Knowledge Plane

The Knowledge Plane in Software Defined Networking (SDN) is an advanced conceptual layer that focuses on intelligence, automation, and learning within the network. It is designed to enhance network decision-making and adaptability by leveraging data, analytics, and artificial intelligence (AI) to understand the network’s state and optimize its performance dynamically.

Key functions of the Knowledge Plane:

• Data Collection and Analysis: It gathers data from both the control and data planes, analyzing it to monitor network performance, traffic patterns, and potential issues.
• Automated Decision-Making: The Knowledge Plane can make intelligent, automated decisions, adjusting network parameters or configurations without human intervention, based on real-time insights.
• Network Optimization: It uses the insights gathered to optimize routing, improve quality of service (QoS), and ensure efficient resource utilization.
• Learning and Adaptation: Through AI and machine learning, the Knowledge Plane continuously learns from network behavior, adapting to changing conditions and improving decision-making over time.

The Knowledge Plane represents the potential for self-managing, autonomous networks in the future. It introduces a layer of intelligence, making the network more responsive, efficient, and capable of handling complex and dynamic environments.

• Observe Module
• Orient Module
• Decide Module
• Act Module