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Open Source Networking Fundamentals

Master modern networking technologies including SDN, NFV, and network automation through comprehensive exploration of open source networking projects.

Master modern networking technologies including SDN, NFV, and network automation through comprehensive exploration of open source networking projects.

This comprehensive course provides a thorough introduction to open source networking technologies shaping the future of enterprise, service provider, and cloud environments. Students explore the complete networking stack, from hardware disaggregation and modern switches to network operating systems, controllers, virtualization, and orchestration. The curriculum covers essential Linux Foundation networking projects and their practical applications, helping participants understand modern networking architectures and implementation strategies.

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Open Source Networking Fundamentals

This course includes

14 Weeks

Of Self-paced video lessons

Beginner Level

Completion Certificate

awarded on course completion

21,153

What you'll learn

  • Understand software-defined and open source networking landscapes

  • Master network hardware disaggregation concepts and implementation

  • Explore open network operating systems and cross-platform compatibility

  • Develop network automation and management skills

  • Implement SDN controllers for network management

  • Understand NFV architecture and data center optimization

Skills you'll gain

Open Source Networking
SDN
NFV
Network Automation
Linux
Network Virtualization
Hardware Disaggregation
Orchestration

This course includes:

PreRecorded video

Graded assignments, Final exam

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Limited Access access

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There are 13 modules in this course

This course offers a comprehensive introduction to open source networking technologies, covering the entire networking stack from hardware to orchestration. Students learn about modern networking concepts including software-defined networking (SDN), network function virtualization (NFV), and network automation. The curriculum examines various open source projects from The Linux Foundation and other organizations, providing practical knowledge of networking tools and technologies used in enterprise, service provider, and cloud environments.

Introduction to Open Source Networking

Module 1

Open Source and Software Defined Networking Landscape

Module 2

Disaggregated Hardware

Module 3

IO Abstraction and Data Path

Module 4

Network Operating Systems

Module 5

Network Control

Module 6

Cloud and Virtual Management

Module 7

Network Virtualization

Module 8

Network Function Virtualization

Module 9

Orchestration, Management, Policy

Module 10

Network Automation

Module 11

Network Data Analytics

Module 12

Summary

Module 13

Fee Structure

Instructor

SDN Pioneer and Network Architecture Expert

Reza Toghraee serves as the Director of ArpaWare Ltd in the UK, bringing over two decades of expertise in network architecture, security, and SDN implementation. His distinguished career includes designing and deploying large-scale campus and datacenter projects, with particular focus on networking, security, virtualization, compute, and storage solutions. In 2013, he made significant contributions to the field by developing an AVB (Audio Video Bridging) Ethernet switch, demonstrating his expertise in both hardware and software protocols. As an author, he penned "Learning OpenDaylight," a comprehensive guide to deploying successful networks. His role as an educator includes teaching "Introduction to Open-Source Networking Technologies" for the Linux Foundation, where he shares his expertise in SDN, NFV, network automation, and cloud technologies. Through ArpaWare Ltd, he provides professional services and consultancy for organizations implementing advanced networking solutions, while actively contributing to the OpenNetworking communities and promoting SDN adoption across the industry.

Open Source Networking Fundamentals

This course includes

14 Weeks

Of Self-paced video lessons

Beginner Level

Completion Certificate

awarded on course completion

21,153

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