Virtualized Network Infrastructure
Virtualized network infrastructure refers to the network abstraction and network virtualization of networking components and network resources, such as routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers, to create flexible, scalable, and efficient network environments. In virtualized network infrastructure, physical networking hardware is abstracted into virtual instances or software-defined entities that can be dynamically provisioned, managed, and dynamically configured through software interfaces. This allows for the decoupling of network services from underlying network hardware, enabling greater agility, network resource utilization, and cost-effectiveness in network management and network deployment. Virtualized network infrastructure is a fundamental component of cloud computing (cloud networking) and software-defined networking (SDN) architectures, where it enables the creation of virtual networks, virtual private clouds (VPCs), and network overlays that span across physical data centers, cloud environments, and distributed computing environments. By leveraging virtualized network infrastructure, organizations can optimize network performance, improve network scalability, enhance network security, and streamline network operations (NOC) to meet the demands of modern digital business environments.