Software-Defined Networks
Author | : Larry Peterson |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 154 |
Release | : 2021-02 |
ISBN-10 | : 1736472100 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781736472101 |
Rating | : 4/5 (00 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Software-Defined Networks (SDN) are transforming the Internet by replacing bundled, proprietary hardware and control software. SDN is being embraced by cloud providers, telcos, and enterprises, as it enables a new era of innovation in networking. This book provides a comprehensive introduction to SDN from the perspective of those who are developing and leveraging the technology. Book Features: Describes a complete SDN stack, illustrated with example open source software. Emphasizes underlying concepts, abstractions, and design rationale. Describes both fixed-function and programmable switching chips. Describes the P4-based toolchain for programming and controlling switches. Describes a range of SDN use cases: enterprises, datacenters, access networks. Includes hands-on programming exercises, downloadable fro GitHub.