R&M Data Center Manual illustrates on flexibility of network infra with SDN
R&M in its Data Center Manual explains how SDN approach makes network infrastructure flexible. Dynamic load distribution to virtual servers, transfers to other hosts and more – a classic data center network is too static and inflexible for these tasks. Software-Defined Networking (SDN) could help in these cases by offering a new model of control and data distribution. The new Data Center Manual from R&M provides basic principles for planning. Thomas Wellinger, Market Manager – Data Center, R&M, said, “One advantage of Software- Defined Networking is that it enables companies to adjust the network infrastructure better than before to the special requirements of applications.” He cited in particular the allocation of required bandwidths and quality-of-service parameters to guarantee the desired performance. This flexibility is important especially in complex networks such as private or public clouds. An important feature of SDN is the separation of the control plan