What is the Software Defined Networking (SDN) course fee at RST Forum?

The course fee is ₹14,950. There are no hidden charges - lab access and course material are included.

How long is the Software Defined Networking (SDN) course?

60 hours of live instructor-led training (lectures plus hands-on lab practice), running as weekday-evening or weekend batches.

Do I need prior experience to join?

Intermediate level. You should be comfortable with fundamentals before joining; if you are unsure, talk to us and we will place you in the right batch.

Is the training classroom or online?

Both. Classroom batches run at our Mumbai campus, and the same batch streams live for online students across India. Both get identical lab access and the same instructor.

Are the labs hands-on?

Yes - the course includes 13 hands-on labs, practiced on real equipment with 24/7 remote lab access through Skillopia, our own lab platform, for practice between classes.

Can I attend a demo session before enrolling?

Yes. Sit through a live class with the instructor before you decide - call +91 91672 24466 or send an enquiry and we will schedule it.

SDN Course in Mumbai | Training & Certification

Name: Software Defined Networking (SDN)
Price: 14950 INR
Availability: InStock

Overview

Who should attend

This instructor led course offered by RSTFORUM will give you the basic knowledge of SDN, its history and its evolution. We will also understand different versions of SDN that are available. SDN is a technology that is perceived differently by different vendors. Hence we will understand vision of most of the vendors in market. Course contents are based on Cisco course outlines.

Objectives

What you'll be able to do

The course objectives, as the vendor's own blueprint states them.

Describe traditional networking
Describe evolution of network
Describe SDN
Describe SDN Architecture
Understand target environments for SDN/OpenFlow
List SDN Device Implementations
Describe SDN and OpenFlow building blocks, components, architectures and reference standards
Describe Openflow as a protocol
Describe Controllers
Describe OpenDaylight
Discuss network functions virtualization
Discuss SDN deployment models

Included

What you get

Curriculum based on course outlines defined by Cisco.
This Instructor-led classroom course is designed with an aim to build theoretical knowledge supplemented by ample hands-on lab exercises
Facility of Lab on cloud available (based on booking)
Courseware includes reference material to maximize learning.
Assignments and test to ensure concept absorption.
Repeating of lectures allowed (based on seat availability)

After the course

Placements & outcomes

Placement assistance is included: CV preparation, interview drills with real scenario questions, and referrals through our alumni network of 1 million+ engineers trained since 1997.

1 modules

Full syllabus

Every module below is taught live and practiced hands-on - nothing here is a slide-only topic.

01

Software Defined Networking (SDN) - Course Topics

Legacy Networking
Legacy Topologies (Ring Star & Mesh)
Understand basic networking components
What is Router?
What is Switch?
How IP packet flows through a typical network
Knowledge of IP Addressing
Knowledge of control plane and data plane
Evolution of Networking in past 20 years
History of networking topologies
Necessity of SDN
First SDN controller and Father of SDN
History of SDN
Describing SDN Terms and definitions
What is SDN?
SDN Architecture
What is OpenFlow?
What is the NBI & SBI?
What is NFV?
Openflow
Traditional Forwarding
OpenFlow Forwarding
Proactive versus Reactive Flow Entries
OpenFlow switch
Traffic matching
OpenFlow Ports
Packet Ingress Port
OpenFlow Physical Ports
OpenFlow Logical and Reserved Ports
OpenFlow-only switches versus OpenFlow-hybrid switches
Openflow Implementation
Do you need to replace all your switches?
Do you need to enable OpenFlow everywhere?
What about Spanning Tree?
Does a single controller manage the entire network?
Mininet
What is mininet?
Why we use mininet?
ONF Product Certification
OpenFlow Controllers
OpenDaylight :: features and integration with mininet
HPe wan SDN controller and integration with mininet
White Box/Brite Box
How is White Box/Brite Box is different from traditional switches
Which OS is run on White Box/Brite Box
What is Cumulus Linux?
Advantages of Cumulus Linux
Architecture of Cumulus Linux
Openstack
OpenStack releases
OpenStack vendors
OpenStack Project and its transitions
OpenStack Networking project – Neutron
CISCO SDN
SDN for Data Centre(ACI)
Architecture of ACI
Hardware of ACI
Controller for Enterprise(APIC-EM)
SDN for Enterprise(DNAC)
DNA Center architecture
API
Virtual SDN - NSX
Networking in VMware
Networking in ESXi
What is NSX?
NSX Components
NSX Architecture

13 labs

Hands-on labs

Structured labs on real equipment, with 24/7 lab-on-cloud access through Skillopia - our own lab platform.

