Title :
Extending network virtualization into the optical domain
Author :
Elbers, J. ; Autenrieth, Achim
Author_Institution :
ADVA Opt. Networking SE, Martinsried, Germany
Abstract :
After server and storage virtualization, network virtualization adds the missing piece to the cloud computing puzzle. This paper discusses prospects, challenges and solutions for extending network virtualization into the optical domain.
Keywords :
cloud computing; optical computing; virtualisation; cloud computing puzzle; network virtualization; optical domain; server virtualization; storage virtualization; Adaptive optics; Network topology; Optical fiber networks; Optical packet switching; Optical switches; Optical wavelength conversion; Virtualization;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exposition and the National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference (OFC/NFOEC), 2013
Conference_Location :
Anaheim, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4799-0457-0
