HP software-defined networking (SDN) App Store: stakes, realities and recommendations.
We are still at the
early stage of the market for SDN network applications; but the
most exciting is to uncover how the flexibility, security , transparency and
the productivity provided by the software-defined networking (SDN), can help in real-time, IT managers who embrace SDN
architecture to solve their network challenges and streamline their operations.
Throughout this journey, it is critical to determine the right SDN
applications for your environment.
The HP SDN App Store, which will
be generally available on Oct, 1, 2014, is a go-to-market platform with
consulting and support services, that aims to enable customers to uncover the
business value of SDN.
Connectikpeople.co, salutes the launching of this platform
where you can discover, learn and purchase specific network applications and
download them to your environment for testing and live deployment.
Connectikpeople.co, can also observe that HP will offer
four different categories of applications defined by their support and test
process:
- The HP Circle, with applications built and tested exclusively by HP.
- The Premium Circle, containing applications that are top sellers and jointly tested by HP and its partners.
- The Partner Circle, encompassing applications that have been self-tested by HP partners and reviewed by HP.
- The Community Circle, offering open-access and community-supported applications to demonstrate open source and concept SDN applications.
And HP Trusted SDN Security
Deployment can help you: integrate, deploy and support multiple SDN security apps.