There is some debate about the best way to implement network functions virtualization (NFV) and where to host the constituent virtualized network functions (VNFs). The options are described in the ...

Here are Part I, Part II,and Part III,, Part IV, Part V, Part VI, Part VII, Part VIII, and Part IX. Data-path virtualization essentially creates multiple separate logical networks over a single, ...

Network virtualization delivers network services in a more scalable, manageable, and fault-tolerant manner than traditional networking can deliver. For this reason it is gaining traction among cloud ...

Next generation datacenters are evolving quickly. Bandwidth growth and the need for scalability appears to be unstoppable, yet network designs must find a way to manage these demand costs effectively.