Examining the Application of Software-Defined Networking (SDN) Principles in Wireless Networks Virtualization, Control and Resource Management: a Systematic Literature Review.

Due to the fast growth in wireless communication technologies and current demands of communication, there is a need for new network designs. Software-defined networking may solve the problems in the wireless network architectures. In this respect, it is a systematic literature analysis concerning SDN concepts in wireless networks, focused on network virtualization, centralized control, and dynamic resource management. The study shows that SDN improves performance, flexibility, and management of wireless networks; thus, centralized control and network virtualization enhance flexibility and performance. Dynamic resource management leads to better allocation, load balancing, and classy QoS. The process of deployment for wireless SDN is complex. Some of the constraints that impede the implementation of SDN include spectrum, scalability, and security. Some future research includes spectrum-aware SDN, scalable SDN architectures, secure SDN frameworks, and efficient QoS management. The challenges given and the research directions may enable SDN to revolutionize wireless networks in terms of performance enhancement, scalability, and better resource utilization. It is through this thorough literature study that the pros and cons of SDN in wireless networks are brought to the fore, paving the way for future improvements of infrastructure in wireless communications. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]