Online Software-Defined Networking (SDN) Training in the UAE

This instructor-led, live training in the UAE (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level IT architects, network administrators, and engineers who wish to deploy OpenDaylight in production environments, optimize its performance for large-scale use, and troubleshoot common issues in SDN deployments.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Deploy OpenDaylight in production environments for scalable SDN solutions.
• Optimize the performance of OpenDaylight deployments to handle high traffic volumes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve common issues in SDN deployments.
• Monitor and maintain OpenDaylight environments for long-term stability.
• Scale OpenDaylight deployments to meet growing network demands.

This instructor-led, live training in the UAE (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level SDN developers and software engineers who wish to learn how to build custom SDN applications using OpenDaylight APIs and YANG models to enhance network functionality and scalability.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the architecture and components of OpenDaylight.
• Use OpenDaylight APIs to build SDN applications.
• Create and manage YANG models for network customization.
• Deploy, test, and debug custom applications in an OpenDaylight environment.
• Integrate OpenDaylight with external systems and network devices.

This instructor-led, live training in the UAE (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level IT architects and network managers who wish to deploy and optimize ONOS in production environments, ensuring scalability, performance, and reliability.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the architecture and core features of ONOS for production use.
• Deploy ONOS in a production environment using best practices.
• Configure clustering, redundancy, and fault tolerance in ONOS.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize ONOS deployments for scalability and performance.
• Integrate ONOS with existing network infrastructure and tools.
• Plan and execute a successful ONOS upgrade process.

This instructor-led, live training in the UAE (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level SDN developers and network engineers who wish to develop custom applications on the ONOS platform to address specific network challenges and enhance SDN capabilities.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the architecture and core components of ONOS.
• Set up a development environment for ONOS applications.
• Create, test, and deploy ONOS applications for managing SDN networks.
• Integrate ONOS applications with external systems and APIs.
• Troubleshoot and optimize ONOS applications for performance and scalability.

This instructor-led, live training in the UAE (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level network engineers and DevOps teams who wish to deploy, configure, and manage SDN solutions using the OpenDaylight platform.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand OpenDaylight's architecture, components, and role in SDN ecosystems.
• Install and configure OpenDaylight for various network scenarios.
• Develop and deploy network flows using OpenDaylight controllers.
• Integrate OpenDaylight with SDN-enabled devices and existing networks.
• Troubleshoot and optimize OpenDaylight deployments for real-world use cases.

This instructor-led, live training in the UAE (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level network engineers, DevOps teams, and SDN developers who wish to understand and manage SDN environments using ONOS effectively.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the architecture and components of ONOS.
• Install and configure ONOS in a lab environment.
• Explore the capabilities of ONOS for managing SDN environments.
• Deploy, manage, and troubleshoot SDN networks using ONOS.

This instructor-led, live training in the UAE (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level network engineers and IT administrators who wish to learn fundamental OpenDaylight concepts, understand its role in network automation, and begin automating network configurations and operations.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the role of OpenDaylight in software-defined networking (SDN).
• Install and configure OpenDaylight on a Linux-based system.
• Explore the OpenDaylight architecture and core features.
• Create basic automated network configurations using OpenDaylight.
• Monitor and manage networks using OpenDaylight controllers.

This instructor-led, live training in the UAE (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level networking professionals and IT administrators who wish to understand the foundational concepts of ONOS, its architecture, and its deployment for scalable SDN solutions.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the role of ONOS in software-defined networking (SDN).
• Describe the architecture and core components of ONOS.
• Install and configure ONOS on a Linux-based system.
• Set up a basic SDN network using ONOS.
• Explore ONOS features for managing and scaling network infrastructure.

This instructor-led, live training in the UAE (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level network engineers and IT professionals who wish to gain a foundational understanding of SDN concepts, learn about the architecture of OpenDaylight, and perform basic installation and configuration tasks.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the principles and benefits of software-defined networking (SDN).
• Explore the architecture and components of OpenDaylight.
• Install and configure OpenDaylight on a Linux system.
• Integrate OpenDaylight with networking devices.
• Execute basic OpenDaylight operations and commands.

This course has two primary objectives: to provide a thorough understanding of OpenStack architecture and to develop advanced problem-solving skills. In the architectural segment, you will learn how to design hardware for both public and private clouds, set up a high-availability control plane, select appropriate flavor sizes, and manage cloud resource overcommitment safely. Additionally, gaining insight into Neutron (Networking Service) is a crucial component of OpenStack architecture. The course also covers troubleshooting methods in OpenStack clusters, ranging from general tips to network issues and common pitfalls with major OpenStack services. Approximately 75% of the course involves practical workshops conducted in an actual OpenStack training environment.

