推荐序一
Network functions are rapidly transforming from being delivered on proprietary, purpose-built hardware to capabilities running on intelligent and composable infrastructure. We are transforming the network from a statically configured and inflexible offering, to a network which can be provisioned to specific end users, specific verticals and specific needs on a standard server-based infrastructure. Greater customer value is being derived from this flexibility and programmability.
The foundation of the 5G network requires an intelligent infrastructure built on NFV and SDN-based architecture that takes advantage of server volume economics, virtualization and cloud technologies. This enables new services to be deployed more quickly and cost effectively. Intel has a growing portfolio of products and technologies that deliver solutions to help network transformation, bringing advanced performance and intelligence from the network edge to the core of the data center.
Open source software is one key part of the portfolio, which unlocks the platform capabilities of the network for packet processing. Intel invented the Data Plane Development Kit (DPDK), later co-founded as an open source project, and currently leads its growth with the community, helping make DPDK a de-facto standard for packet processing. In addition to DPDK, Intel has significantly contributed to other important open source projects, including Open Virtual Switch (OVS), FD.io, Vector Packet Processing (VPP) for network stack, Tungsten Fabric (TF) for virtual router, and HYPERSCAN for pattern matching.
We have a skilled and committed team in China who have contributed to these open source projects over the years, and continue to collaborate with our partners in these communities to solve challenging network problems. As a good linkage with the Chinese ecosystem, it is with great pride that the team presents this book as a resource to help contributors who want to get involved, influence communities, and drive continued innovation.
Sandra Rivera
Senior Vice President and General Manager
Network Platforms Group
Intel 5G Executive Sponsor
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The rise of Cloud and Edge computing has brought about a shift in networking technology. Increasingly, purpose-built physical systems are being replaced with flexible, adaptable solutions built on open source technology. Open software is driving the innovation that powers this evolution, with Software-Defined Networking (SDN) and network function virtualization paving the way for tremendous growth in connected services.
Intel is a strong contributor to open source software across technologies and market segments. Intel has been a leader in advancing the open networking ecosystem, contributing to projects such as the Data Plane Development Kit (DPDK) for data plane acceleration; Open Virtual Switch (OVS) and Vector Packet Processing (VPP) for virtual switch; OpenStack Neutron, OpenDaylight (ODL) and Tungsten Fabric (TF) for SDN; the Open Networking Automation Platform (ONAP) for orchestration and automation; and Open Platform Network Function Virtualization (OPNFV).
This book draws from the deep experience of Intel software engineers who work in open source networking communities and discusses how these projects fit as part of a complete stack for cloud infrastructure. We are proud to offer this resource to help contributors who want to get involved, influence communities, and drive continued innovation.
Imad Sousou
Corporate Vice President, Intel Corporation
General Manager, Intel System Software Products
