+OpenFlow is a foundational protocol enabling [Software-defined networking](/wiki/Software-defined_networking) (SDN). It allows a central [Control plane](/wiki/Control_plane) to manage and program network devices, separating the data plane's forwarding decisions from its control logic. This architecture offers unprecedented flexibility in network management.
+## See also
+- [Network virtualization](/wiki/Network_virtualization)
+- [Data plane](/wiki/Data_plane)
+- [Networking](/wiki/Networking)
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