Software Defined Networks Case Study
Kupalov, Ivan (2016)
Kymenlaakson ammattikorkeakoulu
2016
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2016112918224
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2016112918224
Tiivistelmä
This thesis describes a process of creating a virtual environment and studying materials which should help students to learn the basics of Software Defined Networks.
Software Defined Networks is a new approach to building networks which moves part responsible for making routing decisions away from the network device to the centralised controller. SDN are especially useful for cloud and datacenter environment and play important role in creating Internet of Things.
The learning environment was built using virtualisation technologies. Virtual machine containing SDN controller and simulated network was used. Network topologies were developed to be used with lessons and challenges. Network simulation was done using lightweight Mininet software. In order to choose the most suitable technologies research was made and comparison of SDN controllers was conducted.
The studying materials include guides and challenges for students. An attempt to incorporate theory explanations into the step by step guide was made to keep learning entertaining and easy.
As a result, complete learning environment was made which can be used as a part of a networking course or as an introduction into specialised SDN course.
Software Defined Networks is a new approach to building networks which moves part responsible for making routing decisions away from the network device to the centralised controller. SDN are especially useful for cloud and datacenter environment and play important role in creating Internet of Things.
The learning environment was built using virtualisation technologies. Virtual machine containing SDN controller and simulated network was used. Network topologies were developed to be used with lessons and challenges. Network simulation was done using lightweight Mininet software. In order to choose the most suitable technologies research was made and comparison of SDN controllers was conducted.
The studying materials include guides and challenges for students. An attempt to incorporate theory explanations into the step by step guide was made to keep learning entertaining and easy.
As a result, complete learning environment was made which can be used as a part of a networking course or as an introduction into specialised SDN course.