SDN Associate Training

 

Certificate: ONF Certified SDN Associate Duration: 1 Day Course Delivery: Classroom, Virtual Classroom

Accreditor: Open Networking Foundation Language: English

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

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