In this chapter, we covered some of the advanced networking features provided by the Nuage VSP SDN solution and also touched upon some of the other SDN solutions that are available on the market. Having read this chapter, you should now be familiar with the Nuage SDN controller and understand the rich set of features an SDN controller can bring to OpenStack and the private cloud.
Given the programmability SDN controllers, AWS, and OpenStack solutions bring, we will now shift focus and look at the cultural changes that are necessary in organizations to make the most of these fantastic technologies. Implementing new technologies without changing operational models is not enough, people and process are key to a successful DevOps model.
The role of the network engineer is undergoing its biggest evolution in years, so businesses cannot simply implement new technology and expect faster delivery without dealing with people and cultural issues. CTOs have a responsibility to set their networking...