This course offers an extensive training program focused on OpenStack. It begins with an introduction to the system, followed by practical workshops that provide hands-on experience in managing private clouds using OpenStack. The curriculum also includes troubleshooting and advanced architectural topics. The aim is to make participants well-versed in the OpenStack ecosystem while equipping them with a solid foundation for further development and optimization of OpenStack-based cloud environments. The course covers all essential areas required to prepare for the OpenStack Administrator certification exam. Seventy-five percent of the training involves hands-on workshops conducted in an actual OpenStack training environment.

This course provides an extensive training program on OpenStack, with the extended version of the OpenStack Bootcamp including additional exercises, troubleshooting sessions, and sample exam tasks. The supplementary content is highlighted in bold within the course outline. It begins with an introduction to the system, followed by hands-on workshops that offer practical knowledge for managing private clouds based on OpenStack. The curriculum also covers advanced topics such as architecture and troubleshooting. The primary objective of this course is to provide a thorough understanding of the OpenStack ecosystem and lay a solid foundation for further development and refinement of OpenStack environments. It encompasses all necessary topics required to successfully complete the Certificate OpenStack Administrator exam. Approximately 75% of the course involves hands-on workshops in an actual OpenStack training environment. Upon completion, participants will receive all materials and access to the training environment for self-study and practice exercises.

Customization Options

The full course is designed to last a minimum of five days. It can be shortened if certain topics are not pertinent to the customer's needs. For beginners, it is advisable to extend the course duration to six days or exclude some advanced topics to accommodate a slower pace. Additionally, the course can be expanded by one day to include sessions on OVN topics.

This course offers an in-depth exploration of OpenStack networking. It begins with an introduction to OpenStack and its architecture, followed by explanations of key OpenStack projects such as Identity service (Keystone), Image service (Glance), Compute service (Nova), and Block storage (Cinder). This provides a comprehensive overview of the network environment within OpenStack, with particular emphasis on the Networking project (Neutron). The course also delves into virtual network infrastructure using the Open Virtual Network project, Open vSwitch, and OpenFlow. The aim is to provide participants with a solid understanding of the fundamental operations and architecture of OpenStack, as well as familiarity with various networking technologies that underpin it, including detailed insights into OVN and its associated flows, resources, and tools.

Customization Options

The training can be tailored to a two-day format, focusing on core elements pertinent to the customer’s needs. Additionally, the course can be expanded to cover administrative, design, networking, or troubleshooting aspects related to OpenStack deployments. Other underlying SDN solutions such as Linux Bridge or OvS can also be discussed.

This instructor-led, live training in the UAE (online or onsite) is aimed at network engineers who wish to use Linux for network engineering.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Set up Linux services for networking.
• Replace switches with Linux switches.
• Use Linux commands to manage processes.
• Configure an SDN to automate network maintenance.

In this instructor-led, live training in the UAE (online or onsite), participants will learn how to use ONAP to automate networking services.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand, install and configure the various components in the ONAP ecosystem.
• Carry out real-time, policy-driven orchestration and automation of physical and virtual network functions.
• Design, create, orchestrate, and monitor VNFs, SDNs and other network services.
• Efficiently manage the entire networking lifecycle using a software-driven approach.
• Develop, deploy, and scale a network using the latest open source technologies and practices.

This instructor-led, live training in the UAE (online or onsite) is aimed at networking engineers and developers who wish to configure, execute and manage programmable networking resources using P4.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Learn the fundamentals of the P4 language.
• Program network devices.
• Set up a server for traffic management.
• Compile and execute a P4 program to control plane applications.
• Manage network congestion using monitoring and debugging methods.

This instructor-led, live training in the UAE (online or onsite) is aimed at system administrators, network engineers, and developers who wish to install, configure, and manage controllers, applications, and networking devices under an SDN.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Set up a virtual network.
• Create applications.
• Use controllers to operate a software-defined network.

This course offers practical insights into OpenStack and private cloud security. It begins with an introduction to the system, followed by hands-on learning on securing private clouds and OpenStack installations. Throughout the course, participants will explore each core module of OpenStack while creating virtual identity, image, network, compute, and storage resources. Simultaneously, they will delve into pertinent security issues. Each participant receives a personalized training environment with a fully installed OpenStack based on chosen cloud architecture (e.g., storage, networking). The course can be tailored to meet the specific requirements of the client.

Customization Options
The training can be condensed to two days, concentrating on key aspects pertinent to the customer. It can also be extended to cover additional topics such as administrative tasks, design considerations, networking, and troubleshooting related to OpenStack deployments.