The emerging software defined networking (SDN) paradigm separates the data plane from
the control plane and centralizes network control in an SDN controller. Applications interact …

This paper gives an overview of software-defined optical networks (SDONs). It explains the
general concepts on software-defined networks (SDNs), their relationship with network …

Software-defined networking (SDN) enables programmable SDN control and management
functions at a number of layers, allowing applications to control network resources or …

Software Defined Networks: A Comprehensive Approach, Second Edition provides in-depth
coverage of the technologies collectively known as Software Defined Networking (SDN) …

We present results from the first demonstration of a fully integrated SDN-controlled
bandwidth-flexible and programmable SDM optical network utilizing sliceable self …

The combination of elastic optical networks (EONs) and software-defined networking (SDN)
leads to SD-EONs, which bring a new opportunity for enhancing programmability and …

Software-defined networking (SDN) and network function virtualization (NFV) have emerged
as the most promising candidates for improving network function and protocol …

Software defined networks are based on the principle of a centralized control plane
separated from the network forwarding or switching plane that it controls. The switching …

This handbook is an authoritative, comprehensive reference on optical networks, the
backbone of today's communication and information society. The book reviews the many …

Software defined networking (SDN) and flexible grid optical transport technology are two key
technologies that allow network operators to customize their infrastructure based on …