2 Day Class: SDN For Network Engineers (NY/NJ)

SDN for Network Engineers

The SDN for Network Engineers class is a 2-day class with 50% lecture and 50% lab that gives a background on SDN architecture, definitions, use cases, where the industry is heading and migration strategies. This class has been designed to provide a broad and hands-on experience for network engineers requiring SDN knowledge. The Lab uses a variety of controllers including Floodlight, OpenDaylight and commercial controllers.

Pre-requisites:

Students should have a basic understanding of common virtualization tools such as Virtualbox or VMWare Fusion and have a laptop with permissions to modify BIOS to permit virtualization and install VMs.

A basic understanding of routing and switching is required.

Outline:

Module 1: Introduction to SDN Technologies

SDN History

SDN Definitions

Why SDN (Technical and Business Drivers)

SDN Related Technologies (NFV, Openstack and overlays)

Lab 1: Setting up your network with Mininet

Module 2: OpenFlow Tutorial

SDN Controller Overview and Anatomy

OpenFlow Overview

OpenFlow Basics

Lab 2: Using Floodlight and Avior

Module 3: Applications

Types of Applications

Reactive

Proactive

Blacklist

NAC

Lab 3: Using ovs-ofctl, REST APIs and Wireshark

Module 4: SDN Survey

SDN Camps:

Open SDN

SDN via API?s

SDN via Overlays

SDN Evolution

SDN Vendors

SDN Start-ups

Lab 4: Using Eclipse and a “blacklist” app

Module 5: Use Cases

Use Cases in the Data Center

Use Cases in the WAN

Use Cases in the Campus

Use Cases in Security

Lab 5: Using the HP Controller

Module 6: Case Studies

Google WAN Case Study

NTT Inter-Data Center Case Study

Stanford University Campus

Lab 6: Using the ODL Controller

Module 7: Migration Strategies

Migration Framework

Migration Approaches

Devices and Deployments

Initial Considerations

Implications

Lab 7: Using Policies on Controller

Module 8: Futures and Rebuttals

Future Research on SDN

SDN Rebuttals

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Intended Audience:

• Network Engineers

Also Available On-Demand: If you would like this class delivered to your team on your campus, contact us to schedule and provide group pricing.

Cancelation Policy: Full-refunds will be given to registrants that cancel 6+ business days prior to the event. We'll do our best to help you reschedule as well. No refunds for registrants that cancel less than 6 business days prior to the event.

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