Virtualized Software-Defined Networks and Services

This comprehensive new 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. NFV technologies are reviewed, including network function virtualization infrastructure, virtualized network functions, 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.

- Software Defined Networking
- Virtualization in Networking
- Integrating SDN and NFV in Future Networks
- Virtualized Network Services

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 the technical staff at Verizon Communications and involved in SDN, NFV and Cloud Artchitectures and Standards. He received his Ph.D. in electrical and computer engineering from Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, NJ.