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Cloud Networking

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Course Summary

Learn about the fundamentals of cloud networking, including virtualization, software-defined networking, and network function virtualization. This course is designed for IT professionals and network engineers who want to gain knowledge in cloud networking.

Key Learning Points

Understand cloud networking concepts and technologies
Learn about virtualization, software-defined networking, and network function virtualization
Explore the benefits and challenges of cloud networking

Learning Outcomes

Understand the architecture and components of cloud networking
Implement virtualization and software-defined networking
Design and deploy cloud network solutions

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

Basic understanding of networking concepts
Familiarity with cloud computing

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

Online self-paced course
Video lectures
Quizzes and assignments

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Description

In the cloud networking course, we will see what the network needs to do to enable cloud computing. We will explore current practice by talking to leading industry experts, as well as looking into interesting new research that might shape the cloud network’s future.

This course will allow us to explore in-depth the challenges for cloud networking—how do we build a network infrastructure that provides the agility to deploy virtual networks on a shared infrastructure, that enables both efficient transfer of big data and low latency communication, and that enables applications to be federated across countries and continents? Examining how these objectives are met will set the stage for the rest of the course. This course places an emphasis on both operations and design rationale—i.e., how things work and why they were designed this way. We're excited to start the course with you and take a look inside what has become the critical communications infrastructure for many applications today.

Outline

Orientation
Welcome to Cloud Networking!
Orientation Overview
Syllabus
Social Media
Updating Your Profile
About the Discussion Forums
Orientation Quiz

Week 1
1.1.1 Application and Traffic Patterns
1.1.2 Application and Traffic Patterns Discussion
1.2.1 Physical Structure
1.2.2 Physical Structure Discussion
Programming Assignment 1 Explanation
Week 1 Overview
Programming Assignment 1a
Programming Assignment 1b (optional)
Cloud Intro Quiz
Programming Assignment 1a Survey (optional)

Week 2
2.1.1. Host Virtualization
2.1.2 Host Virtualization Discussion
2.2.1 Routing and Traffic Engineering
2.2.2 Routing and Traffic Engineering: Packet Forwarding on Multiple Paths
2.3.1 Congestion Control - Part 1
2.3.2 Congestion Control - Part 2
2.3.3 Congestion Control - Part 3
2.3.4 Congestion Control Discussion
Week 2 Overview
Cloud Routing and Congestion Control

Week 3
3.1.1 Software-Defined Networking Architecture - Part 1
3.1.2 Software-Defined Networking Architecture - Part 2
3.2.1 Multi-Tenant Data Centers: The Challenges
3.2.2 Multi-Tenant Data Centers Discussion
3.3.1 Network Virtualization Case Study: VL2 - Part 1
3.3.2 Network Virtualization Case Study: VL2 - Part 2
3.3.3 Network Virtualization Case Study Discussion
3.4.1 Network Virtualization Case Study: NVP
Interview - Rob Sherwood (2015)
Interview - Martin Casado (2015)
Week 3 Overview
Software Defined Networking

Week 4
4.1.1 Inter-Data Center Networking: The Problem
4.1.2 Inter-Data Center Networking: Cutting-edge Solutions
4.2.1 CDNs - Part 1
4.2.2 CDNs - Part 2
4.2.3 CDNs Discussion
4.3.1 Client Connectivity
4.3.2 Client Connectivity Discussion
4.4.1 Coping With Network Performance: Application-layer Tweaks for Lower Latency
4.4.2 Coping With Network Performance: Video Streaming Adaptation in the Face of Variable Bandwidth
Interview - Bruce Maggs (2015)
Interview - Roy Rapoport (2015)
Week 4 Overview
Cloud WAN Connectivity

Week 5 - Programming Assignment Submission
Programming Assignment 2 Explanation
Programming Assignment 3 Explanation
Programming Assignment 4 Explanation
Week 5 Overview
Programming Assignment 2 Survey (optional)
Programming Assignment 3 Survey (optional)
Programming Assignment 4 Survey (optional)

Summary of User Reviews

This course on cloud networking has received positive reviews from users. Many users found the course to be informative and well-structured. The course has an overall high rating.

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

informative and well-structured

Pros from User Reviews

Clear and informative lectures
Great course material
Good balance of theory and practical examples
Instructors are knowledgeable and engaging

Cons from User Reviews

Some users found the material too basic
Lack of hands-on exercises
Some users experienced technical difficulties with the platform

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