SDN and NFV Simplified ─ A Visual Guide to Understanding Software Defined Networks and Network Function Virtualization

SDN (Software Defined Networks) and NFV (Network Function Virtualization) are the hottest areas of networking today both in terms of interest and investment, but many professionals do not fully understand what SDN and NFV are, how they work (at a basic level) and why they are so important to the networking industry.

Other books focused on SDN and NFV tend address technical audiences, and information for non-technical people who need only a high level understanding is scant. SDN and NFV Simplified provides both written and illustrated explanations of SDN and NFV (and the underlying virtualizations) concepts using the topic “at-a-glance” approach relevant to the executives, investors, sales professionals and marketers seeking a basic understanding.

The full breadth of SDN and NFV is covered, and the topic flow allows readers to read the book from cover to cover for a comprehensive understanding or pick and choose sub topics to explore as needs or interests dictate. Each chapter will answer the following questions:

• Why does the technology matter?
• How does it work?
• Where is it used?
• What problems does it solve?

Jim Doherty has more than 17 years of engineering and marketing experience across a broad range of networking, security, and technology companies. Focusing on technology strategy, product positioning, and marketing execution, Jim has held leadership positions for Cisco Systems, Certes Networks, Ixia, and Ericsson Mobile. Currently, he is the SVP of Sales and Marketing for Percona.

Doherty is also the creator and co-author of the Networking Simplifiedseries of books, which includes Cisco Networking Simplified, Home Networking Simplified, and several other titles. He has also written books on mobile security and other networking topics.

Jim is a former U.S. Marine Corps Sergeant and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering from North Carolina State University and an MBA from Duke University. Jim lives in Raleigh, North Carolina, with his wife and two children.