Overcoming Software-Defined Networking (SDN) Challenges: Emerging Solutions and Future Research Directions

EasyChair Preprint 14687

Abstract

Software Defined Networking (SDN) has now assumed a new paradigm shift in the way the networks are managed and programmed. However, as with any fledgling technology, there are key barriers that currently slow the progress of SDN towards becoming the de facto technology of the industry. This paper aims at highlighting the key issues that determine the success of SDN, specifically, the issues of scalability, security, compatibility and the issue of integration of SDN with traditional networks. Furthermore, it presents the main opportunities for future research that could help in addressing these issues, for instance, improvement in the SDN architecture, the introduction of superior security measures, and the exploration of proper techniques of integration. Hence, by presenting an analysis of the present state of the SDN research and the identification of the future trends of the field, this study seeks to offer the reader a clear view of the challenges and opportunities which lie ahead. The present work outlines the following findings to support further research in developing better and optimal solutions for SDN

Keyphrases: Network Security, Research Opportunities in SDN, SDN Integration, SDN Scalability, Software Defined Networking (SDN)

@booklet{EasyChair:14687,
  author    = {Charlotte Alice and Halleluyah Bukola},
  title     = {Overcoming Software-Defined Networking (SDN) Challenges: Emerging Solutions and Future Research Directions},
  howpublished = {EasyChair Preprint 14687},
  year      = {EasyChair, 2024}}