Future Intent-Based Networking: On the QoS Robust and Energy Efficient Heterogeneous Software Defined Networks

So-called Intent-Based Networking (IBN) is an emerging network infrastructure opportunity that leverages SDN to translate business intentions into appropriate network configurations for all devices. It provides process automation, proactive problem solving, centralized management, and intelligent control algorithms to reduce network operation costs, improve performance, and enhance security and flexibility. This volume consists of 28 chapters from researchers around the world, presenting practical and insightful research results for IBN deployment.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 508 pages
Publication date: 11 December 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

So-called Intent-Based Networking (IBN) is a groundbreaking technology that builds upon the well-established principles of Software-Defined Networking (SDN). It represents a significant emerging opportunity in the field of network infrastructure. The IBN heralds a new era in the history of networking, where the network itself becomes an intelligent entity capable of translating business intentions into precise network configurations tailored to the needs of all devices. This transformative approach minimizes manual effort, enhances network monitoring capabilities, and enables the utilization of advanced network analytics and machine learning techniques.

A centralized, software-defined solution is at the heart of IBN, providing process automation, proactive problem resolution, and centralized management of the network infrastructure. With software-based network management, a wide range of operations can be performed automatically through intelligent control algorithms, including artificial intelligence and machine learning. This results in significant cost savings, improved application response times, reduced energy consumption, enhanced network reliability and performance, improved network security, and increased flexibility. The benefits of IBN extend to existing networks as well as evolving LTE-based mobile networks, the emerging Internet of Things (IoT), Cloud systems, and the future 5G/6G networks.

The future networks will possess a remarkable level of self-awareness, self-configuration, self-optimization, self-recovery, and self-protection. This vision is made possible by the IBN technology, which enables networks to adapt and evolve dynamically to meet changing business requirements and environmental conditions.

This comprehensive volume comprises 28 chapters, each contributed by researchers from various countries, including Ukraine, Germany, Slovakia, Switzerland, South Korea, China, the Czech Republic, Poland, Brazil, Belarus, and Israel. The authors of these chapters present the most important research findings and advancements in the field of IBN, providing valuable insights for future intent-based networking deployments.

In conclusion, Intent-Based Networking (IBN) is a transformative technology that holds immense potential for shaping the future of networking. By leveraging the power of SDN and intelligent control algorithms, IBN enables networks to become more efficient, flexible, and secure, while also enabling businesses to fully leverage the benefits of digital transformation. With its centralized, software-defined approach, IBN is poised to revolutionize the way we connect, communicate, and collaborate in the digital age.

Weight: 813g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030924348
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022