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Description

Cisco's Enterprise Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) offering empowers businesses to transition critical network functions into a virtualized environment, facilitating swift deployment of network services at various locations. By transforming conventional hardware-driven network functions into software, Cisco's NFV minimizes reliance on numerous physical devices, resulting in both cost reductions and easier management. This innovative NFV solution not only speeds up the introduction of new virtual network services but also simplifies operational processes while providing the adaptability to integrate physical, virtual, Cisco, and third-party components seamlessly. In doing so, it not only lowers expenses but also liberates IT personnel from routine service visits, thereby boosting the overall efficiency of the network. Additionally, it efficiently manages and automates the delivery of network services across both physical and virtual settings, optimizing workflows and significantly decreasing the need for manual input. Ultimately, Cisco's NFV solution represents a transformative approach to network management, ensuring organizations can respond swiftly to evolving demands.

Description

Open vSwitch is a high-quality, multilayer virtual switch that operates under the open-source Apache 2.0 license. It is specifically engineered to facilitate extensive network automation through programming extensions, while still accommodating standard management interfaces and protocols such as NetFlow, sFlow, IPFIX, RSPAN, CLI, LACP, and 802.1ag. Additionally, it is built to allow distribution across various physical servers, akin to VMware's vNetwork distributed vSwitch or Cisco's Nexus 1000V. Open vSwitch is implemented in numerous products and is utilized in many substantial production environments, some of which are extraordinarily large. Each stable version undergoes rigorous testing, including a regression suite that consists of hundreds of system-level tests and thousands of unit tests. Furthermore, alongside OVS, the Open vSwitch community actively develops the OVN project, which enhances OVS by providing native support for virtual network abstractions, such as virtual L2 and L3 overlays and security groups. This commitment to continuous improvement ensures that Open vSwitch remains a robust solution for network virtualization in diverse settings.

API Access

Has API Yes 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

OpenNebula No 
OpenStack No 
oVirt No 
openQRM No 

Integrations

OpenNebula Yes 
OpenStack Yes 
oVirt Yes 
openQRM Yes 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

Free
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Cisco

Founded

1984

Country

United States

Website

www.cisco.com/c/en/us/solutions/enterprise-networks/enterprise-network-functions-virtualization-nfv/index.html

Vendor Details

Company Name

Open vSwitch

Website

www.openvswitch.org

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