What is OpenContrail?
OpenContrail is an open source project that focuses on innovation in software-defined networking (SDN) and network virtualization. It is licensed under Apache 2.0 and utilizes standards-based protocols to provide a comprehensive set of components for network virtualization, including an SDN controller, virtual router, analytics engine, and published northbound APIs. The platform features an extensive REST API that enables configuration, operational data gathering, and analytics data retrieval from the system. Designed for scalability, OpenContrail can serve as a foundational network platform for cloud infrastructure
Highlights
- Comprehensive set of network virtualization components, including SDN controller, virtual router, and analytics engine
- Extensive REST API for configuring, monitoring, and analyzing the system
- Scalable platform suitable for cloud infrastructure deployments
- Built using standards-based protocols and licensed under Apache 2.0
Features
Command line interface
OpenVPN
Content Filtering
Gateway
Virtualization
L2TP
Firewall