[fancy_header3 variation=”slategrey”]Software Defined Network (SDN) -Looking Toward 2013 – Part 1[/fancy_header3] As we near the end of 2012 I wanted to reflect on some things I expect to pick up speed and solidify in 2013. Q1 of 2013 will bring beta SDN software products and with the tail end of the year bringing hardware and… Continue reading Software Defined Network (SDN) -Looking Toward 2013 – Part 1
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SDN Use Cases for Service Providers
[fancy_header3 variation=”orange”]NFV Defines SDN Use Cases for Service Providers[/fancy_header3] [dropcap1 variation=”slategrey”]T[/dropcap1] he service provider community has been active with the research community since the early incubation of software define networking (SDN). Recently, there has been quite a bit of collaborative efforts amongst carrier operators to define SDN use cases for service providers. Currently, there are… Continue reading SDN Use Cases for Service Providers
Tutorial to Build a FloodLight SDN OpenFlow Controller Module
[fancy_header3 variation=”orange”]Tutorial to Build a FloodLight SDN OpenFlow Controller Module[/fancy_header3] This how-to is a tutorial to build a FloodLight SDN OpenFlow controller module in Java using the open source OpenFlow controller FloodLight that BigSwitch open sourced to the community. The installation and class creation is documented on the FloodLight Wiki. I am adding a screencast… Continue reading Tutorial to Build a FloodLight SDN OpenFlow Controller Module
The Potential Impact of Software Defined Networking SDN on Security
[fancy_header3 variation=”orange”]The Potential Impact of Software Defined Networking SDN on Security[/fancy_header3] The Potential Impact of Software Defined Networking SDN on Security is something that is quite exciting as we explore the new opportunities that are enabled by SDN. Security is a perfect spot to begin contemplating the impact of SDN use cases to the infrastructure… Continue reading The Potential Impact of Software Defined Networking SDN on Security
Revisiting the vCider SDN Solution Prior to Cisco Acquisition
Revisiting the vCider SDN Solution Prior to Cisco Acquisition : I never really got a chance to know what vCider brought to the menu of network industry disruption prior to their recent acquisition by Cisco. Matt Nabors @itsjustrouting and I were talking about vCider the other day and I realized I never knew much about them other than… Continue reading Revisiting the vCider SDN Solution Prior to Cisco Acquisition
Brocade on SDN at Network Field Day
Brocade on SDN at Network Field Day: I was honored with participating in Network Field Day #4 which had loads of top notch presenters from the biggest names in Networking and IT in the industry today. Each of those organizations have people who believe in the value in open public dialogue with the consumers. This is becoming… Continue reading Brocade on SDN at Network Field Day
Hybrid SDN Deployments
[fancy_header3 variation=”orange”]Hybrid SDN Deployments[/fancy_header3] The concept of a hybrid SDN deployments using and interacting with legacy networks has come up quite a bit recently in the industry. This idea that a rip and replace or physical overlay network in order to evolve networks in some cases is not often grounded in fact. When we replaced Token… Continue reading Hybrid SDN Deployments
SDN Using DNS Naming for Classification
SDN Using DNS Naming for Classification Update: First, a Refresher. The initial project was outlined here Abstract Current generation networks are under scrutiny for not presenting the proper amount of flexibility at scale to accomplish technical and business objectives. At the core of the problem are the constraints imposed by the network revolving around the… Continue reading SDN Using DNS Naming for Classification