OpenDaylight for Network Engineers

• Basic knowledge of networking concepts and protocols
• Familiarity with SDN fundamentals
• Experience with Linux command-line tools

Audience

• Network engineers
• DevOps teams with basic SDN knowledge

OpenDaylight is an open-source platform that enables network programmability and automation through software-defined networking (SDN) solutions.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level network engineers and DevOps teams who wish to deploy, configure, and manage SDN solutions using the OpenDaylight platform.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand OpenDaylight's architecture, components, and role in SDN ecosystems.
• Install and configure OpenDaylight for various network scenarios.
• Develop and deploy network flows using OpenDaylight controllers.
• Integrate OpenDaylight with SDN-enabled devices and existing networks.
• Troubleshoot and optimize OpenDaylight deployments for real-world use cases.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Lots of exercises and practice.
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

Introduction to OpenDaylight

• Overview of OpenDaylight and its role in SDN
• OpenDaylight architecture and components
• Comparison with other SDN controllers

Installing and Setting Up OpenDaylight

• System requirements and environment setup
• Installing OpenDaylight on Linux systems
• Exploring the web interface and APIs

Configuring SDN Solutions

• Adding and managing network devices
• Creating and managing flows
• Implementing network policies

Integrating OpenDaylight with Network Devices

• Configuring OpenFlow-enabled switches
• Integrating with legacy network devices
• Using OpenDaylight for hybrid network environments

Advanced Features and Use Cases

• Using OpenDaylight for network monitoring and analytics
• Implementing service function chaining
• Scaling and securing OpenDaylight deployments

Final Project: Building an SDN Solution

• Designing an SDN solution for a real-world use case
• Deploying OpenDaylight in a simulated network environment
• Optimizing and troubleshooting the deployment

Summary and Next Steps