Innovations in Softwaredefined Networking (SDN) The SDN Journey Jacob Rapp, Sr. Manager SDN Marketing, HP Networking
Vision for the future of networking Focus less on managing infrastructure and more on quality of business experience
What is Software-defined Networking In the SDN architecture, the control and data planes are decoupled, network intelligence and state are logically centralized and the underlying network infrastructure is abstracted from the applications Source: opennetworking.org
SDN Architecture Software-defined network products Application Cloud Orchestration SDN Applications Northbound Open Programmable APIs Control Controller Open Programmable Interface ( e.g. OpenFlow) Infrastructure Network Device Network Device Virtual Device
Inhibitors to SDN Innovation Nonexistent No marketplace to sell & support SDN applications SDN market will reach $3.7 billion by 2016. Nearly $670 million will come from SDN applications. IDC #240557, Technology Assessment: The Impact of SDN on Datacenter and Enterprise Network Architectures, April 2013 Closed Limited ability to develop network applications SDN applications will deliver substantial benefit to users only if there is an open ecosystem. Hype Cycle for Networking and Communications, 2013 Gartner, 26 July 2013 ID:G00251108 Complex Legacy network human middleware The adoption of SDN has the potential to eliminate the human middleware problem that has plagued network operations for the past two decades. Hype Cycle for Virtualization, 2013 Gartner, 31 July 2013 ID: G00250781
Customers can start their SND journey now 2016 Deploy SDN enterprise-wide 1H1 4 2H1 4 2015 Develop more SDN application using SDN SDK Test and deploy more HP & Partner SDN applications Deploy SDN Controller & SDN applications from HP SDN App Store Now Create a Lab with HPN VAN SDN controller & applications Now Deploy FlexNetwork SDN-enabled switches & routers Schedule a Transformation Experience Workshop with HP Technoloy Services
SDN learning journey and SDN Certification Prepare Understand your network & SDN Start now with OpenFlow, SDN SDK Engage Take SDN deployment courses Take SDN development courses Deliver Earn SDN Certification Deploy SDN applications
Software-defined Networks Raises many questions. How will you manage them? What do you manage? Infrastructure, controller or apps Do you use separate management tools? Have you given this any thought?
SDN Architecture HP IMC VAN SDN Manager Application IMC SDN Manager SDN Completes the SDN architecture with management Hybrid Unifies SDN and non- SDN islands in the network Controller Infrastructure Configuration, monitoring & policy management for all SDN layers Single Point-of-View for OpenFlow SDN and non SDN fabric One tool to manage the 10X acceleration of SDN deployments 50% less management complexity
SDN Applications ITS ULTIMATELY ABOUT SOLUTIONS, NOT PROTOCOLS
Igniting the intelligent network Simplify deployment and operation - minimize human glue Network dynamically adapts to balance end user experience and network resources Dynamically enforce security/policy at network edge Enables customers to monetize their network Vertical value-added capabilities tuned to customer s business need Framework to enable organic, ecosystem partner and customer app development Network Intelligence Applications Business Intelligence Applications
Redefining unified communication user experience HP Network Optimizer SDN Application for Microsoft Lync Delivers better call quality by optimizing UC&C network traffic Saves IT resources by reducing configuration complexity with OpenFlow programmability Improves IT agility with improved UC&C traffic visibility & control 1,2 HP internal testing Up to 270% improvement in call quality 1 Provides 80% reduction in complexity 2
Enabling real-time security at the network edge HP Network Protector SDN Application TippingPoint Keeps users data and privacy protected with real-time protection from threats Enables proactive IT threat detection keeping users devices safe Lowers costs by reducing need for dedicated security devices 1,2 RepDV database as of March, 2014 Protects from over 1.5M threats daily 1
Transform the network into a revenue generating engine Introducing HP Location Aware SDN Wi-Fi positioning system Empowers businesses to make decisions based on accurate indoor location with 2 meter accuracy Enables context-aware location advertising, indoor navigation, asset tracking & monitoring for safety Simplifies, requires no additional hardware or client software and runs on HP SDN controller Up to 60% more precision 1 Requires No additional hardware 2 1,2 Based on HP Internal testing
Right offers at the right moment and the right location SmartShopper: Network monetization technology demonstration Smart Shopper application Improves understanding of consumer behavior Delivers real-time, dynamic customer retail analytics for offers & advertising increasing sales Personalizes the shopper experience and drives customer loyalty
Network Virtualization Definitions Network virtualization is the process of combining hardware and software network resources and functionality into a single virtual network. Source: http://www.gartner.com/it-glossary/network-virtualization Overlay is the virtual network infrastructure Underlay is the physical network infrastructure While some vendors equate SDN with network virtualization, network virtualization is simply one of the applications supported by SDN. Source: Ending the confusion about Software-Defined Networking: A taxonomy 12 March 2013 ID:G00248592
SDN & Network Virtualization HP-VMware Network Solution Open, interoperable solution unifying physical and virtual Orchestration VMware NSX Federation API SDN apps ConvergedControl VAN SDN Controller SDN Manager vcenter Plug-in Overlay IMC Underlay Server
Breaking down barriers to Software-defined Networking CREATING AN OPEN SDN ECOSYSTEM
HP SDN Developer Kit (SDK) Develop RESTful APIs Developer guide Sample code Simulate & Validate SDN simulator SDN virtual lab Validation test Collaborate Community portal Knowledge base Training, services
Enterprise-ready SDN App Store Accessible Browse & search Install directly into the SDN controller Open Partner developed Community apps Private portal Supported HP developed Joint developed Partner certified
SDN Architecture Open SDN portfolio, SDK, App Store enable Ecosystem Programmable network aligned to business application delivers agility Application Virtual Cloud Sentinel Load Balancing Partner Apps UC&C ConvergedControl Control Virtual Application Networks SDN Controller Design Implementation & Support Services Overlay Infrastructure VXLAN, NVGRE Over 25 million ports across 50 Switches 10 Routers
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