NFV vs. SDN: 10 Key Comparisons

NFV vs. SDN: 10 Key Comparisons

  • Network functions virtualization (NFV) and software-defined networking (SDN) both use virtualization — yet the two are fundamentally different in their architecture and the purpose they achieve. 
  • This article discusses ten ways in which NFV differs from SDN. 

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What Is NFV?

Network functions virtualization (NFV) transforms network components and processes from hardware functions to software-driven functions that can be connected to create an end-to-end communication service.

The Architecture of NFVThe Architecture of NFV
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