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Work item:
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Q.3963 (ex Q.SDN-OFT)
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Subject/title:
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The compatibility testing of SDN-based equipment using OpenFlow protocol
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Status:
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Approved on 2020-04-29
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Approval process:
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AAP
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Type of work item:
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Recommendation
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Version:
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New
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Equivalent number:
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-
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Timing:
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Liaison:
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SG13
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Supporting members:
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SPbSUT, Rostelecom, Kazakhstan (Republic of), Azerbaijan (Republic of), Kyrgyz Republic, Beltelecom
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Summary:
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One of the challenges in the area of software-defined networking is to ensure the compatibility of solutions from various producers at all layers of the NFV and SDN network. There are many SDN solutions, both open-source and proprietary; each is unique in terms of the software implementation by the object, which, even if it delivers the functionality required by the standard, is still at risk in certain cases of the network failing or holding up traffic owing to a loss of the OpenFlow connection between the SDN switch and controller of the programmable network, exposing the operator (network owner) to the risk of financial and other losses (e.g. of customers).
To prevent such situations, when installing equipment on a telecommunication network, the operator will test the equipment in question for compatibility with other devices already operating on the network. In the case of SDN, tests are required to check the compatibility of OpenFlow protocol modules of each version installed on the device being tested.
This Recommendation has been developed with a view to harmonizing existing practices in the area of compatibility testing of devices using the OpenFlow operating system.
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Comment:
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First registration in the WP:
2018-08-01 08:59:06
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Last update:
2020-05-04 12:30:05
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