Software Managed Networks
Duration
- One Semester or equivalentThis unit will be delivered on-line in Semester 2 2020.
Contact hours
- 48 Hours
On-campus unit delivery combines face-to-face and digital learning.
2022 teaching periods
Hawthorn
| Higher Ed. Semester 2 | ||
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Dates: Results: Last self enrolment: Census: Last withdraw without fail: |
Prerequisites
Undergraduate
AND
Postgraduate
AND
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 | |
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| On successful completion of this unit students will be able to: | |
| # | Unit Learning Outcome Description |
| ULO1 | Analyse the deficiencies in traditional Network Architectures |
| ULO2 | Appraise different SDN technologies and their use in modern network design |
| ULO3 | Design and deploy advanced techniques to construct a dynamic configurable network |
| ULO4 | Assess competing SDN technologies in different scenarios |
| ULO5 | Conduct independent research in the area of SDN TechnologiesAnalyse |
Unit information in detail
- Teaching methods, assessment and content.
Teaching methods
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| Activity Type | Activity | Total Hours | Number of Weeks | Hours Per Week | Optional - Activity Details |
| Face to Face Contact | Practical | 36 | 12 weeks | 3 | Practical classes |
| Face to Face Contact | Lecture | 12 | 12 weeks | 1 | |
| Unspecified Learning Activities | Independent Learning | 102 | 12 weeks | 8.5 | Other non-scheduled learning events and activities including independent study |
| Total Hours: | 150 | Total Hours (per week): | 12.5 | ||
Assessment
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Minimum requirements to pass this unit
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
- References.
References
A list of reading materials and/or required texts will be made available in the Unit Outline.