Enabling SDN applications on Software-Defined Infrastructure

Abstract

In this paper we discuss how to enable Software-Defined Networking (SDN) applications on Software-Defined Infrastructure (SDI) which is an approach for integrated control and management of converged computing and networking resources. Current separated resource management for computing or networking resources is not sufficient for addressing applications and multimedia services that require guaranteed service and quality levels. In addition, current resource management is not capable of managing heterogeneous resources that include computing and networking resources in combination with other resources such as programmable hardware, GPUs and network processors. We present an SDI that provides pluggable resource management modules for scheduling, networking control, fault management, and so on. This paper focuses on the design and implementation of a networking control module that enables SDN applications using information available from other modules. Currently, we have deployed the network control module in the practical multi-tier cloud infrastructure, SAVI Testbed. We present real measurements that show the functional evaluation results of our network control module.