The advancement of technology is a standard of modern daily life, whether it be the release of a new cellphone, computer, or a self-driving car. Due to this constant advancement, the networks on which these technologies operate must advance as well. Innovations in Software-Defined Networking and Network Functions Virtualization is a critical scholarly publication that observes the advances made in network infrastructure through achieving cost efficacy while maintaining maximum flexibility for the formation and operation of these networks. Featuring coverage on a broad selection of topics, such as software-defined storage, openflow controller, and storage virtualization, this publication is geared toward professionals, computer engineers, academicians, students, and researchers seeking current and relevant research on the advancements made to network infrastructures.

Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) and Software Defined Networks (SDN) enable rapid networks and services innovation for all participants in the ecosystem Decoupling network functions from the underlying physical infrastructure using virtualization technologies enables Service innovation SDN allows programmability of the NFV infrastructure to support the deployment of new network functions in a variety of environments including campus & enterprise networks, data centers, telecommunications networks providers, cloud providers and over the top (OTT) applications & services NFV enables network capacity and functionality to be decoupled, allowing network functions to be dynamically deployed The 2018 IEEE NFV SDN conference focuses, in addition to the latest NFV concepts and mechanism, on first operational results on studies related to virtualized networks functions (VNFs) as well as new applications of VNFs, which smartens networks and their usage

An open ecosystem for SDN and NFV enables rapid service innovation for Network Operators and Service Providers Innovation in end to end services is enabled by software based deployment and operationalization of virtualized network functions on independently deployed and operated NFV infrastructure platforms A diverse global community collaboratively pooling skills and experience encourages growth of an open ecosystem for NFV SDN enables the virtualization of network functions by reconsidering the relationship between the network devices and their control plane SDN allows programmability of the network fabric to support the deployment of new network functions in a variety of settings including campus networks, telcos, clouds, and online service provider networks This pervasive transformation towards SDN and NFV impacts not only network computing platforms and network architecture, it also open new avenues of research to anticipate the needs of the network engineers who will design

For the past couple of years, network automation techniques that include software-defined networking (SDN) and dynamic resource allocation schemes have been the subject of a significant research and development effort. Likewise, network functions virtualization (NFV) and the foreseeable usage of a set of artificial intelligence techniques to facilitate the processing of customers’ requirements and the subsequent design, delivery, and operation of the corresponding services are very likely to dramatically distort the conception and the management of networking infrastructures. Some of these techniques are being specified within standards developing organizations while others remain perceived as a “buzz” without any concrete deployment plans disclosed by service providers. An in-depth understanding and analysis of these approaches should be conducted to help internet players in making appropriate design choices that would meet their requirements as well as their customers. This is an important area of research as these new developments and approaches will inevitably reshape the internet and the future of technology. Design Innovation and Network Architecture for the Future Internet sheds light on the foreseeable yet dramatic evolution of internet design principles and offers a comprehensive overview on the recent advances in networking techniques that are likely to shape the future internet. The chapters provide a rigorous in-depth analysis of the promises, pitfalls, and other challenges raised by these initiatives, while avoiding any speculation on their expected outcomes and technical benefits. This book covers essential topics such as content delivery networks, network functions virtualization, security, cloud computing, automation, and more. This book will be useful for network engineers, software designers, computer networking professionals, practitioners, researchers, academicians, and students looking for a comprehensive research book on the latest advancements in internet design principles and networking techniques.

Network Function Virtualization provides an architectural, vendor-neutral level overview of the issues surrounding the large levels of data storage and transmission requirements needed for today's companies, also enumerating the benefits of NFV for the enterprise. Drawing upon years of practical experience, and using numerous examples and an easy-to-understand framework, authors Tom Nadeau and Ken Gary discuss the relevancy of NFV and how it can be effectively used to create and deploy new services. Readers will learn how to determine if network function virtualization is right for their enterprise network, be able to use hands-on, step-by-step guides to design, deploy, and manage NFV in an enterprise, and learn how to evaluate all relevant NFV standards, including ETSI, IETF, Openstack, and Open Daylight. - Provides a comprehensive overview of Network Function Virtualization (NFV) - Discusses how to determine if network function virtualization is right for an enterprise network - Presents an ideal reference for those interested in NFV Network Service Chaining, NSC network address translation (NAT), firewalling, intrusion detection, domain name service (DNS), caching, and software defined networks - Includes hands-on, step-by-step guides for designing, deploying, and managing NFV in the enterprise - Explains, and contrasts, all relevant NFV standards, including ETSI, IETF, Openstack, and Open Daylight

An open ecosystem for SDN and NFV enables rapid service innovation for Network Operators and Service Providers Innovation in end to end services is enabled by software based deployment and operationalization of virtualized network functions on independently deployed and operated NFV infrastructure platforms A diverse global community collaboratively pooling skills and experience encourages growth of an open ecosystem for NFV SDN enables the virtualization of network functions by reconsidering the relationship between the network devices and their control plane SDN allows programmability of the network fabric to support the deployment of new network functions in a variety of settings including campus networks, telcos, clouds, and online service provider networks This pervasive transformation towards SDN and NFV impacts not only network computing platforms and network architecture, it also open new avenues of research to anticipate the needs of the network engineers who will design,

