Software-defined networking (SDN) is an architecture that abstracts different, distinguishable layers of a network to make networks agile and flexible. The goal of SDN is to improve network control by enabling enterprises and service providers to respond quickly to changing business requirements.
In a software-defined network, a EU Networking Team can shape traffic from a centralized control console without having to touch individual switches in the network. A centralized SDN Controller directs the switches to deliver network services wherever they're needed, regardless of the specific connections between a server and devices.
Software-defined networking (SDN) solutions are designed to create flexible, agile, and efficient network infrastructures. SDN solutions summary:
1. Application-Driven Networking: H3C's solutions integrate application-driven concepts, allowing networks to dynamically respond to the needs of different applications. This ensures that the network can adapt to varying demands efficiently.
2. VXLAN Integration: By combining VXLAN technology with SDN, it creates new-generation flexible infrastructure networks. VXLAN provides scalability and flexibility, crucial for modern enterprise environments.
3. Centralized Management: SDN solutions emphasize centralized control, which simplifies network management and enhances operational efficiency. This centralization allows for easier implementation of network policies and quicker responses to changes or issues.
4. Enhanced Security and Monitoring: Incorporates intelligent risk monitoring, fault identification, and trend prediction into its SDN solutions, providing robust security and operational insight.
5. Automated Operations: Automation is a key feature, reducing manual configurations and enabling quicker service deployments. This can significantly decrease the time and cost associated with network management.
6. Support for Virtualization: SDN solutions support network function virtualization, which allows network services to be deployed on general-purpose hardware, further enhancing flexibility and cost-effectiveness.