MidwestCloud: a centralized SDN-based Network Management Design, Integration, and Deployment for an Academic Institution in Marinduque Islands, Philippines

This research aims to establish a centralized cloud network management platform using software-defined networking for academic institutions located in the Marinduque Islands in the Philippines. Marinduque Midwest College (MMC) is a privately owned educational institution in Gasan, Marinduque, Philippines. The college has a rich history dating back to 1945, founded as Marinduque Central School (MCS), serving as Gasan's first high school. Over the years, the college has expanded its curriculum offerings and campus facilities. In 1996, it began providing college courses and underwent a name change to Marinduque Midwest College. Presently, MMC offers undergraduate degrees in Computer Science, Elementary and Secondary Education, and Senior High School (SHS) programs encompassing the Academic and Technical-Vocational-Livelihood (TVL) Tracks. The primary objective is to manage the network infrastructure, both on-site and off-site, through software-defined networking implemented on the cloud. This approach enables centralized administration of network components such as access points, switches, and routers from any location and at any time. It facilitates swift deployment through zero-touch provisioning while minimizing the overall expenses associated with deployment, operation, and maintenance. The MidwestCloud application provides a user-friendly dashboard accessible on both Android and iOS platforms. It offers real-time monitoring of network status and the ability to assess network utilization and traffic distribution seamlessly.