This course covers the basics of Software Defined Networking (SDN). It is ideal for a beginner learner that wants to obtain an overview of the concepts, definitions and open source initiatives in the SDN arena. It has 75% theoretical concepts and 25% lab and is aimed at preparing learners 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, Self-study

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