Developing Applications with OpenDaylight

• Basic knowledge of SDN concepts
• Familiarity with Java programming
• Understanding of YANG modeling language (optional but recommended)

Audience

• SDN developers
• Software engineers interested in custom SDN application development

OpenDaylight is a leading open-source platform for building and managing software-defined networks (SDN).

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level SDN developers and software engineers who wish to learn how to build custom SDN applications using OpenDaylight APIs and YANG models to enhance network functionality and scalability.

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

• Understand the architecture and components of OpenDaylight.
• Use OpenDaylight APIs to build SDN applications.
• Create and manage YANG models for network customization.
• Deploy, test, and debug custom applications in an OpenDaylight environment.
• Integrate OpenDaylight with external systems and network devices.

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 architecture and key components
• Understanding the role of OpenDaylight in SDN
• Setting up and exploring the OpenDaylight environment

Exploring OpenDaylight APIs

• Introduction to REST and RESTCONF APIs
• Accessing and using OpenDaylight’s northbound interfaces
• Building API calls for SDN application development

YANG Modeling for Customization

• Understanding YANG models and their purpose
• Defining and implementing custom YANG models
• Integrating YANG models with OpenDaylight applications

Developing SDN Applications

• Creating a custom SDN application with OpenDaylight
• Using Maven for building and packaging applications
• Deploying and running applications on the OpenDaylight controller

Testing and Debugging

• Tools and techniques for testing OpenDaylight applications
• Debugging common issues during development
• Monitoring application performance and logs

Integrating OpenDaylight with Network Devices

• Connecting OpenDaylight to network devices using southbound protocols
• Configuring OpenFlow and other protocols
• Managing device flows and network behavior

Summary and Next Steps