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Software Defined Networks,

Edition 2 A Comprehensive Approach

Editors: By Paul Goransson, Chuck Black and Timothy Culver

Publication Date: 20 Oct 2016

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Software Defined Networks: A Comprehensive Approach, Second Edition provides in-depth coverage of the technologies collectively known as Software Defined Networking (SDN). The book shows how to explain to business decision-makers the benefits and risks in shifting parts of a network to the SDN model, when to integrate SDN technologies in a network, and how to develop or acquire SDN applications.

In addition, the book emphasizes the parts of the technology that encourage opening up the network, providing treatment for alternative approaches to SDN that expand the definition of SDN as networking vendors adopt traits of SDN to their existing solutions.

Since the first edition was published, the SDN market has matured, and is being gradually integrated and morphed into something more compatible with mainstream networking vendors. This book reflects these changes, with coverage of the OpenDaylight controller and its support for multiple southbound protocols, the Inclusion of NETCONF in discussions on controllers and devices, expanded coverage of NFV, and updated coverage of the latest approved version (1.5.1) of the OpenFlow specification.

Key Features

Contains expanded coverage of controllers
Includes a new chapter on NETCONF and SDN
Presents expanded coverage of SDN in optical networks
Provides support materials for use in computer networking courses

About the author

By Paul Goransson, SDN entrepreneur and founder of multiple successful startups in the networking domain; Chuck Black, Co-founder and Principal Software Architect at Tallac Networks Senior SDN Instructor at SDN Essentials and Timothy Culver, Lecturer, Computer Science, University of Texas at Dallas

