Research Area:  Software Defined Networks

Abstract:

We explain the notion of software-defined networking (SDN), whose southbound interface may be implemented by the OpenFlow protocol. We describe the operation of OpenFlow and summarize the features of specification versions 1.0–1.4. We give an overview of existing SDN-based applications grouped by topic areas. Finally, we point out architectural design choices for SDN using OpenFlow and discuss their performance implications.

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Author(s) Name:  Wolfgang Braun and Michael Menth

Publisher name:  MDPI

DOI:  10.3390/fi6020302

Volume Information:  Volume 6, Issue 2

Paper Link:   https://www.mdpi.com/1999-5903/6/2/302