
This technology will be applicable to the deployment of Cloud Computing systems, as well as, major carrier networks, engineered for the delivery of carrier services through performance controlled interfaces such as those used in Carrier Ethernet networks.
This course describes what Software Defined Networks are, how they can be built, what they can do, how virtualization can be used to model and deploy services and how such services will be monitored and managed.
When you have completed this course you will be able to:
Describe the key concepts in Software Defined Networks
Examine the SDN architecture and key function
Evaluate several SDN controller platforms such as Open Stack, and Open Daylight
Evaluate several SDN controllers such as NOX, POX, and Floodlight
Examine Northbound Interfaces such as REST and southbound interface such as OpenFlow
Review the development of the Open Network Foundation (ONF) standards
Appreciate the problems of management, security and troubleshooting in SDN
Describe the key concepts in Network Functions Virtualization (NFV)
Understanding how and Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) can be deployed
Identify the current state of development of SDN and NFV technologies
Strategic planners, network architects, network managers, systems engineers, service planners and carrier operation staff who are responsible for planning, implementing and deploying networks which may require SDN and/or NFV techniques in the future.
Strong knowledge of network management and devices.