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 is aimed at preparing participants for the Open Networking Foundation (ONF) SDN Associate exam.

Certification: ONF Certified SDN Associate (OCSA)

Duration: 1 Day

Domain: Solution Development and Deployment

Delivery Method: Blended, Classroom, Virtual Classroom

Accreditor: Open Networking Foundation

Available Languages: English

Purchase Options: Pay Per Use Courseware

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

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 OpenFlow.
• 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.

Module 1: Introduction 

• Personal Introductions
• 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: OpenFlow

• What is OpenFlow
• How does OpenFlow 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