Login to Skillopia

Hands-on labs

13

01

Setup Mininet

02

Deploy linear topology on Mininet

03

Deploy tree topology on Mininet

04

Setup Open virtual switch in mininet

05

Bridge Mininet to outside world

06

Connect ODL with OVS of Mininet

07

Check Openflow tables

08

ODL and Mininet fail-secure

09

Integrate Mininet with RYU

10

Setup Cumuus Linux in GNS3

11

Configure switching using Cumulus Linux on Open Virtual Switches

12

Configure Switching and Routing in Openstack using neutron project

13

Demonstrate Cisco ACI

Batches

Upcoming start dates

No date is published for this course at the moment. Tell us when you want to start and we will build a batch around it.

No scheduled batch right now

This course runs on demand as well as on the public calendar. Ask us for the next planned date, or tell us the window that suits you - classroom in Mumbai or live online, weekday or weekend - and we will put a batch together and confirm it with you.

Ask for a date on WhatsApp +919167224466

Investment

Course Fees

Total course fee

₹14,950

Exam fees are not included. The certification cost is paid directly to the vendor.

Pay module by module, or in full. Talk to us about instalments before you enrol.

Answers

Frequently asked questions

What is the Software Defined Networking (SDN) course fee at RST Forum?: The course fee is ₹14,950. There are no hidden charges - lab access and course material are included.
How long is the Software Defined Networking (SDN) course?: 60 hours of live instructor-led training (lectures plus hands-on lab practice), running as weekday-evening or weekend batches.
Do I need prior experience to join?: Intermediate level. You should be comfortable with fundamentals before joining; if you are unsure, talk to us and we will place you in the right batch.
Is the training classroom or online?: Both. Classroom batches run at our Mumbai campus, and the same batch streams live for online students across India. Both get identical lab access and the same instructor.
Are the labs hands-on?: Yes - the course includes 13 hands-on labs, practiced on real equipment with 24/7 remote lab access through Skillopia, our own lab platform, for practice between classes.
Can I attend a demo session before enrolling?: Yes. Sit through a live class with the instructor before you decide - call +91 91672 24466 or send an enquiry and we will schedule it.
Do you provide placement assistance?: Placement assistance is included: CV preparation, interview drills with real scenario questions, and referrals through our alumni network of 1 million+ engineers trained since 1997.

Software Defined Networking (SDN)

Who should attend

What you'll be able to do

What you get

Placements & outcomes

Full syllabus

Software Defined Networking (SDN) - Course Topics

Hands-on labs

Hands-on labs

Setup Mininet

Deploy linear topology on Mininet

Deploy tree topology on Mininet

Setup Open virtual switch in mininet

Bridge Mininet to outside world

Connect ODL with OVS of Mininet

Check Openflow tables

ODL and Mininet fail-secure

Integrate Mininet with RYU

Setup Cumuus Linux in GNS3

Configure switching using Cumulus Linux on Open Virtual Switches

Configure Switching and Routing in Openstack using neutron project

Demonstrate Cisco ACI

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What you get

Placements & outcomes

Full syllabus

Software Defined Networking (SDN) - Course Topics

Hands-on labs

Hands-on labs

Setup Mininet

Deploy linear topology on Mininet

Deploy tree topology on Mininet

Setup Open virtual switch in mininet

Bridge Mininet to outside world

Connect ODL with OVS of Mininet

Check Openflow tables

ODL and Mininet fail-secure

Integrate Mininet with RYU

Setup Cumuus Linux in GNS3

Configure switching using Cumulus Linux on Open Virtual Switches

Configure Switching and Routing in Openstack using neutron project

Demonstrate Cisco ACI

Upcoming start dates

Course Fees

Frequently asked questions

Watch a real class. Meet your instructor. Then decide.

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