Performance Comparison of File Transfer Protocol Service Between Link State and Distance Vector Routing Protocol in Software Defined Network

Abstract

Software-Defined Network (SDN) is a new concept in computer networks where the network control function is separated from the data forwarding function (data plane). The control plane and data plane which are separated from each other is the answer for faster, more flexible, and secure internet service. File transfer protocol (FTP) is an internet protocol that runs at the application layer that is used to exchange data between server and client. Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) is a routing protocol for internet networks that belongs to the Interior Gateway Protocol (IGP) group and uses the Link State Routing algorithm (LSR). Routing Information Protocol (RIP) is a type of Distance Vector Routing protocol that is still used today. This study aims to compare the performance of FTP services using OSPF and RIP on SDN networks and conventional networks. The research was conducted with direct implementation on the device with a planned topology. The measurement results show that FTP using OSPF routing has better results than using RIP. FTP that runs on SDN also has a better quality of service value compared to conventional networks.