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Software-Defined Networking (SDN)

Software-Defined Networking (SDN) separates network control from forwarding by using centralized controllers and programmable interfaces. It enables dynamic control, automation, and improved visibility across large networks. SDN reduces hardware dependency and supports centralized policy and traffic management for data centers and cloud infrastructures.

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Context
Organizational level
Enterprise
Organizational maturity
Intermediate
Impact area
Technical
Decision
Decision type
Architectural
Value stream stage
Build
Assessment
Complexity
High
Maturity
Established
Cognitive load
High

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Structural placement

Where this block lives in the structure.

Theme space
Technology & Infrastructure
Theme area
Cloud & Infrastructure
Segment
Compute, Storage & Networking
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