The control plane is the part of a network that controls how data packets are forwarded — meaning how data is sent from one place to another. It carries the information necessary to manage the network and services (e.g. commands, verifications).
The control plane is the part of a network that controls how data packets are forwarded — meaning how data is sent from one place to another. It carries the information necessary to manage the network and services (e.g. commands, verifications).