10 Important Components Of SDN Controllers
SearchNetworking, February 21st, 2023
SDN controller features include modularity, APIs, clustering and GUIs. Read more in this chapter excerpt from 'SDN-Supported Edge-Cloud Interplay for Next Generation Internet of Things.'
The concept of software-defined networking would fall apart without SDN controllers. SDN relies on the controller to enable a centralized platform for management, configuration and programmability.
A compelling benefit of SDN controllers is automation. Instead of manually configuring individual devices, network engineers can configure and distribute policies via the SDN controller. The controllers also support flexible path routing, reliability and visibility.