The multi-controller placement problem (MCPP) represents one of the most challenging
issues in software-defined networks (SDNs). High-efficiency and scalable optimized …

In large-scale software-defined networks (SDNs), multiple controllers are deployed. Each
controller has a logically centralized vision of the network that is used to manage a set of …

Controller placement problem (CPP) is a significant technological challenge in software
defined network (SDN). Deployment of a properly designed SDN-based network is required …

To enable learning-based network management and optimization, the 5th Generation
Mobile Communication Technology and Internet of Things systems usually involve software …

The newly emerged Software Defined Networks (SDN) can apply to Wide Area Network
(WAN) for network control and management. To achieve this, a logically centralized but a …

Software defined networking (SDN) offers centralized network management and effective
resource utilization by offloading the intelligent control plane, responsible for routing and …

Traditional network architectures are complex to manage, comparatively static, rigid and
difficult to make changes for new innovation. The proprietary devices in such architectures …

Software-defined networks have many benefits such as more control over the control plane
and reduced operating costs through separating the control plane from the data plane in …

Software Defined Networking (SDN) makes it easy to control and manage the network due
to a centralized control plane. However, this centralization also limits the scalability of SDN …

Controller placement issue (CPI) in software-defined networks (SDNs) describes the
controllers' number, location, and assigning of forwarding devices to controllers. Recently …