Training, planning and testing are key to software-defined networking rollouts With the ability to create virtual networks quickly and efficiently rather than programming network-connected hardware on an individual basis software defined networks (SDN) appear to be the time-and-resource saving solution that overwhelmed IT managers have been looking for. However, there’s a difference between the theory behind an IT advance and the actual experience of deploying and using it. [ For a quick, smart take on the news you’ll be talking about, check out InfoWorld TechBrief — subscribe today. | Read Bill Snyder’s Tech’s Bottom Line blog for what the key business trends mean to you. ] We talked to several SDN pioneers to find out how their early forays into SDN are faring and to share what they’ve learned. Learn More Already an Insider? Sign in Technology Industry