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7.3.1. Control Plane vs Data Plane

PlaneFunctionLocation (Traditional)Location (SDN)
ControlRouting decisions, MAC learningEach deviceCentral controller
DataPacket forwardingEach deviceEach device
ManagementConfiguration, monitoringAdmin → each deviceAdmin → controller