This comprehensive new resource presents the latest developments in key Software-Defined Network (SDN) technologies including SDN controllers, network control and management applications, southbound protocols, and northbound interfaces. NFV technologies are reviewed, including network function virtualization infrastructure, virtualized network functions, virtual network management and orchestration.

Professionals find comprehensive discussions on the relationship between SDN and NFV and how they may integrate into unified future network architecture. Virtualization network services including, cloud, carrier Ethernet services, and IP VPN services are also covered.