word

software-defined networking

SOFT-wair dih-FYND NET-werk-ing

ˈsɒftwɛər dɪˈfaɪnd ˈnɛtwɜːrkɪŋ

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Syllable breakdown

softwaredefinednetworking

Dictionary meaning

an approach to network management that enables dynamic, programmatically efficient network configuration through software; separates the network control plane from the data plane, allowing network behavior to be controlled by software applications rather than hardware; essential to flexible 5G core network architectures and network slicing

Synonyms: SDN

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