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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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
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Graded assignments, Final exam
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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

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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.
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