Software Defined Networking
"Software Defined Networking" is a course for B.Sc./M.Sc. students of Computer Science (and related study programs). It is held as a combination of a lecture and exercises.
| Instructor: | Prof. Dr. David Hausheer |
| Assistants: | Lars-Christian Schulz, Robin Wehner, Tony John |
| Hours per week: | 2 + 2 |
| Credits: | 6 |
| Lecture: | Wednesday, 15:00 - 16:30, Location: Room G28-027 |
| Exercises: | Monday, 11:15 - 12:45, Location: Room G29-334 Friday, 09:15 - 10:45, Location: Room G29-334 |
| Exam: | Written Exam (In case of few registrations, an oral exam will be held.) |
| Languages: | English |
Course Description
The course deals with cutting edge topics in the area of software defined networking (SDN):
- SDN Architecture (Application, Control, Infrastructure Layer)
- SDN Interfaces (North/South-bound vs. East/West-bound interface)
- SDN Applications and Use Cases (e.g. Multicasting)
- Network Virtualization and Slicing (e.g. FlowVisor)
- Network Function Virtualization (NFV) and Network Service Chaining
- SDN Security
- Network Operating Systems and Languages
- OpenFlow Controller (e.g. NOX, Beacon, etc.)
- Hardware Switches (e.g. NEC IP8800, Pronto) vs. Software Switches (e.g. NetFPGA, OpenVSwitch)
- SDN in Wireless Networks (e.g. OpenWRT)
Students will get a deep insight into Software Defined Networking and its applications.
Literature
Textbooks as indicated.
Slides and paper copies as necessary.
Requirements
Basic courses of the first 4 semesters are required. Knowledge of lectures Communication and Networks are recommended.
Resources
The course material will be made available using the Moodle platform: