Workload: 48 contact hours
Campus: Melbourne, Sydney
This is an elective unit out of a total of 24 units in the Bachelor of Networking (BNet). This unit addresses the BNet course learning outcomes and complement other courses in a related field by developing students’ specialised knowledge in SDN architecture, design and implementation strategies. For further course information refer to: http://www.mit.edu.au/study-with-us/programs/bachelor-networking . This unit is part of the AQF Level 7 (BNet) course.
Software Defined Networking (SDN) is an emerging paradigm in computer networking that allows a logically centralized software program to control the behaviour of an entire network. Separating a network’s control logic from the underlying physical routers and switches that forward traffic allows network operators to write high-level control programs that specify the behaviour of an entire network, in contrast to conventional networks, where network operators must codify functionality in terms of low-level device configuration.
This unit provides students with the fundamental knowledge of SDN including history and evolution of SDN, SDN architecture, control and data planes, SDN switches and controllers, SDN programming, traffic engineering, security in SDN and the use of SDN in cloud network and data centre. The practical work includes configuration and programming of open flow (OF) switches and SDN controllers. The unit will also introduce to students the current state of the art of software defined wireless network.
This unit will cover the following topics:
On successful completion of this unit, students should be able to:
Assessment Task | Learning Outcomes Assessed | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Midterm Test | a,b* | 10% |
| Assignment 1 | c-e* | 20% |
| Assignment 2 | a-e* | 10% |
| Laboratory participation & submission | a-e* | 10% |
| Final Examination (2 hours) | a-e* | 50% |
| Total | 100% |
*refer to learning outcomes above.
MIT is committed to ensure the course is current, practical and relevant so that graduates are “work ready” and equipped for life-long learning. In order to accomplish this, the MIT Graduate Attributes identify the required knowledge, skills and attributes that prepare students for the industry.
The level to which Graduate Attributes covered in this unit are as follows:
| Ability to communicate | Independent and Lifelong Learning | Ethics | Analytical and Problem Solving | Cultural and Global Awareness | Teamwork Cooperation, Participation and Leadership | Specialist knowledge of a field of study |
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| The standard is covered by theory and practice, and addressed by assessed activities in which the students always play an active role, e.g. workshops, lab submissions, assignments, demonstrations, tests, examinations | |
| The standard is covered by theory or practice, and addressed by assessed activities in which the students mostly play an active role, e.g. discussions, reading, intepreting documents, tests, examinations | |
| The standard is discussed in theory or practice; it is addressed by assessed activities in which the students may play an active role, e.g. lectures and discussions, reading, interpretation, workshops, presentations | |
| The standard is presented as a side issue in theory or practice; it is not specifically assessed, but it is addressed by activities such as lectures or tutorials | |
| The standard is not considered, there is no theory or practice or activities associated with this standard |