Open Networking Laboratory

An Open Networking Laboratory (Open Networking Lab) is a dedicated space where network technologies are developed, tested, and improved. It allows researchers, engineers, and organizations to experiment with new network designs, protocols, and hardware in a controlled environment. The "open" aspect promotes transparency and collaboration, often using open-source tools and standards. This helps accelerate innovation, ensure interoperability, and prepare for real-world deployment of advanced networking solutions like software-defined networks (SDN) and network function virtualization (NFV). Essentially, it's a testing ground for creating more flexible, efficient, and secure digital communication systems.