SDN Associate Training
Certificate: ONF Certified SDN Associate
Duration: 1 Day Course Delivery: Classroom, Virtual Classroom |
Accreditor: Open Networking Foundation
Language: English
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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.
Audience:
This course is aimed at beginners who want to grasp basic SDN concepts.
Learning Objectives:
- 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
Benefits of Taking This Course:
This course provides learners with an overview of basic SDN concepts and valuable hands-on experience with a Mininet network and the Floodlight Controller. This course is a good starting point for networking professionals and enthusiasts who are seeking an introduction to Software Defined Networking.
Prerequisites:
Attendees should have a basic understanding of networking and be able to identify the shortcomings of legacy networking infrastructure.
Follow-on Courses:
- SDN for Network Engineers
- SDN Foundations
Examination:
Exam Available in Languages : English, Simplified Chinese
- Exam Format: Closed-book format. Web-Based
- Questions: 40 multiple choice questions
- Passing Score: 70%
- Exam Duration: 60 minutes, 15 minutes extra time for non-native English speakers
- Proctoring: Web or live proctoring
Agenda:
Day 1 |
Introduction |
Definitions and Standards |
OpenFlow |
Use Cases |
Migration Strategies |
Security, the ONF and Controller placement |
SDN Open Source
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Lab: OpenFlow |
Lab Guide |
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: 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
Lab: OpenFlow
- Using the Floodlight controller and Mininet
- Using a Java based application to monitor the network
- Using Wireshark to analyze OpenFlow messages