Explore how eBPF technology empowers Open vSwitch (OVS) to implement datapath functionalities, reduce kernel version dependencies, and facilitate experimentation. Discover the benefits of eBPF, supported features, and project updates within OVS, enhancing flow processing efficiency and supporting a

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Learn how Flow Monitoring in Open vSwitch (OVS) allows controllers to track and manage changes to flow tables, enabling efficient network management. Explore topics such as Flow Mod programming, Flow Monitor messages, OVS support, monitoring vs. snoop, and practical examples of flow monitoring in ac

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Explore the CLOVE framework, a congestion-aware load balancing approach at the virtual edge, addressing issues faced by previously proposed schemes. It operates in data centers using ECMP routing, with a focus on vSwitch implementations for efficient traffic distribution.

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Emerging network architectures like Software-Defined Networking (SDN) require detailed emulation and performance evaluation. Researchers focus on SDN and OpenFlow to improve network programmability and management. This involves creating accurate emulations to support various switch implementations a

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This presentation discusses the development of a more programmable and performance-optimized virtual switch at EuroP4 '21. It covers topics such as P4 with OVS, challenges in OVS hardware offload, P4 enhanced Open vSwitch, P4 components in OVS, stacked pipelines, and various control and data planes

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Modular Layer 2 (ML2) is a new core plugin in OpenStack Neutron that enables interface with various network mechanisms and types for enhanced flexibility and efficiency. It replaces deprecated plugins like Open vSwitch and Linuxbridge, offering a more modular and feature-rich approach for managing l

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Explore innovative solutions for optimizing Open vSwitch with Data Plane Development Kit (OVS DPDK) performance in real public cloud environments. Insights include meter lock scenario resolution, conntrack performance improvement, and flow-based connection tracking limitation enhancements. These sol

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State machines are proposed as a new switch primitive in Software-Defined Networking (SDN) to facilitate dynamic actions at switches. This approach eliminates the need for a priori knowledge, reduces delays, and enables local state-based policies such as stateful firewall, FTP monitoring, and large

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