Network virtualization and software defined networks

Module title:

Network virtualization and software defined networks

Module overview:

The objective of this course is to equip students with theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary for understanding, implementing, and managing Network Virtualization (NV) and Software-Defined Networking (SDN). The course will provide students with a deeper understanding of the architecture, configuration, management, and troubleshooting within SDN environments.
In this module students will learn:
installation, configuration, and management of SDN environments.
principles and practices of network virtualization and SDN.
troubleshooting and maintenance of SDN environments.
security, compliance, and best practices in SDN environments.

Literature:

Required readings:
1. VMware. (n.a.). VMware NSX: Install, Configure, Manage. VMware Education Services.
2. VMware. (n.a.). VMware NSX: Troubleshooting and Operations. VMware Education Services.

Supplementary readings:
1. Goransson, P., and Black, C. (2017). Software Defined Networks: A Comprehensive Approach (2nd ed.). Morgan Kaufmann.