Software Defined Networking

This book provides a comprehensive treatment of software defined networking (SDN) suitable for new network managers and experienced network professionals. It explains the importance of virtualization; discusses SDN implementation and the impact on service providers, legacy networks, and network vendors; and investigates OpenFlow, the hand-in-glove partner of SDN. By identifying the impact of SDN on traffic management and the potential for network service growth, this book instills the knowledge needed to manage current and future demand and provisioning for SDN.