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Simulation Framework for Distributed SDN-Controller Architectures in OMNeT++

Authors : Nicholas Gray, Thomas Zinner, Steffen Gebert, Phuoc Tran-Gia

Published in: Mobile Networks and Management

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Abstract

SDN introduces the separation of network control and network data plane. The control plane is removed from distributed network entities and logically centralized as the SDN controller. To provide resilience and performance such a logically centralized controller may again be physically distributed. Scenarios featuring distributed controller architectures include data center deployments, where controller instances synchronize states on small distances and delays, or continental WAN deployments with long distances and delays between controllers. The contribution of this paper is an OMNeT++ based simulation framework for assessing the performance of distributed SDN controller architectures. Relevant protocols and controller applications are modelled with a high level of detail. Further, an exemplary implementation of two different controller architectures, namely Hyperflow and Kandoo, is included. Initial results based on the provided implementations are presented.

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Metadata
Title
Simulation Framework for Distributed SDN-Controller Architectures in OMNeT++
Authors
Nicholas Gray
Thomas Zinner
Steffen Gebert
Phuoc Tran-Gia
Copyright Year
2017
Book
Mobile Networks and Management

Print ISBN: 978-3-319-52711-6

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-319-52712-3

Copyright Year: 2017

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-52712-3_1

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