Unit I
Basic Packet Switching Terminology, Historical Background, The Modern Data Center, Traditional Switch Architecture, Autonomous and Dynamic Forwarding Tables, Open Source and Technological Shifts. Why SDN? Genesis of SDN.
| Course Name | Software Defined Networks |
| Course Code | 26CSA566 |
| Program | M. C. A. |
| Credits | 3 |
| Campuses | Amritapuri, Mysuru |
Basic Packet Switching Terminology, Historical Background, The Modern Data Center, Traditional Switch Architecture, Autonomous and Dynamic Forwarding Tables, Open Source and Technological Shifts. Why SDN? Genesis of SDN.
Working of SDN- Fundamental Characteristics of SDN, SDN Operation, SDN Devices, SDN Controller, SDN Applications, Alternate SDN Methods. Introduction to OpenFlow Specification, Improving OpenFlow Interoperability, OpenFlow Limitations, Optical Transport Protocol Extensions.
Introduction to Open SDN and its limitations, SDN via APIs, SDN via Hypervisor Based Overlays, SDN via Opening up the Device, Introduction of SDN Controllers and its general concepts, Layer 3 Centric, Plexxi, Cisco OnePK. Introduction of Network Programmability, Management Interface, Application-Network Divide, Modern Programmatic Interfaces, I2RS, Modern Orchestration
SDN in the Data Center- Introduction of Data Center and its demands, Tunneling Technologies for the Data Center, Path Technologies in the Data Center, Ethernet Fabrics in the Data Center, SDN Use Cases in the Data Center, Comparison of Open SDN, Overlays and APIs, Real-World Data Center Implementations.
Introduction SDN application and its usages, SDN in the Data Center – SDN in Other Environments – SDN Applications – SDN Use Cases – The Open Network Operating System.
Course Description
This course introduces the fundamental concepts of computer networking and provides a conceptual understanding of Software Defined Networks (SDN). It focuses on the separation of control and data planes, SDN architectures, controllers, southbound and northbound interfaces, and network programmability. The course also examines real-world industrial deployment scenarios and use cases of SDN, highlighting its role in modern data centers, cloud computing, and large-scale enterprise networks. Students gain insight into how SDN improves network flexibility, scalability, and manageability compared to traditional networking approaches.
Course Objectives
This course aims to develop knowledge in networking fundamentals, gain a conceptual understanding of Software Defined Networks (SDN) and study industrial deployment use-cases of SDN.
Course Outcomes
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Cos |
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CO1 |
Differentiate between traditional networks and software defined networks and learn the fundamentals of software defined networks. |
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CO2 |
Describe characteristics of SDN |
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CO3 |
Explain Open SDN Implementations |
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CO4 |
Use SDN in data centers |
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CO5 |
Apply SDN concepts to solve real time world problems. |
CO-PO Mapping
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CO |
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CO1 |
3 |
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CO2 |
3 |
1 |
1 |
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1 |
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CO3 |
3 |
2 |
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2 |
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CO4 |
3 |
2 |
2 |
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– |
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2 |
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CO5 |
3 |
2 |
2 |
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2 |
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