The D415 course is centered on software-defined networking, a relatively recent and upcoming trend in the field of network engineering that is generally characterized by the automation of networks, central control of the network, and most importantly the ability to program the network to perform specific tasks. SDN presents a new epoch in the system from the conventional device-oriented network where different arrangements are enacted for improvement in network flow.

Throughout the course, you will learn about how SDN splits the control plane from the data plane and allows centrally controlling the whole network. Also, you will learn more about some of the emerging technologies such as the network function virtualization technology referred to as (NFV) which is involved in the transformation of network facilities by incorporating virtual functions that were hitherto implemented physically on hardware equipment.

SDN is emerging as one of the most popular trends in the tech world now, and this course offers you everything that you need to become an expert in this field – theoretical background and practical experience.

The Software Defined Networking D415 course is aimed at offering the student an appreciation of practicing one of the modern interesting areas in networking. At the end of this course, your structure must not only know the different concepts in SDN but must also equally know how these concepts can be used in practice.

You will be taught about the Northbound and Southbound interface – these are technologies of SDN that refer to centralized management and configuration of the network elements. Further, you will learn about intent-based networking which turns business goals into network-programmable policies that can be enforced across the network.

By the end of the D415 course, you will have achieved several important competencies, including:

• Understanding SDN Principles: Learn about how the SDN architecture implements three layers of architecture with the ability to control different planes.
• Mastering Network Function Virtualization (NFV): Discover the way in which NFV enhances network elasticity and capacity by providing virtualization of usual networking services.
• Exploring Intent-Based Networking: Learn how intent-based networking takes your organization's objectives and goals and translates them into configurations you need within the network.
• Differentiating Northbound and Southbound Interfaces: Try to understand how these interfaces might differ from each other and the purpose they serve as far as communications between the control and data planes are concerned.
• Strengthening Network Security Knowledge: Establish a solid knowledge of network security, for example, IDS/IPS (Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems) and firewalls.