Computer and Modernization ›› 2014, Vol. 0 ›› Issue (4): 133-137.

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Analyses of Softwaredefined Network and Its Application

  

  1. College of Communication Engineering, PLA University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210007, China
  • Received:2014-02-19 Online:2014-04-17 Published:2014-04-23

Abstract:  

Abstract:  SDN(SoftwareDefined Network) is one of the hottest networks under research and development, yet its evolution direction and application potential need to be recognized calmly. By compared with policy based network, the principles of OpenFlow and SDN are introduced, and the SDN architecture is described. Its innovation in the network programmability and virtualization are illustrated in detail. The main problems of SDN such as application software license model, global status information collection and central controller scalability in large scale network are analyzed. It is pointed out that the SDN application domains are mainly local autonomous networks. The typical application scenarios are presented with the crosslayer integration requirements of IP, optical and wireless networks emphasized.

Key words:  Key words:  SDN, OpenFlow; architecture; programmable; virtualization; applicability

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