Topology Aware Evaluation of SDN Controller Performance and Placement Strategies in Star, Linear, and Ring Networks
By: B. V. Prasanthi and P. Chenna Reddy
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Language: English
Page range: 233 - 251
Submitted on: Feb 2, 2026
Accepted on: Apr 5, 2026
Published on: Jun 13, 2026
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