Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) with a Touch of SDN

Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) will drive dramatic cost reductions while also accelerating service delivery. Using NFV with SDN, network owners can provision new functions rapidly on demand, improve scalability, and leverage microservices. Benefits like these will make NFV indispensable for service providers, mobile operators, telcos, and enterprises alike.   Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) with a Touch of SDN is the first practical introduction to NFVs fundamental concepts, techniques, and use cases. Written for wide audiences of network engineers, architects, planners, and operators, it assumes no previous knowledge of NFV architecture, deployment, or management.   The authors first explain how virtualization, VMs, containers, and related technologies establish the foundation for the NFV transformation. Next, they show how these concepts and technologies can be applied to virtualize network functions in the cloud, data centers, routing, security, and the mobile packet core. Youll discover new tools and techniques for managing and orchestrating virtualized network devices, and gain new clarity on how SDN and NFV interact and interrelate. By the time youre done, youll be ready to assess vendor claims, evaluate architectures, and plan NFVs role in your own networks. Understand NFVs key benefits and market driversReview how virtualization makes NFV possibleConsider key issues associated with NFV network design and deploymentIntegrate NFV into existing network designsOrchestrate, build, and deploy NFV networks and cloud servicesMaximize operational efficiency by building more programmable, automated networksUnderstand how NFV and SDN work togetherAddress security, programmability, performance, and service function chainingPreview evolving concepts that will shape NFVs future