On the ‘net: Clarifying Disaggregation Software Defined Networks (SDNs), Network Function Virtualization (NFV), white box, and large-scale fabrics built out of small fixed configuration devices are all trends that seem to be “top of mind” right now in the network engineering world. While these four trends appear to be completely different ideas, they are closely related through a single concept: disaggregation. This article will consider the meaning of disaggregation, and then how this single concept applies to the four previously noted movements. @SearchSDN Related Posted in ON THE NET ← Short Take: Practical Career AdviceHistory of Networking: The History of Email (part 1) →