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Course Outline
SDN Fundamentals
- Comparing 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
- Differences between Linux bridges and Open vSwitch
- Traffic control (tc) for QoS and traffic shaping
- VXLAN and GRE tunneling in Linux
- Network configuration management using systemd-networkd and NetworkManager
Open vSwitch Deep Dive
- Open vSwitch architecture and key components
- Installation and initial setup procedures
- Bridge configuration and port management
- Flow rules and features of OpenFlow 1.3/1.5
- Support for VLANs and tunneling (VXLAN, Geneve, GRE)
- Bonding and LACP configuration
- Monitoring and troubleshooting OVS
OVN (Open Virtual Network)
- OVN architecture and its integration with OVS
- Logical switches and routers
- NAT, load balancing, and ACLs in OVN
- Integration of DHCP and DNS services
- Utilizing OVN for Kubernetes networking
- Comparing OVN with traditional Open vSwitch deployments
FRRouting (FRR) Implementation
- FRR architecture and component overview
- Basics of installation and configuration
- BGP configuration and policies
- Deploying OSPF and OSPFv3
- Using IS-IS for data center fabrics
- BFD for fast failure detection
- Route filtering and redistribution
EVPN and VXLAN with FRR
- Fundamentals and use cases of EVPN
- VXLAN control plane with BGP EVPN
- MAC address advertisement and learning mechanisms
- Configuring distributed anycast gateways
- Implementing multi-tenant Layer 3 VPNs with EVPN
- Troubleshooting EVPN deployments
SDN Controllers Overview
- The role of the SDN controller in network architecture
- Controller deployment models: centralized, distributed, and hybrid
- Introduction to OpenDaylight and its architecture
- Overview of the ONOS platform
- Criteria for selecting the right controller
Deploying OpenDaylight
- Installation and setup of OpenDaylight
- Karaf container and service management
- Basics of MD-SAL and application development
- OpenFlow plugin and switch management
- YANG models and data modeling
- REST APIs and northbound interfaces
Deploying ONOS
- ONOS architecture and components
- Installation and cluster setup
- Device and link discovery
- Application development model
- Intent-based networking with ONOS
- Integration with programmable pipelines (P4, NPL)
Network Programmability
- Using REST APIs and JSON-RPC for network automation
- gNMI (gRPC Network Management Interface)
- YANG data modeling for configuration
- Using NETCONF and RESTCONF clients
- Python libraries for SDN (RYU, POX, ryu)
- Writing custom SDN applications
Automation and Orchestration
- Utilizing Ansible for network automation
- Employing Terraform for network infrastructure
- Configuration management at scale
- Continuous deployment for network changes
- Integration with CI/CD pipelines
Traffic Engineering and Policies
- Traffic classification and marking
- Implementing Quality of Service (QoS) with OVS/FRR
- Policy-based routing
- Path computation and optimization
- Introduction to Segment routing
- Monitoring traffic flows and performance metrics
Security in SDN Environments
- Security considerations for controllers
- Securing OpenFlow channels via TLS
- Access control and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) for SDN
- Network segmentation and micro-segmentation strategies
- DDoS mitigation using SDN
- Security monitoring and incident response
SDN for Data Centers and Cloud
- Designing data center fabrics with SDN
- Network virtualization for multi-tenancy
- Integrating SDN with OpenStack and Kubernetes
- Service chaining and NFV integration
- Hybrid cloud networking with SDN
Production Deployment and Operations
- Designing high availability for SDN controllers
- Planning scalability and performance tuning
- Backup and recovery strategies
- Monitoring SDN infrastructure
- Troubleshooting SDN environments
- Upgrade procedures and maintenance windows
Summary and Future Directions
- Challenges of SDN adoption and lessons learned
- P4 and programmable data planes
- Leveraging AI/ML for network automation
- Emerging standards and protocols
- Community resources and continuing education opportunities
Requirements
- Strong understanding of TCP/IP networking and routing protocols
- Experience with Linux networking (including iproute2, iptables, and nftables)
- Knowledge of switching and VLAN concepts
- Familiarity with network monitoring and troubleshooting techniques
- Basic experience with Python or shell scripting
Audience
- Network Engineers looking to transition to SDN
- DevOps Engineers managing network infrastructure
- Cloud Infrastructure Architects
- System Administrators responsible for network configuration
35 Hours
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