Software-defined infrastructure
Infrastructure management
Software-defined infrastructure (SDI) is an approach to managing and provisioning computing infrastructure, such as compute, storage, and networking, through software-based abstractions rather than direct interaction with physical hardware. It builds on virtualization and automation to enable infrastructure to be configured, deployed, and managed programmatically.
In cloud-based and software-defined environments, infrastructure is increasingly abstracted from underlying hardware, with greater emphasis on non-functional requirements such as performance and scalability. Despite this abstraction, system behavior remains dependent on the capabilities and limitations of the underlying physical resources.
01Embedded Systems
In embedded systems, software-defined principles are often realized through firmware based control of hardware devices. A single hardware platform may support multiple functions depending on the software or firmware it runs.
A common mechanism enabling this flexibility is over-the-air updates, which allow firmware to be updated remotely and wirelessly. This enables devices to be reconfigured, improved, or repurposed without requiring physical modification.
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