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The document is a sample question paper for a course on Software Defined Networks (SDN) at Anna University, consisting of multiple-choice and descriptive questions covering key concepts such as the control plane, SDN architecture, and network virtualization. It includes questions on specific SDN controllers like Ryu and ONOS, as well as the role of NFV in network management. The paper is structured into three parts, with a total of 100 marks available for assessment.

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CCS365_SDN_Question_Paper_with_Answers

The document is a sample question paper for a course on Software Defined Networks (SDN) at Anna University, consisting of multiple-choice and descriptive questions covering key concepts such as the control plane, SDN architecture, and network virtualization. It includes questions on specific SDN controllers like Ryu and ONOS, as well as the role of NFV in network management. The paper is structured into three parts, with a total of 100 marks available for assessment.

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Anna University - CCS365 Software Defined Network

Sample Question Paper with Answers

Part A - 10 x 2 = 20 Marks

PART A - (10 × 2 = 20 Marks)

Answer All Questions:

1. What is the purpose of the control plane in SDN?

- It makes decisions about how packets should flow and communicates with forwarding devices.

2. Define Southbound Interface.

- Interface between SDN controller and networking devices (e.g., OpenFlow).

3. Mention any two SDN controllers.

- Ryu, ONOS

4. What is the use of the Flow Table?

- Contains match fields, counters, and actions for packet processing.

5. Define Network Virtualization.

- Technique to abstract physical network into logical segments for efficient management.

6. What is the role of NFVO in NFV architecture?

- Manages orchestration and lifecycle of VNFs.

7. State any one benefit of SDN in Data Center Networking.

- Centralized control enables dynamic traffic routing and load balancing.

8. What is ONOS?

- Open Network Operating System, a distributed SDN controller.

9. What is the use of the REST API in SDN?


- Allows external applications to interact with the SDN controller.

10. List any two NFV use cases.

- Virtual Firewall, Virtual Load Balancer


Part B & Part C - Answers

PART B - (5 × 13 = 65 Marks)

Answer All Questions:

Q11(a) Discuss the evolution of network requirements and how SDN addresses them.

- Traditional networks lacked flexibility and were hardware-based.

- SDN enables centralized control, automation, and programmability.

Q11(b) Explain the SDN architecture.

- Layers: Application Plane, Control Plane, Data Plane.

- Southbound APIs like OpenFlow, Northbound APIs for apps.

Q12(a) Working of OpenFlow and Flow Table with Example.

- Flow entries: match fields, counters, actions.

- Controller programs flows into switches.

Q12(b) Compare Southbound & Northbound Interfaces. Explain ONOS and OpenDaylight.

- Southbound: Controller to devices; Northbound: Controller to apps.

- ONOS: Distributed controller; OpenDaylight: Modular platform.

Q13(a) SDN Application Plane and Traffic Engineering.

- Enables intelligent traffic flow adjustment using apps.

Q13(b) Security in SDN.

- Flow verification, isolation, monitoring, controller protection.

Q14(a) NFV and VLAN support.

- NFV: Virtualizes functions like firewalls.

- VLANs isolate traffic and simplify management.

Q14(b) NFV Reference Architecture.

- Components: NFVI, VNFs, MANO.


Q15(a) NFVI and Orchestration.

- NFVI includes compute, storage, network.

- Managed by tools like OpenStack, ONAP.

Q15(b) NFV Use Cases and SDN-NFV Integration.

- Use cases: vFW, vRouter. Integration improves automation.

PART C - (1 × 15 = 15 Marks)

Answer any one:

Q16. Compare Ryu, ONOS, and OpenDaylight controllers.

- Ryu: Python-based, simple.

- ONOS: Java, scalable, distributed.

- ODL: Modular, enterprise use.

Q17. SDN-Based Data Center Design.

- Use Clos topology.

- Implement flow rules, security, and monitoring via controller.

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