Why SDN Skills is a Big Boost to Networking Careers

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[Webinar] Why SDN Skills is a Big Boost to Networking Careers


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[Webinar] Why SDN Skills is a Big Boost to Networking Careers


Connie TaiProduct Marketing

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Connie TaiProduct & Solutions MarketingITpreneurs


Agenda

● Welcome & Introduction

● Guest Presenter: Dr. Levi Perigo

● Questions & Answers


Guest Presenter:

Levi Perigo, Ph.D.Scholar in ResidenceUniversity of Colorado Boulder

Research AssociateOpen Networking Foundation


Master’s & Ph.D. ProgramFocus on hands-on labs with industry-grade equipmentFour specialization tracks: Network Engineering, Network Security, Policy and

Strategy, & Wireless● Network Engineering Curriculum - (industry evolution)

○ Tech. Core - Routing Protocols (BGP); Telecom Lab (Cisco Routing and Switching); Network Programming (Python); UNIX/Linux; Network Mgmt/Automation

○ Tech. Electives - Data Center; VoIP; Next Gen. Networks (SDNFV); etc.

University of Colorado - Interdisciplinary Telecom Program (ITP)


Certification Motivation● Job specific training● New/different job or promotion● Prove knowledge on topic● Money $$

Vendor specific certifications continue to be mandatory job requirements

● New hire, 5+, 10+, even technical managers

What is more important: ● experience + certifications● advanced degrees

Network Engineering Certifications - (Vendor + Neutral)


Vendor Specific - Network Engineering

● Amazon (AWS)● Cisco

○ CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, etc.● Juniper

○ JNCIA, JNCIE, etc.● VMware

Network Engineering Certifications - (Vendor + Neutral)

Vendor Neutral - Network Engineering

● CompTIA: Network+, Security+, CWNA

● IPv6● Wireshark


SDN Learning Path for Network Engineers

CompTIA Network+

● Fundamental understanding of networking

CCNP/CCIE

● Vendor specific - CISCO certification

ONF-SDN Associate

● Knowledge about SDN, OpenFlow, Networking

+

+ONF-SDN Engineer

● Deep technical knowledge of SDN

+Vendor Specific Route

WCNA

● Vendor specific - Wireshark certification

+

JNCIE-ENT

● Vendor specific - Juniper certification

+

Direct Route

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Why Software-defined Networking (SDN)?● The traditional networking engineering model is changing!

○ Moving away from proprietary hardware/software, CLI, and vendor lock-in○ Open source, abstraction, and programmability

One of the principal benefits of SDN is vendor neutrality!

Validation of skills on new, in-demand technology

Benefit over vendor specific

Network Engineering Certification - (SDN)


Open Networking Foundation (ONF) is a user-driven organization dedicated to the promotion and adoption of Software-Defined Networking (SDN) through open standards development.

https://www.opennetworking.org/sdn-resources/sdn-definition


ONF SDN Architecture• Enable innovation/ differentiation• Accelerate new features and

services introductionProgrammability

• Simplify provisioning• Optimize performance• Granular policy management

CentralizedIntelligence

• Decouple:• Hardware & software• Control plane & forwarding• Physical & logical config.

Abstraction

Infrastructure Layer

Control Layer

Application Layer

Business Applications

API

Network Services

API

API

Network Services


SDN Associate Exam

ONF Certified SDN Associate (OCSA)

Vendor-neutral conceptual knowledge of the major domains of networking practices that support the theory and practice of Software Defined Networking (SDN).

● Vendor-neutral● Validate conceptual knowledge of SDN● Entry-level certification examination for technical

professionals

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SDN Engineer Exam

ONF Certified SDN Engineer (OCSE)

● This certification exam attests and formally certifies that the successful

candidate has vendor-neutral technical knowledge, skills, and

abilities of the major domains of networking practices that

support the theory and practice of Software Defined Networking

(SDN). It presupposes deeper technical knowledge, skills, and

abilities in computer networking practices, and will validate all the

major aspects and domains of knowledge and practice in SDN

networking environments. The certification will be considered mastery-

level validation and certification examination for technical professionals

in the domain of SDN networking.

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Targeted Learning Across OrganizationsNetwork Architects Technical personnel deploying networks (vendor and operator)

Network ManagementNetwork EngineersNetwork Technicians (entry)Network Operations / Sys AdminIT Dev (& DevOps)Architects

Business SDN Sales EngineerBusiness AnalystProduct Manager Industry AnalystSales and Marketing

Executives CxOBusiness StrategyDepartment Heads

SDN Engineer→ Deep technical knowledge of SDN concepts, ability to

apply SDN practicesSDN Associate

→ Knowledge and understanding of

Networking concepts, Software Defined

Networking, OpenFlow and SDN ecosystem

Cisco CCNADesign, configure, manage and

troubleshoot any wired and wireless devices


Vendor Neutral● Everyone does SDN in their own way

○ Focus on core technology = OpenFlow○ Incorporate variety: OpenDaylight, OpenContrail,

OpenStack, Floodlight, Ryu, ONOS, etc.

● Certification (something to prove knowledge)

● Competitive advantage and marketability○ Vendor/neutral certification○ SDN certification

SDN Education - Academia


Job Requirement or Promotion

Curiosity

Flexibility - Offer service/software specific training options● Company specific SDN (i.e. ONOS)● UNIX/Linux● Python/Automation● Programming vs. Software

Staying ahead of the competition● If you’re not willing to change, you WILL be left behind

SDN Education - Industry Professionals


Get Started?


Get Yourself and Your Team Trained ….

Listing ONF-Certified Training Partnershttps://www.opennetworking.org/onf-approved-sdn-training


Enjoy the Benefits of the ONF-Certified SDN Training Partner Program

License ONF-approved SDN courseware to deliver training coursesFree Access to On-Demand Train-the-Trainer Webinars Use ONF-Certified SDN Training Partner logos on your website and collateralsBid to provide SDN training and deliver exams at ONF sponsored eventsList your company logo on the ONF website with a link to your training programs pagePromote your SDN training courses on the ONF skills certification newsletters to drive registrations

**Please note - the annual fee of USD 500 is waived if your organization is a member of ONF.

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