Introduction to Cloud, Programmable Networks and NetDevOps

This course covers the fundamental concepts of Software Defined Networks, Cloud, Network Function Virtualization and DevOps applied to networking. It includes network programmability, Cloud and OpenStack concepts, the SDN architecture validated by the Open Networking Foundation, the NFV architecture defined by ETSI, as well as automation issues and methodologies relevant to DevOps in networks of all kinds.

Level of the course

Prerequisites

Experience in the areas of marketing, design, deployment or operation of telecommunications services.

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Course outline

Module 1: Introduction

Challenges of the industry in traditional networks
Objectives of the new trends
Open Source
Cloud
SDN
NFV
DevOps applied to networks
General concepts

Module 2: Open Source Networking

Introduction to Open Source Networking
Most important open projects
Foundations, Communities, and Events
Adoption in the industry

Module 3: Scalable Cloud

What is Cloud Computing?
Base technologies
Large implementations and developments
OpenStack: the operating system of the Cloud
Module 4: SDN – Software Defined Networking
SDN fundamental concepts
SDN architecture: Controllers and APIs
SB-APIs: OpenFlow, NETCONF, and others.
SDN in the industry: Open Daylight, ONOS, and other controllers.
SDN use cases

Module 5: NFV – Virtualization architecture of network functions

Background of NFV
ETSI NFV Architecture
Virtualization of applications versus network functions
NFV in the industry: ETSI OSM, ONAP and other projects.
NFV use cases
Module 6: DevOps applied to Networks
Defining DevOps and ‘NetDevOps’
Relevant principles and practices
NetDevOps tools
Module 7: Analysis of relevant use cases
Hyper-scalable cloud and business models
Segment Routing and OpenFlow: two flavors of SDN? Or a transition?
SD-WAN versus MPLS VPN
Building NFV, from simple to complex
Automation in any type of network via NetDevOps concepts
Laboratory: Creating my first network with SDN / NFV
Preparing the virtual infrastructure with Linux, OpenStack, and KVM
Configuring virtualized network services
Applying principles DevOps on the infrastructure
Incorporating control of forwarding via software

COURSE FORMAT

2 days of duration
Onsite Instructor
Digital content (copy for each assistant)
80% theory, 20% laboratory

OBJECTIVES

Understand key virtualization and Cloud Computing (hyper-scalable) concepts.
Identify the fundamental concepts of SDN and the architecture validated by ONF.
Identify the fundamental concepts of NFV and the architecture proposed by ETSI.
Know the relationship, key concepts, functions, and importance of DevOps for physical and virtual networks.
Experiment with virtualized network components and programmability.

Audience

Pre Sales Engineers
Planning Engineers
Project Engineers
Networking/Cloud/IT Engineers
Operations Engineers
Business Development Executives
Project/Product Managers
Networking/Cloud/IT Managers
Consultants and Researchers

Introduction to Cloud, Programmable Networks and NetDevOps

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