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Yao, G., Bi, J. and Guo, L.Y. (2013) On the Cascading Failures of Multi-Controllers in Software Defined Networks. 2013 21st IEEE International Conference on Network Protocols (ICNP), Goettingen, 7-10 October 2013, 1-2.
https://doi.org/10.1109/icnp.2013.6733624

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• TITLE: Software Defined Networks: Strengths, Weaknesses, and Resilience to Failures

  AUTHORS: Wendnéso Aïda Ouedraogo Rakissaga, Hamidou Harouna Omar, Pegdwindé Justin Kouraogo

  KEYWORDS: Software Defined Networking (SDN), SDN Architecture, Fault Tolerance, Network Security, Programmability, Interoperability, Communication Infrastructures

  JOURNAL NAME: Engineering, Vol.17 No.1, January 17, 2025

  ABSTRACT: This article examines the architecture of software-defined networks (SDN) and its implications for the modern management of communications infrastructures. By decoupling the control plane from the data plane, SDN offers increased flexibility and programmability, enabling rapid adaptation to changing user requirements. However, this new approach poses significant challenges in terms of security, fault tolerance, and interoperability. This paper highlights these challenges and explores current strategies to ensure the resilience and reliability of SDN networks in the face of threats and failures. In addition, we analyze the future outlook for SDN and the importance of integrating robust security solutions into these infrastructures.