Network Innovation using OpenFlow: A Survey

Adrián Lara, Anisha Kolasani, Byrav Ramamurthy · 2013 · IEEE Communications Surveys & Tutorials

Summary. This survey examines OpenFlow, the leading Software Defined Networking technology that separates network control from data forwarding. OpenFlow enables researchers to test new networking ideas in production environments through software-based controllers managing switch behavior. The paper reviews OpenFlow capabilities including traffic analysis and dynamic rule updates, describes applications in network management and data center virtualization, discusses existing research infrastructures, and identifies challenges for large-scale deployment.

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Lara, A., Kolasani, A., & Ramamurthy, B.. (2013). Network Innovation using OpenFlow: A Survey. IEEE Communications Surveys & Tutorials. https://doi.org/10.1109/surv.2013.081313.00105

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DOI: 10.1109/surv.2013.081313.00105
Countries: United States
Regions: North America
Categories: broadband-and-digital, general-innovation
Added: 2026-04-28