What Does Application-Aware Networking Mean?

Application-aware networking is a type of intelligent network that is able to monitor software applications used within the network to help provide better functionality and more efficient use. Elements of application-aware networking may include observation of the use status of a software provision, as well as monitoring of its memory or resource needs.

Techopedia Explains Application-Aware Networking

  • The data plane that carries information about traffic.
  • The control plane
  • The management plane