Software Defined Networking (12067.1)

Software-Defined Networking (SDN) is a new network architecture paradigm for designing, provisioning and managing networks. SDN enables intelligent control and management of networks using software applications. SDN separates control plane and data plane resulting in better and simpler optimisation of each plane independently. This unit covers a range of topics including the evolution of traditional networking to SDN, its architectures, programmable control plane and data plane protocols, network functions virtualisation (NFV) concepts, traffic management, security, reliability, scalability and its applications in various networking domains. This unit will use software to create, deploy, manage and secure SDNs. Students will design, program, debug, deploy and test SDN applications and controllers using various SDNs platforms. This unit may be cotaught with XXXXX Software Defined Networking PG.

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Build a comprehensive theoretical understanding on the evolution of conventional networking to SDN and its impact in solving various networking issues;
2. Demonstrate an understanding on the architecture and operation of SDN, data plane and control plane protocols, traffic management and security issues;
3. Create SDN topologies as well as SDN applications (e.g., switch and firewall);
4. Develop SDN-enabled advanced network engineering capabilities; and
5. Comprehend the integration of SDN and NFV technologies for network automations, and the benefits of integration in reference to specific use cases.

Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - evaluate and adopt new technology

Prerequisites

11485 Introduction to Network Engineering

Corequisites

None.

Incompatible units

12095 Software Defined Networking PG

Assumed knowledge

None.