Is SDN suitable for all types of networks?

SDN is particularly beneficial for large-scale networks, data centers, and cloud environments where agility, scalability, and programmability are crucial. However, it can also be applied to smaller networks depending on the specific requirements and use cases.

What are some popular SDN protocols?

OpenFlow is one of the most well-known and widely used SDN protocols. Other protocols include NETCONF (Network Configuration Protocol), RESTful APIs (Representational State Transfer), and BGP (Border Gateway Protocol) with SDN extensions.

What are some use cases of SDN?

SDN has various use cases, including network virtualization, data center networking, wide area network (WAN) optimization, network security, network monitoring and analytics, and network automation.

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