Explore the fundamentals of OpenFlow and Software Defined Networking (SDN) in this comprehensive webinar led by Greg Ferro. Delve into the planes of operation in networking devices, understand OpenFlow-based forwarding, and examine the relationship between flow forwarding and controllers. Learn about OpenFlow functions and the capabilities of OpenFlow tables. Investigate the role of OpenFlow controllers in SDN and gain insights into the SDN controller ecosystem. Discover the value proposition of SDN technology and witness a practical demonstration from BigSwitch. This 90-minute session provides a thorough overview of these transformative networking concepts, equipping you with essential knowledge for the evolving landscape of network management and architecture.
Overview
Syllabus
Networking Devices Planes of Operation.
OpenFlow-Based Forwarding.
Flow Forwarding and Controllers.
OpenFlow Functions.
What Can OpenFlow Tables Do.
OpenFlow Controllers and SDN.
SDN (and OpenFlow) Controller Ecosystem.
The Value of SDN.
BigSwitch Demo.
Taught by
Ivan Pepelnjak
