Virtualized Software-Defined Networks and Services

This comprehensive resource presents the latest developments in key software-defined network (SDN) technologies including SDN controllers, network control and management applications, southbound protocols, and northbound interfaces. Network Function visualization (NFV) technologies are reviewed, including NFV infrastructure, virtualized network functions, and virtual network management and orchestration.

Professionals find comprehensive discussions on the relationship between SDN and NFV and how they may integrate into unified future network architecture. Virtualization network services including, cloud, carrier Ethernet services, and IP VPN services are also covered.

About the Authors

Qiang Duan is an associate professor of information sciences and technology at the Pennsylvania State University Abington College. He received his Ph.D. in electrical engineering from the University of Mississippi.

Mehmet Toy is currently a distinguished member of technical staff (DMTS) at Verizon Communications and involved in SDN, NFV, and cloud architectures and standards. He received his Ph.D. in electrical and computer engineering from Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, NJ.