This document provides an overview of software-defined networking (SDN) and network functions virtualization (NFV). It discusses the motivation for SDN and NFV, including making networks more flexible and reducing costs. Key benefits mentioned are reduced equipment costs, increased speed of service deployment, and more flexible allocation of network resources. OpenFlow is introduced as an SDN protocol. The relationship between SDN and NFV is explored, noting they are complementary approaches. Examples of potential applications of NFV are listed.