Title :
Network virtualization and programmability
Author :
Colle, Didier ; Jooris, Bart ; Gurzi, Pasquale ; Pickavet, Mario ; Demeester, Piet
Author_Institution :
IBBT, Ghent Univ., Ghent, Belgium
Abstract :
We present network virtualization (building virtual or logical networks over a physical infrastructure) and network programmability (allowing the network operator to at least control the network but more fundamentally to define its behavior) concepts.
Keywords :
computer networks; logical networks; network control; network operator; network programmability; network virtualization; Buildings; Hardware; IP networks; Optical fiber networks; Optical switches; Protocols; Software;
Conference_Titel :
OptoElectronics and Communications Conference (OECC), 2010 15th
Conference_Location :
Sapporo
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-6785-3
