OpenFlow

Editors' Picks

• SDN blog roundup: Cisco on SDN as Bigfoot, plus OpenFlow and Wireshark

  In this week's SDN blog roundup, bloggers discuss Cisco's SDN Bigfoot analogy, OpenFlow and Wireshark, and whether SDN is an industry con.22 May 2013

• Interop reporter's notebook: SDN vendors talk OpenFlow, hybrid SDN

  We spoke with five vendors at Interop who share their approach to and definition of SDN as it relates to OpenFlow, hypervisor and legacy views.16 May 2013

• SDN vs. network virtualization: Q&A with VMware's Martin Casado

  VMware's Martin Casado discusses the definition of SDN as it relates to network virtualization, and what to expect at this year's Interop conference.06 May 2013

• SDN blog roundup: SDN market growth; overlay vs. switch-based models

  In this week's SDN blog roundup, bloggers discuss SDN market growth, enterprise adoption and overlay vs. switch-based models.02 May 2013

• Overheard on Twitter: SDN network provisioning, bandwidth calendaring

  This week, SearchSDN hosted its first tweetup and discussed ONS 2013 topics like network provisioning, bandwidth calendaring and SDN use cases.30 Apr 2013

• SDN blog roundup: OpenFlow hybrid networks; debating SDN's definition

  In this week's SDN blog roundup, bloggers discuss Node.js in network automation, why an OpenFlow hybrid needs to happen, and what is SDN?25 Apr 2013

• Overheard on Twitter: ONS 2013 feedback

  @SearchSDN scoured Twitter for 2013 Open Networking Summit comments. With the hashtag #ONS2013, users tweeted about OpenDaylight, overlays and more.17 Apr 2013

• Overheard on Twitter: OpenDaylight launch and the future of SDN

  The editors of SearchSDN scoured Twitter this week and saw users discussing the launch of OpenDaylight, the future of SDN and SDN architecture.11 Apr 2013

• SDN blog roundup: Open Daylight, Cisco's networking truths, OpenStack

  SDN bloggers discuss the launch of OpenDaylight, Cisco's three networking truths, and how SDN products are sparking interest in the channel.10 Apr 2013

• Overheard on Twitter: SDN automation and timing; Cisco and IBM adapt

  This week, SearchSDN scoured Twitter for SDN commentary and found users discussing SDN automation, the timing of SDN, and whether vendors can adapt.04 Apr 2013

• SDN blog roundup: IETF SDN activity, Cisco shoots the unicorn

  In this week's SDN blog roundup, bloggers discuss IETF's new involvement with SDN standards and Cisco's take on the future of SDN.02 Apr 2013

• Infographic: ONS gauges SDN market growth, SDN benefits

  In anticipation of the Open Networking Summit, the ONF gathered expert research on SDN market growth and SDN benefits.29 Mar 2013

• Overheard on Twitter: The SDN and NFV relationship; plus SDN benefits

  This week SearchSDN scoured Twitter for SDN banter and got an earful about SDN, NVF and future impacts of this emerging technology.28 Mar 2013

• SDN blog roundup: SDN use cases, OpenFlow standards and Embrane

  SDN bloggers discuss a Cisco-Embrane partnership, early SDN use cases -- including the WAN -- and why ONF OpenFlow standards are necessary for SDN.26 Mar 2013

• Overheard on Twitter: SDN implementation, OpenFlow commentary

  This week, SearchSDN scoured Twitter for SDN chatter, and got an earful about SDN implementation and OpenFlow.18 Mar 2013

• Should I use the OpenFlow protocol in software-defined networks?

  The OpenFlow protocol isn't required for SDN, although the Open Network Foundation recommends it, which means networking vendors have options.13 Mar 2013

• Specialized SDN controllers: Are they necessary?

  An SDN controller, with or without OpenFlow, is not required for a software-defined network, and SDN architecture vendors take different approaches.12 Mar 2013

• Does software-defined networking require special SDN switches?

  Software-defined networks do not require special SDN switches; instead, vendors offer a variety of SDN controllers, network fabrics and hardware.12 Mar 2013

• Do I need to use an SDN controller for software-defined networking?

  An SDN controller, with or without OpenFlow, is not required for a software-defined network, and SDN architecture vendors take different approaches.07 Mar 2013

• Podcast: SDN and OpenFlow pitfalls and potential at TIP 2013

  Executive editor Rivka Gewirtz Little reports live from Honolulu, where the latest news about SDN and OpenFlow creates buzz among TIP attendees.29 Jan 2013