Advanced Techniques for Software-Defined Networking
A special issue of Software (ISSN 2674-113X).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (28 October 2023) | Viewed by 420
Special Issue Editor
Interests: software-defined networking; cloud computing; IoT; edge computing
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Software-defined networking (SDN) is an emerging technology that has revolutionized the way networks are designed, deployed, and managed. SDN provides a centralized, programmable, and flexible network infrastructure that enables network administrators to automate network management tasks, optimize network resources, and enhance network security. However, there are still challenges associated with SDN, such as scalability, security, and privacy, that require innovative solutions.
Advanced techniques such as machine learning, data mining, and blockchain have been identified as potential solutions to these challenges. Machine learning algorithms can be used to analyze network traffic patterns and predict network failures, data mining techniques can be used to detect anomalies and identify network vulnerabilities, and blockchain can be used to enhance network security and privacy.
This Special Issue aims to explore the potential of advanced techniques for enhancing the capabilities of SDN in various domains, including cloud computing, edge computing, beyond 5G, and the internet of things (IoT). In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but not limited to) the following:
- Machine learning for traffic engineering and network optimization in SDN;
- Blockchain-based solutions for enhancing security and privacy in SDN;
- Data mining techniques for network analytics and management in SDN;
- SDN-based solutions for managing and securing IoT networks;
- SDN for edge computing and its applications in beyond 5G networks.
Authors are invited to submit original research articles, case studies, and review articles that address the topics of interest mentioned above. All submissions will be peer-reviewed, and acceptance will be based on the originality, significance, and quality of the work.
Dr. He Li
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- software-defined networking
- machine learning
- data mining
- blockchain
- cloud computing edge computing
- beyond 5G
- Internet of Things (IoT)
- network security and privacy
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