Service-Aware Network Architecture Based on SDN, NFV, and Network Intelligence: White Paper

Parts I, II and III of this four paper series detailed how software-defined networking (SDN) and network functions virtualization (NFV) are enabling a more flexible networking architecture compared to traditional approaches that use fixed-function network elements. They also described high-level hardware and software requirements for the SDN architecture, relevant Intel reference designs, and ongoing efforts to make the orchestration layer better informed about node platform capabilities.