The ICFAI University Jaipur
IcfaiTech
(Faculty of Science and Technology)
Course Handout
Second Semester: 2022– 2023
Course No Course Name L T P U
BCAT325 Software Defined Networks 3 1 0 4
1. Instructor In - Charge: Dr. Jyotsna Verma
Room No. : New Block 112
Email ID:
[email protected]2. SCOPE & OBJECTIVE
In this course, the students will learn about software defined networking and how it is changing
the way communications networks are managed, maintained, and secured.
3. Text/Reference Books:
(a) Text book(s):-
T1 Goransson, Paul, Chuck Black, and Timothy Culver. Software defined
networks: a comprehensive approach. Morgan Kaufmann, 2016.
(b) Reference Book(s)
Nadeau, Thomas D., and Ken Gray. SDN: Software Defined Networks: an
R1 authoritative review of network programmability technologies. "O'Reilly Media,
Inc.", 2013.
4. LECTURE-WISE PLAN
Lecture Learning Objective Topics to be covered Chapter: Text
Nos. and Ref.
Basic Packet Switching Terminology, Book(s)
Chapter 1 (T1)
1-4 Introduction to SDN Historical Background, The Modern Data
Center, Traditional Switch Architecture.
Evolution of Switches and Control Planes, Chapter 2 (T1)
Cost, SDN Implications for Research and
5–10
Why SDN Innovation, Data Center Innovation, Data
Center Needs.
11–13 Network Virtualization Network Functions Virtualization, Chapter 3 (T1),
Hypervisor, SDN via APIs, SDN via Chapter 6 (T1)
Hypervisor. SDN Vs NFV Class Notes
Fundamental Characteristics of SDN, Chapter 4 (T1),
14-20 SDN Operation, SDN Devices, SDN Class Notes
How SDN Works Controller, SDN Applications, Alternate
SDN methods.
21- 25 Openflow OpenFlow Overview, OpenFlow 1.0 and Chapter 5 (T1),
Specifications OpenFlow Basics, OpenFlow 1.1 Class Notes
Additions, OpenFlow 1.2 Additions,
OpenFlow 1.3 Additions, OpenFlow 1.4
Additions, OpenFlow 1.5 Additions,
Improving OpenFlow Interoperability
26-34 Emerging Protocol, Expanded Definitions of SDN, Additional Chapter 7 (T1)
Controller, and SDN Protocol Models, Additional SDN Class Notes
Application Models Controller Models, Additional
Application Models, New Approaches to
SDN Security.
35-38 SDN in the Data Center Data center, data center demands, Chapter 8 (T1),
tunneling technologies in data center, Class Notes
path technologies in data center.
39-40 SDN in other Global network view, mobile network, Chapter 9 (T1)
environment wide area network, campus network, and Chapter 12
SDN applications. (T1)
5. EVALUATION SCHEME
Course
Component Duration Weightage Date(s) Remarks
Coverage
Closed
Test 1 50 Min. 15 % 1-10
book
Closed
Mid-Sem 50 Min. 20 % 1-20
book
Closed
Test 3 50 Min 15 % 21-30
book
Assignment/Quiz/Seminar * 10% * *
Comprehensive Closed
3 Hours 40 % 1-40
Examination book
*Students will be awarded a Valid Grade only if she/he delivers at least two seminars
during the semester.
1. Chamber Consultation Hours: Friday 5:00 -6:00 pm
2. Make-up Policy: Make-up test will be administered to students under genuine
circumstances. However, prior and proper intimation to the concerned instructor is a must.
3. General: A minimum of 75% attendance is compulsory and failing to which a student will
not be allowed to appear in the respective examination.
Date: 4 /12/2022 Dr. Jyotsna Verma
(Instructor in-charge)
