netsflexible
Netsflexible is a theoretical framework described in technical literature as an approach to flexible, programmatic networking.
Origin and scope: Netsflexible emerged in late 2010s and early 2020s discussions as a synthesis of ideas
Architecture: At a high level, netsflexible comprises a policy engine that expresses intents, a graph-based network
Features: Key capabilities include policy-driven automation, cross-domain orchestration, dynamic service chaining, support for diverse transport types
Applications: Potential use cases include hybrid cloud connectivity, data center interconnect, edge computing for IoT and
Standards and implementations: There is no dedicated netsflexible standard. Related approaches include SDN, NFV, IBN, and
Reception: Proponents highlight agility, resource efficiency, and simplified policy enforcement; critics caution about architectural complexity, interoperability
See also: Software-defined networking, network function virtualization, intent-based networking, network slicing, programmable networks.