Introduction to Open Source Networking Technologies

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Introduction to Open Source Networking Technologies

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Introduction to Open Source Networking Technologies
The course Introduction to Open Source Networking Technologies is an online class provided by The Linux Foundation through edX. The skill level of the course is Introductory. It may be possible to receive a verified certification or use the course to prepare for a degree.

Learn technical fundamentals needed to adopt SDN, NFV, disaggregation, orchestration, network automation, and modern networking. Discover use cases and technical options for open networking. Plus: learn more about The Linux Foundation networking projects.

Course description

Explore open source networking projects, from The Linux Foundation and beyond, that are shaping the future of networking and telecoms. Designed for open source enthusiasts, university students, network architects and engineers, security architects and engineers, and systems engineers, this course offers a great introduction to open source networking.This course covers the open networking stack from top to bottom; starting from networking hardware disaggregation and modern 100G and 400G switches, through network operating systems, network controllers, virtualization, and orchestration. Develop an understanding of the use cases and technical options for modern open networking in enterprises, service providers, and cloud providers. Become familiar with the following open source networking projects and their use cases: Open Compute Project, ONIE, Akraino FD.io, OVS, IO Visor, DPDK, Open Dataplane, P4 OpenSwitch , Open Network Linux , FRR, DANOS, SONIC, FBOSS OpenDayLight, Tungsten Fabric (OpenContrail) , ONOS, CORD, Open Security Controller ONAP, OPNFV PNDA, SNAS.

Prerequisites & Facts

Introduction to Open Source Networking Technologies

Course Topic

Computer Science

University, College, Institution

The Linux Foundation

Course Skill Level

Introductory

Course Language

English

Place of class

Online, self-paced (see curriculum for more information)

Degree

Certificate

Degree & Cost

Introduction to Open Source Networking Technologies

To obtain a verified certificate from edX / The Linux Foundation you have to finish this course or the latest version of it, if there is a new edition. The class may be free of charge, but there could be some cost to receive a verified certificate (99.00 USD) or to access the learning materials. The specifics of the course may have been changed, please consult the provider to get the latest quotes and news.
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