+**Network virtualization** abstracts network resources, detaching them from physical hardware. This creates flexible, software-defined networks, enabling dynamic provisioning and simplified management, often leveraging [Software-Defined Networking](/wiki/Software-Defined_Networking) and [Virtual Machines](/wiki/Virtual_Machines).
+## See also
+- [Cloud Computing](/wiki/Cloud_Computing)
+- [Virtualization](/wiki/Virtualization)
+- [Network Functions](/wiki/Network_Functions)