Specific Protocol between the controller and the OF switches. And a set of operations/messages sent to the switches.
The Testing and Interoperability working group seeks to accelerate the development and adoption of the OpenFlow™ Standard. The group will work toward this goal by ensuring standardized development through testing and certification, fostering interoperability among vendor implementations, and providing an industry-recognized certification for ONF compliance.
http://www.valleytalk.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Evaluation_Of_OF_Controllers.pdf
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