Course Description:

This is a 1-day class that covers the basics of Software Defined Networking (SDN). It is ideal for a beginner audience that wants to obtain an overview of the concepts, definitions and open source initiatives in the SDN arena. It has 75% lecture and 25% lab and is aimed at preparing participants for the Open Networking Foundation (ONF) SDN Associate exam.

Course Outline:

Module 1: Introduction

• Company introduction
• Student introductions
• Logistics
• ONF Certification Overview

Module 2: Definitions and Standards

• Problems in Networking (that SDN can help solve)
• Making the case for SDN
• SDN Flavors

Module 3: Open-Flow

• What is Open-Flow
• How does Open-Flow work
• of-config
• SDN Related Technologies
• SDN Standards Organizations

Module 4: Use Cases

• Data center/Enterprise
• WAN
• Transport Networks

Module 5: Migration Strategies

• Framework
• Migration Approaches
• Devices and Deployments
• Planning

Module 6: Security, the ONF and Controller placement

• Security and Availability
• Overview of the ONF organization
• Controller Placement

Module 7: SDN Open Source

• Overview
• Open source controllers
• Other open source initiatives

Lab: Open-flow

• Using the Floodlight controller and Mininet
• Using a Java based application to monitor the network
• Using Wireshark to analyze Open-Flow messages

Learning Objectives:

At the end of this course, the participants will be able to:

• Identify SDN concepts and architecture as put forth by the Open Networking Foundation
• Understand the workings of Open-Flow
• Gain insight into SDN use-cases and migration strategies
• Understand the ONF as an organization and identify open source initiatives
• Gain valuable hands-on experience with a Mininet network and the Floodlight Controller

Course Agenda:

Day 1

• Introduction
• Definitions and Standards
• Open-Flow
• Use Cases
• Migration Strategies
• Security, the ONF and Controller placement
• SDN Open Source
• Lab: Open-Flow
• Lab Guide
• Exam

Who can Attend?

This course is aimed at beginners who want to grasp basic SDN concepts.

Note:

However, catering to the demands of busy professionals, our virtual training programs are as effective as face-to-face learning. Reach us at info@mangates.com for dates and details of Instructor Led Live Virtual Session.

If you would like to get this course customized and delivered exclusively for your group, we have an On-Site Training Option you can reach us at info@mangates.com for more details about on-site or corporate training.