Flexibility in softwarized networks: Classifications and research challenges
The increase of flexibility is a common objective of softwarized networks based on concepts,
such as software defined networking, network function virtualization, and network …
such as software defined networking, network function virtualization, and network …
Reproducible network experiments using container-based emulation
In an ideal world, all research papers would be runnable: simply click to replicate all results,
using the same setup as the authors. One approach to enable runnable network systems …
using the same setup as the authors. One approach to enable runnable network systems …
Distributed logical L3 routing
T Koponen, R Zhang, M Casado, P Thakkar… - US Patent …, 2016 - Google Patents
A novel method for configuring first and second managed forwarding elements to perform
logical L2 switching and L3 routing is described. The method generates a first set of flow …
logical L2 switching and L3 routing is described. The method generates a first set of flow …
A survey of network virtualization
NMMK Chowdhury, R Boutaba - Computer Networks, 2010 - Elsevier
Due to the existence of multiple stakeholders with conflicting goals and policies, alterations
to the existing Internet architecture are now limited to simple incremental updates; …
to the existing Internet architecture are now limited to simple incremental updates; …
Method and apparatus for implementing and managing distributed virtual switches in several hosts and physical forwarding elements
M Casado, P Ingram, KE Amidon, PJ Balland III… - US Patent …, 2015 - Google Patents
In general, the present invention relates to a virtual platform in which one or more distributed
virtual switches can be created for use in virtual networking. According to some aspects, the …
virtual switches can be created for use in virtual networking. According to some aspects, the …
Route advertisement by managed gateways
A Tubaltsev, R Zhang, BC Basler, S Maskalik… - US Patent …, 2017 - Google Patents
US9590901B2 - Route advertisement by managed gateways - Google Patents
US9590901B2 - Route advertisement by managed gateways - Google Patents Route …
US9590901B2 - Route advertisement by managed gateways - Google Patents Route …
Multiple active L3 gateways for logical networks
P Thakkar, EJ Jackson, BC Basler - US Patent 9,577,845, 2017 - Google Patents
Some embodiments provide a method for a network con troller in a network control system
that manages a plurality of logical networks. The method receives a specification of a logical …
that manages a plurality of logical networks. The method receives a specification of a logical …
Centralized logical L3 routing
R Zhang, P Thakkar, JE Gross IV, J Pettit… - US Patent …, 2015 - Google Patents
2012-11-26 Assigned to NICIRA, INC. reassignment NICIRA, INC. ASSIGNMENT OF
ASSIGNORS INTEREST (SEE DOCUMENT FOR DETAILS). Assignors: AMIDON, KEITH E …
ASSIGNORS INTEREST (SEE DOCUMENT FOR DETAILS). Assignors: AMIDON, KEITH E …
Federating interconnection switching element network to two or more levels
T Koponen, M Casado, P Thakkar, R Zhang - US Patent 9,137,052, 2015 - Google Patents
A network control system for interconnecting several sepa rate networks. The system
includes i) several interconnection Switching elements, each of which is for connecting one …
includes i) several interconnection Switching elements, each of which is for connecting one …
Virtualizing the network forwarding plane
M Casado, T Koponen, R Ramanathan… - Proceedings of the …, 2010 - dl.acm.org
Modern system design often employs virtualization to decouple the system service model
from its physical realization. Two common examples are the virtualization of computing …
from its physical realization. Two common examples are the virtualization of computing …