Software Defined Networks Fundamentals

This course covers the basic concepts of SDN (Sofware Defined Networks), including controllers, programmatic interfaces and use cases, as well as preparing attendees for the OCSA (ONF Certified SDN Associate) certification exam.

Level of the course

Prerequisites

WS-INTR1 course
Knowledge of the architecture of a telecommunications network or data center
Experience in the design, deployment or operation of IP networks (L2/L3)

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Course outline

Module 1: General Concepts

General Networking Concepts
Why SDN?

Module 2: Introduction to SDN

Challenges of current networks
Business case for SDN
Concept and modalities of SDN
Security and high availability
Organizations and standards
Related technologies

Module 3: OpenFlow

OpenFlow: What is it and how does it work?
OF-Config protocol
Flow processing
Equipment with OpenFlow support
OpenFlow status in SDN development

Module 4: SDN Open Source

Introduction to SDN Open Source
Open Source Controllers
OpenFlow Agents
Tools and related initiatives
Laboratory 1: Experimenting with SDN
Creating virtual topologies with Mininet
Controlling a Mininet network
Applications with an SDN controller

Module 5: SDN via Overlay and vendor APIs

SDN via Overlay
SDN via vendor APIs
State of the industry

Module 6: Use Cases

Data Centers
Companies and Campus
Core and WAN
Transport Networks

Module 7: Migration Strategies

General recommendations
Types of equipment and deployment
Planning
Case studies
Laboratory 2: ONOS and ODL
Exploring the ONOS controller and its REST API
Exploring the Open Daylight controller and its REST API

COURSE FORMAT

2 days of duration
Onsite Instructor
Digital content (copy for each assistant)
60% theory, 40% hands-on

OBJECTIVES

Identify SDN concepts and architecture proposed by the ONF.
Understand the operation of Openflow.
Get to know the typical use cases of SDN and Migration strategies.
Understand the ONF as a standardization organization, and identify the initiatives in which it participates.
Experiment with an SDN Controller in a simulated network.

Audience

Project Engineers
Pre Sales Engineers
Network/Cloud/IT Engineers & Managers
Operation Engineers
Product/Project Managers
Consultants and Researchers

Software Defined Networks Fundamentals

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