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Course Outline
SDN Fundamentals
- Comparison between traditional and software-defined networking paradigms
- SDN architecture: data plane, control plane, and application plane
- Fundamentals of the OpenFlow protocol
- Advantages and challenges associated with SDN adoption
- Overview of the open source SDN ecosystem
Linux Networking Foundations
- Network namespaces and isolation techniques
- Comparison of Linux bridges versus Open vSwitch
- Traffic control (tc) for Quality of Service (QoS) and shaping
- VXLAN and GRE tunneling implementations in Linux
- Network configuration management using systemd-networkd and NetworkManager
Open vSwitch Deep Dive
- Architecture and components of Open vSwitch
- Installation procedures and initial setup
- Bridge configuration and port management
- Flow rules and features of OpenFlow versions 1.3 and 1.5
- Support for VLANs and tunneling protocols (VXLAN, Geneve, GRE)
- Bonding and LACP configuration techniques
- Monitoring and troubleshooting methodologies for OVS
OVN (Open Virtual Network)
- OVN architecture and its integration with OVS
- Logical switches and routers
- NAT, load balancing, and ACL implementations in OVN
- Integration of DHCP and DNS services
- Application of OVN for Kubernetes networking
- Differences between OVN and traditional Open vSwitch deployments
FRRouting (FRR) Implementation
- Overview of FRR architecture and components
- Basics of installation and configuration
- BGP configuration and policy management
- Deployment of OSPF and OSPFv3
- Utilization of IS-IS for data center fabrics
- Implementation of BFD for rapid failure detection
- Route filtering and redistribution techniques
EVPN and VXLAN with FRR
- Fundamentals and use cases of EVPN
- VXLAN control plane utilizing BGP EVPN
- MAC address advertisement and learning mechanisms
- Configuration of distributed anycast gateways
- Multi-tenant layer 3 VPNs using EVPN
- Troubleshooting EVPN deployments
SDN Controllers Overview
- The role of SDN controllers in network architecture
- Deployment models: centralized, distributed, and hybrid
- Introduction to OpenDaylight architecture
- Overview of the ONOS platform
- Criteria for selecting appropriate controllers
Deploying OpenDaylight
- Installation and setup of OpenDaylight
- Karaf container and service management
- Basics of MD-SAL and application development
- OpenFlow plugin usage and switch management
- YANG models and data modeling approaches
- REST API and northbound interfaces
Deploying ONOS
- Architecture and components of ONOS
- Installation and cluster setup procedures
- Device and link discovery mechanisms
- Application development model
- Intent-based networking with ONOS
- Integration with programmable pipelines (P4, NPL)
Network Programmability
- Utilization of REST APIs and JSON-RPC for network automation
- gNMI (gRPC Network Management Interface)
- YANG data modeling for configuration management
- NETCONF and RESTCONF client usage
- Python libraries for SDN development (RYU, POX)
- Development of custom SDN applications
Automation and Orchestration
- Ansible for network automation tasks
- Terraform for managing network infrastructure
- Scalable configuration management
- Continuous deployment strategies for network changes
- Integration with CI/CD pipelines
Traffic Engineering and Policies
- Traffic classification and marking techniques
- Implementation of Quality of Service (QoS) using OVS/FRR
- Policy-based routing configurations
- Path computation and optimization strategies
- Introduction to Segment Routing
- Monitoring traffic flows and performance metrics
Security in SDN Environments
- Security considerations for SDN controllers
- Securing OpenFlow channels via TLS
- Access control and RBAC implementations for SDN
- Network segmentation and micro-segmentation strategies
- DDoS mitigation techniques leveraging SDN
- Security monitoring and incident response procedures
SDN for Data Centers and Cloud
- Data center fabric design using SDN principles
- Network virtualization for multi-tenancy support
- Integration of SDN with OpenStack and Kubernetes
- Service chaining and NFV integration
- Hybrid cloud networking solutions with SDN
Production Deployment and Operations
- High availability design for SDN controllers
- Scalability planning and performance tuning
- Backup and recovery strategies
- Monitoring of SDN infrastructure
- Troubleshooting methodologies for SDN environments
- Upgrade procedures and maintenance windows
Summary and Future Directions
- Challenges and lessons learned from SDN adoption
- P4 programming and programmable data planes
- Application of AI/ML in network automation
- Emerging standards and protocols in SDN
- Community resources and avenues for continuing education
Requirements
- Strong comprehension of TCP/IP networking and routing protocols
- Practical experience with Linux networking tools (iproute2, iptables, nftables)
- Knowledge of switching mechanisms and VLAN concepts
- Familiarity with network monitoring and troubleshooting techniques
- Basic proficiency in Python or shell scripting
Audience
- Network Engineers transitioning to SDN paradigms
- DevOps Engineers managing network infrastructure
- Cloud Infrastructure Architects
- System Administrators tasked with network configuration
35 Hours
