Singlenetwork
Singlenetwork is a term used in information technology to describe a unified network architecture that seeks to connect disparate network segments into a single operational fabric. The concept envisions a single control plane and uniform policy enforcement across campuses, data centers, cloud environments, and edge sites, rather than multiple independently managed networks. In practice, singlenetwork implementations typically leverage software-defined networking (SDN), network virtualization, and automation to decouple control decisions from the data plane and to provide centralized visibility and control.
Core components typically include a centralized management plane or controller, standardized interfaces for northbound and southbound
Benefits include simplified operations and provisioning, a consistent security posture across sites, improved observability, faster change
Challenges include migration complexity from legacy networks, interoperability among devices from multiple vendors, the risk of
Adoption varies; singlenetwork is an architectural goal rather than a standardized product, used by enterprises seeking
See also: SDN, network fabric, data center fabric, SD-WAN, network virtualization.