Software-Defined Networking Essentials
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Software-defined networking or SDN enables holistic network management, and intelligent use of network resources, both physical and virtual. In this course, you will explore a vendor neutral overview of SDN and how it works.
Why should you attend?
Learn how software-defined networking works and the problems that it solves.
What to expect?
Technical Requirements
All BICSI CONNECT courses require an internet-capable device and internet connection.
Java software; Windows 7 or 8; Mac OSx10.6+; Android 4.1 or later; Apple 10S 6.x, 7.x; IE 10 or later; Firefox 21 or later; Chrome 29 or later; Safari 5.1.8 or later; sound card with speakers/headphones for audio (audio not available for all courses); pop-up blockers disabled.
Who should attend?
This course is ideal for all ICT and business decision-makers, network managers, and anyone who wishes to get a technical overview of software-defined networking.
What will I learn?
After this course you will be able to:
- Recognize the need for Software Defined Networking
- Describe how Software Defined Networking works and the problems that it solves
- Describe the relationship between network function virtualization and Software Defined Networking
- Describe software-defined storage and auto-tiering
- Describe how virtualization, Software Defined Networking or SDN, and software-defined storage combine into a software-defined data center
- Recognize the major use cases for Software Defined Networking and the benefits that it brings
- Describe the components and architecture of a Software Defined Networking or SDN system
- Recognize the data, control, and management planes, and how they are separated in Software Defined Networking or SDN
- Describe how Software Defined Networking or SDN enables centralized command and control, and the benefits this brings
- Define data flow in the data center, recognize east-west and north-south data flow, and describe how Software Defined Networking can manage flow when a problem presents
- Describe the northbound and southbound interfaces of a Software Defined Networking or SDN controller, and how these differ from north-south data flow
- Describe the goals and benefits of network function virtualization
- Recognize the major use cases for network function virtualization without Software Defined Networking or SDN, and the benefits that it brings
- Recognize the major use cases for network function virtualization and Software Defined Networking combined and the benefits they bring
- Recognize the main overlay protocols used in network function virtualization systems
- Describe the operation of virtual switches, routers, and firewalls in a network function virtualization system
- Describe the operation of network load balancers, intrusion detection and intrusion prevention, and antivirus devices in a network function virtualization system
- Describe the current state of the software-defined market
- Recognize the main open source Software Defined Networking products
- List the certifications available for Software Defined Networking professionals
- Describe the decision process when choosing a Software Defined Networking solution
- Describe the impact of Software Defined Networking on job roles in network administration and management
- Describe the benefits of Software Defined Networking or SDN and network function virtualization or NFV over traditional network management
How long is this course?
1.55-hour self-paced course with 90 days from the date of purchase to complete
Can I earn credit?
Earn 1 Continuing Education Credit (CEC) upon successfully completing this program
What is the cancellation policy?
All BICSI CONNECT courses are nonrefundable and nontransferable.