FlowVisor
An OpenFlow controller that acts as a hypervisor/proxy between network switches and multiple controllers, enabling network slicing.
What is FlowVisor?
FlowVisor is an OpenFlow controller that acts as a hypervisor or proxy between network switches and multiple OpenFlow controllers. It enables network slicing by allowing different controllers to manage isolated segments of the same physical network infrastructure simultaneously, effectively virtualizing network resources for software-defined networking environments.
Network engineers and researchers working with software-defined networking (SDN) who need to virtualize network infrastructure or run multiple network controllers on shared physical switches.
FlowVisor provides a unique network virtualization layer that enables true network slicing without requiring switch modifications, allowing multiple OpenFlow controllers to operate independently on the same physical infrastructure while maintaining isolation and control.
Overview
FlowVisor - A network hypervisor
Use Cases
Best For
- Virtualizing physical network infrastructure for multiple tenants or applications
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