A practical guide to building programmable networks using OpenDaylight About This Book Learn and understand how SDN controllers operate and integrate with networks; this book's step-by-step tutorials will give you a strong foundation in SDN, NVF, and OpenDayLight. Learn how to map legacy Layer 2/3 networking technologies in the SDN world Add new services and capabilities to your infrastructure and quickly adopt SDN and NFV within your organization with OpenDayLight. Integrate and manage software-defined networks efficiently in your organization. Build innovative network applications with OpenDayLight and save time and resources. Who This Book Is For This book targets network engineers, network programmers and developers, administrators, and anyone with some level of networking experience who'd like to deploy OpenDayLight effectively. Familiarity with the day-to-day operations of computer networks is expected What You Will Learn Transition from legacy networking to software-defined networking Learn how SDN controllers work and manage a network using southbound and northbound APIs Learn how to deploy the OpenDayLight SDN controller and integrate it with virtual switches Understand the basic design and operation of the OpenDaylight platform Build simple MD-SAL OpenDaylight applications Build applications on top of OpenDayLight to trigger network changes based on different events Integrate OpenStack with OpenDayLight to build a fully managed network Learn how to build a software-defined datacenter using NFV and service-chaining technologies In Detail OpenDaylight is an open source, software-defined network controller based on standard protocols. It aims to accelerate the adoption of Software-Defined Networking (SDN) and create a solid foundation for Network Functions Virtualization (NFV). SDN is a vast subject; many network engineers find it difficult to get started with using and operating different SDN platforms. This book will give you a practical bridge from SDN theory to the practical, real-world use of SDN in datacenters and by cloud providers. The book will help you understand the features and use cases for SDN, NFV, and OpenDaylight. NFV uses virtualization concepts and techniques to create virtual classes for node functions. Used together, SDN and NFV can elevate the standards of your network architecture; generic hardware-saving costs and the advanced and abstracted software will give you the freedom to evolve your network in the future without having to invest more in costly equipment. By the end of this book, you will have learned how to design and deploy OpenDaylight networks and integrate them with physical network switches. You will also have mastered basic network programming over the SDN fabric. Style and approach This is a step-by-step tutorial aimed at getting you up-to-speed with OpenDayLight and ready to adopt it for your SDN (Software-Defined Networking) and NFV (Network Functions Virtualization) ecosystem.

SOFTWARE DEFINED NETWORKS Software defined networking suggests an alternative worldview, one that comes with a new software stack to which this book is organized, with the goal of presenting a top-to-bottom tour of SDN without leaving any significant gaps that the reader might suspect can only be filled with magic or proprietary code. Software defined networking (SDN) is an architecture designed to make a network more flexible and easier to manage. SDN has been widely adopted across data centers, WANs, and access networks and serves as a foundational element of a comprehensive intent-based networking (IBN) architecture. Although SDN has so far been limited to automated provisioning and configuration, IBN now adds “translation” and “assurance” so that the complete network cycle can be automated, continuously aligning the network to business needs. In 14 chapters, this book provides a comprehensive understanding of an SDN-based network as a scalable distributed system running on commodity hardware. The reader will have a one-stop reference looking into the applications, architectures, functionalities, virtualization, security, and privacy challenges connected to SDN. Audience Researchers in software, IT, and electronic engineering as well as industry engineers and technologists working in areas such as network virtualization, Python network programming, CISCO ACI, software defined network, and cloud computing.

Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) and Software Defined Networks (SDN) enable rapid networks and services innovation for all participants in the ecosystem Decoupling network functions from the underlying physical infrastructure using virtualization technologies enables Service innovation SDN allows programmability of the NFV infrastructure to support the deployment of new network functions in a variety of environments including campus & enterprise networks, data centers, telecommunications networks providers, cloud providers and over the top (OTT) applications & services NFV enables network capacity and functionality to be decoupled, allowing network functions to be dynamically deployed The 2017 IEEE NFV SDN conference focuses, in addition to the latest NFV concepts and mechanism, on first operational results on studies related to virtualized networks functions (VNFs) as well as new applications of VNFs, which smartens networks and their usage

Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) and Software Defined Networks (SDN) enable rapid networks and services innovation for all participants in the ecosystem Decoupling network functions from the underlying physical infrastructure using virtualization technologies enables Service innovation SDN allows programmability of the NFV infrastructure to support the deployment of new network functions in a variety of environments including campus & enterprise networks, data centers, telecommunications networks providers, cloud providers and over the top (OTT) applications & services NFV enables network capacity and functionality to be decoupled, allowing network functions to be dynamically deployed The 2017 IEEE NFV SDN conference focuses, in addition to the latest NFV concepts and mechanism, on first operational results on studies related to virtualized networks functions (VNFs) as well as new applications of VNFs, which smartens networks and their usage