Software Managed Networks
Duration
- One Semester or equivalent
Contact hours
- 48 hours face to face + blended
On-campus unit delivery combines face-to-face and digital learning.
2024 teaching periods
| Hawthorn Higher Ed. Semester 2 |
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Dates: Results: Last self enrolment: Census: Last withdraw without fail: |
Aims and objectives
This Unit of study aims to open the world of dynamic Network Design, Management and Deployment. You will obtain an in-depth understanding of Modern approaches to advanced techniques to deploy and build IP Networks.
Unit Learning Outcomes (ULO)
On successful completion of this unit students will be able to:
1. Analyse the deficiencies in traditional Network Architectures
2. Appraise different SDN technologies and their use in modern network design
3. Design and deploy advanced techniques to construct a dynamic configurable network
4. Assess competing SDN technologies in different scenarios
5. Conduct independent research in the area of SDN TechnologiesAnalyse
Unit information in detail
- Teaching methods, assessment and content.
Teaching methods
Hawthorn
Type | Hours per week | Number of Weeks | Total |
On Campus Lecture | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| On Campus Practicals | 3 | 12 | 36 |
Unspecified Activities Independent Learning | 8.5 | 12 | 102 |
TOTAL | 150 hours |
Assessment
Types | Individual/Group Role | Weighting | Unit Learning Outcomes (ULOs) |
Portfolio | Individual | 100% | 1,2,3,4,5 |
Hurdle
As the minimum requirements of assessment to pass the unit and meet all Unit Learning Outcomes to a
minimum standard, a student must achieve:
As the minimum requirements of assessment to pass the unit and meet all Unit Learning Outcomes to a
minimum standard, a student must achieve:
• An aggregate mark of 50% or more
Content
- Review of traditional Network Equipment and Network Architecture
- Data and Control Planes
- Open Network Devices
- Basic SDN Architecture
- SDN Switching and Control Plane
- OpenFlow Protocol
- SDN Application Plane
- Network Function Virtualisation
- Automation and Open Source
- Future Technologies - P4
Study resources
- Reading materials and references.
Reading materials
A list of reading materials and/or required texts will be made available in the Unit Outline.