Open Networking

Do you want to manage your own network, using your own chosen network software? This is possible with Open Networking. In the meantime, more than 200 network hardware and software providers, telecom providers, data centers and a number of large users have become members of the Open Networking Foundation (ONF). The ONF promotes Open Source networking via Software Defined Networking (SDN) and standardization of the OpenFlow protocol and related technologies.

Choose the freedom of Open Source software and the further development of your network in-house. IT creation helps you define the right network setup and select the right hardware and software.

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What Open Source software is there for Open Networking?

Depending on your requirements and wishes, you can use the following examples of Open Networking (Open Source) software tools:

RedHat Ansible (recommended by Dell Technologies)
KVM (OpenStack)

The above software is fully supported by Dell Technologies in combination with Dell switches. Would you like advice on using Open Source software in your network environment? Contact us and together with Dell Technologies, IT creation will gladly provide you with more information and customized advice.

Data center switches

Edge switches

What does Open Networking entail?

Do you want to set up your network based on Open Networking? You have complete freedom to set up your network according to your own insights. You decide how you want to implement setup updates (fabrics) or how you want to further develop your network. Thanks to Open Networking, you are not bound to standards or tooling boundaries. The two major advantages of Open Networking are the potential cost savings compared to proprietary hardware and software and the extra configuration options. Open Source software is available for routers, switches, load balancers and firewalls. This way you can set up the ideal network for your organization. Completely customized and under your own management.

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