Dedication
About the Authors
Foreword
Preface
- Suggestions and Corrections
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1: Introduction
- Abstract
- 1.1 Basic Packet Switching Terminology
- 1.2 Historical Background
- 1.3 The Modern Data Center
- 1.4 Traditional Switch Architecture
- 1.5 Autonomous and Dynamic Forwarding Tables
- 1.6 Can We Increase the Packet Forwarding IQ?
- 1.7 Open Source and Technological Shifts
- 1.8 Organization of the Book
Chapter 2: Why SDN?
- Abstract
- 2.1 Evolution of Switches and Control Planes
- 2.2 Cost
- 2.3 SDN Implications for Research and Innovation
- 2.4 Data Center Innovation
- 2.5 Data Center Needs
- 2.6 Conclusion
Chapter 3: Genesis of SDN
- Abstract
- 3.1 The Evolution of Networking Technology
- 3.2 Forerunners of SDN
- 3.3 Legacy Mechanisms Evolve Toward SDN
- 3.4 Software Defined Networking Is Born
- 3.5 Sustaining SDN Interoperability
- 3.6 Open Source Contributions
- 3.7 Network Virtualization
- 3.8 May I Please Call My Network SDN?
- 3.9 Conclusion
Chapter 4: How SDN Works
- Abstract
- 4.1 Fundamental Characteristics of SDN
- 4.2 SDN Operation
- 4.3 SDN Devices
- 4.4 SDN Controller
- 4.5 SDN Applications
- 4.6 Alternate SDN Methods
- 4.7 Conclusion
Chapter 5: The OpenFlow Specification
- Abstract
- 5.1 Chapter-Specific Terminology
- 5.2 OpenFlow Overview
- 5.3 OpenFlow 1.0 and OpenFlow Basics
- 5.4 OpenFlow 1.1 Additions
- 5.5 OpenFlow 1.2 Additions
- 5.6 OpenFlow 1.3 Additions
- 5.7 OpenFlow 1.4 Additions
- 5.8 OpenFlow 1.5 Additions
- 5.9 Improving OpenFlow Interoperability
- 5.10 Optical Transport Protocol Extensions
- 5.11 OpenFlow Limitations
- 5.12 Conclusion
Chapter 6: Alternative Definitions of SDN
- Abstract
- 6.1 Potential Drawbacks of Open SDN
- 6.2 SDN via APIs
- 6.3 SDN via Hypervisor-Based Overlays
- 6.4 SDN via Opening Up the Device
- 6.5 Network Functions Virtualization
- 6.6 Alternatives Overlap and Ranking
- 6.7 Conclusion
Chapter 7: Emerging Protocol, Controller, and Application Models
- Abstract
- 7.1 Expanded Definitions of SDN
- 7.2 Additional SDN Protocol Models
- 7.3 Additional SDN Controller Models
- 7.4 Additional Application Models
- 7.5 New Approaches to SDN Security
- 7.6 The P4 Programming Language
- 7.7 Conclusion
Chapter 8: SDN in the Data Center
- Abstract
- 8.1 Data Center Definition
- 8.2 Data Center Demands
- 8.3 Tunneling Technologies for the Data Center
- 8.4 Path Technologies in the Data Center
- 8.5 Ethernet Fabrics in the Data Center
- 8.6 SDN Use Cases in the Data Center
- 8.7 Comparison of Open SDN, Overlays, and APIs
- 8.8 Real-World Data Center Implementations
- 8.9 Conclusion
Chapter 9: SDN in Other Environments
- Abstract
- Consistent Policy Configuration
- Global Network View
- 9.1 Wide Area Networks
- 9.2 Service Provider and Carrier Networks
- 9.3 Campus Networks
- 9.4 Hospitality Networks
- 9.5 Mobile Networks
- 9.6 Optical Networks
- 9.7 SDN vs P2P/Overlay Networks
- 9.8 Conclusion
Chapter 10: Network Functions Virtualization
- Abstract
- 10.1 Definition of NFV
- 10.2 What Can We Virtualize?
- 10.3 Standards
- 10.4 OPNFV
- 10.5 Leading NFV Vendors
- 10.6 SDN vs NFV
- 10.7 In-Line Network Functions
- 10.8 Conclusion
Chapter 11: Players in the SDN Ecosystem
- Abstract
- 11.1 Academic Research Institutions
- 11.2 Industry Research Labs
- 11.3 Network Equipment Manufacturers
- 11.4 Software Vendors
- 11.5 White-Box Switches
- 11.6 Merchant Silicon Vendors
- 11.7 Original Device Manufacturers
- 11.8 Cloud Services and Service Providers
- 11.9 Standards Bodies and Industry Alliances
- 11.10 Conclusion
Chapter 12: SDN Applications
- Abstract
- 12.1 Terminology
- 12.2 Before You Begin
- 12.3 Application Types
- 12.4 A Brief History of SDN Controllers
- 12.5 Using Floodlight for Training Purposes
- 12.6 A Simple Reactive Java Application
- 12.7 Controller Considerations
- 12.8 Network Device Considerations
- 12.9 Creating Network Virtualization Tunnels
- 12.10 Offloading Flows in the Data Center
- 12.11 Access Control for the Campus
- 12.12 Traffic Engineering for Service Providers
- 12.13 Conclusion
Chapter 13: SDN Open Source
- Abstract
- 13.1 SDN Open Source Landscape
- 13.2 The OpenFlow Open Source Environment
- 13.3 Chapter-Specific Terminology
- 13.4 Open Source Licensing Issues
- 13.5 Profiles of SDN Open Source Users
- 13.6 OpenFlow Source Code
- 13.7 Switch Implementations
- 13.8 Controller Implementations
- 13.9 SDN Applications
- 13.10 Orchestration and Network Virtualization
- 13.11 Simulation, Testing, and Tools
- 13.12 Open Source Cloud Software
- 13.13 Example: Applying SDN Open Source
- 13.14 Conclusion
Chapter 14: Business Ramifications
- Abstract
- 14.1 Everything as a Service
- 14.2 Market Sizing
- 14.3 Classifying SDN Vendors
- 14.4 Impact on Incumbent NEMs
- 14.5 Impact on Enterprise Consumers
- 14.6 Turmoil in the Networking Industry
- 14.7 Venture Capital
- 14.8 Major SDN Acquisitions
- 14.9 SDN Startups
- 14.10 Career Disruptions
- 14.11 Conclusion
Chapter 15: SDN Futures
- Abstract
- 15.1 Current State of Affairs
- 15.2 SD-WAN
- 15.3 Potential Novel Applications of Open SDN
- 15.4 Conclusion
Appendix A: Acronyms and Abbreviations
Appendix B: Blacklist Application
- B.1 MessageListener
- B.2 PacketHandler
- B.3 FlowManager
Index

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"The editing in general is very good. The figures are very clearly drawn…The authors have done a good job with this up-to-date book for anyone interested in SDN."—Computing Reviews

ISBN: 9780128045558

Page Count: 436

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