2.4 SDN Architecture; 2.4.1 General Architecture; 2.4.2 ONF Architecture; 2.4.3 ITU-T Architecture; 2.4.4 IRTF Architecture; 2.4.5 Cooperating Layered Architecture for SDN; 2.5 SDN Data Plane and Southbound Interface; 2.5.1 Key Components in an SDN Switch.

2.5.2 OpenFlow Switch Structure2.5.3 OpenFlow Pipeline Processing; 2.6 SDN Control and Applications; 2.6.1 SDN Controller Architecture ; 2.6.2 SDN Controller Functions; 2.6.3 Enhancing SDN Control Performance; 2.6.4 Multidomain SDN Control ; 2.6.5 SDN Control Applications ; 2.6.6 RESTful Northbound API ; 2.7 Software-Defined Internet A.