What are the benefits of Software-Defined Networking? >>> b) Distinguish between the control function and the forwarding function. >>> c) Where was the control function placed traditionally? >>> d) Where is it placed in SDN? >>> e) What do northbound APIs connect? >>> f) What do southbound APIs connect? >>> g) Which type of API must router and switch designers support? >>> h) Why are applications necessary for SDN to be successful? (The answer is not in the text.) >>>