Subject

Software-defined networks

Course Title

Software-defined networks
Software defined networks

Code

F23L3S160

Study Programme

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Organizer of the study programme (unit, institute, department or division)

Faculty of Computer Science and Engineering

Degree level (first, second, third cycle)

First Cycle

Academic year / semester

8 / Summer

Number of ECTS credits

Teacher

Соња Филипоска

Prerequisites for enrolling in the course

Computer Networks or Computer Networks and Security

10.

Objectives of the course programme (competences)

По завршувањето на курсот се очекува студентот да има познавање на архитектурата на софтверски дефинираните мрежи и мрежите со виртуелизирани мрежни функции. Да ги знае начините за софтверски пристап до мрежите, технологиите за конвергирани мрежи и одвојување на корисничкaта од контролната рамнина, како и хардверот од софтверот.

11.

Course content

1. Introduction
2. SDN Use cases
3. Основна SDN архитектура
4. Bare metal switches
5. Switch OS
6. Network OS
7. Life spine fabric
8. Future of SDN
9. Покането предавање

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Learning methods

Lectures supported by slide presentations, interactive lectures, practical classes (using equipment and software packages), teamwork, case studies, guest lecturers, independent preparation and defence of a project assignment and seminar paper, and learning in an electronic environment (forums and consultations).

13.

Total available time

6 ECTS x 30 hours = 180 hours

14.

Distribution of available time

30 + 45 + 15 + 15 + 75 = 180 hours

15.

Forms of teaching activities

15.1.	Lectures - theoretical instruction	30 hours
15.2.	Exercises (laboratory, auditory), seminars, teamwork	45 hours

16.

Other forms of activities

16.1.	Project assignments	15 hours
16.2.	Independent assignments	15 hours
16.3.	Home study	75 hours

17.

Assessment method

17.1.	Tests	10 points
17.2.	Seminar paper / project (presentation: written and oral)	15 points
17.3.	Activities and learning	10 points
17.4.	Final exam	70 points

18.

Grading criteria (points / grade)

up to 50 points	5 (five) (F)
from 51 to 60 points	6 (six) (E)
from 61 to 70 points	7 (seven) (D)
from 71 to 80 points	8 (eight) (C)
from 81 to 90 points	9 (nine) (B)
from 91 to 100 points	10 (ten) (A)

19.

Requirement for obtaining a signature and taking the final exam

None

20.

Language of instruction

Macedonian and English

21.

Method for monitoring the quality of teaching

internal evaluation and survey mechanism

22.

Literature

22.1.	Required literature 1. Larry L. Peterson, Carmelo Cascone, Brian O`Connor, Thomas Vachuska, Bruce Davie \| Software-Defined Networks: A Systems Approach \| Systems Approach LLC \| 2021 2. Paul Goransson, Chuck Black, Timothy Culver \| Software Defined Networks: A Comprehensive Approach \| Morgan Kaufmann; 2nd edition \| 2017
22.2.	Additional literature No. Author Title Publisher Year