5G Network Architecture Fundamentals Training Course

This instructor-led, live training in Botswana (online or on-site) is targeted at intermediate-level SDN developers and network engineers keen on developing custom applications on the ONOS platform to tackle specific network challenges and enhance SDN capabilities.

Upon completing this training, participants will be able to:

• Grasp the architecture and core components of ONOS.
• Establish a development environment for ONOS applications.
• Create, test, and deploy ONOS applications for managing SDN networks.
• Integrate ONOS applications with external systems and APIs.
• Troubleshoot and optimise ONOS applications for performance and scalability.

This instructor-led, live training session in Botswana (online or on-site) is directed at intermediate-level SDN developers and software engineers who aim to learn the construction of custom SDN applications using OpenDaylight APIs and YANG models to enhance network functionality and scalability.

By the conclusion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the architecture and components of OpenDaylight.
• Use OpenDaylight APIs to build SDN applications.
• Create and manage YANG models for network customization.
• Deploy, test, and debug custom applications in an OpenDaylight environment.
• Integrate OpenDaylight with external systems and network devices.

This instructor-led live training, conducted in Botswana (online or on-site), is aimed at network engineers who wish to apply Linux in their network engineering work.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Set up Linux services for networking.
• Replace switches with Linux switches.
• Use Linux commands to manage processes.
• Configure an SDN to automate network maintenance.

In this instructor-led, live training in Botswana (online or onsite), participants will learn how to use ONAP to automate networking services.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand, install and configure the various components in the ONAP ecosystem.
• Carry out real-time, policy-driven orchestration and automation of physical and virtual network functions.
• Design, create, orchestrate, and monitor VNFs, SDNs and other network services.
• Efficiently manage the entire networking lifecycle using a software-driven approach.
• Develop, deploy, and scale a network using the latest open source technologies and practices.

This instructor-led live training, conducted in Botswana (online or onsite), targets beginner-level networking professionals and IT administrators keen on understanding the core concepts of ONOS, its architecture, and its deployment for scalable SDN solutions.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Comprehend the function of ONOS within software-defined networking (SDN).
• Outline the architecture and essential components of ONOS.
• Install and configure ONOS on a Linux-based system.
• Establish a fundamental SDN network using ONOS.
• Investigate ONOS capabilities for managing and expanding network infrastructure.

This instructor-led, live training in Botswana (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level network engineers, DevOps teams, and SDN developers who wish to understand and manage SDN environments using ONOS effectively.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the architecture and components of ONOS.
• Install and configure ONOS in a lab environment.
• Explore the capabilities of ONOS for managing SDN environments.
• Deploy, manage, and troubleshoot SDN networks using ONOS.

This instructor-led, live training in Botswana (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level IT architects and network managers who wish to deploy and optimize ONOS in production environments, ensuring scalability, performance, and reliability.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the architecture and core features of ONOS for production use.
• Deploy ONOS in a production environment using best practices.
• Configure clustering, redundancy, and fault tolerance in ONOS.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize ONOS deployments for scalability and performance.
• Integrate ONOS with existing network infrastructure and tools.
• Plan and execute a successful ONOS upgrade process.

This instructor-led, live training in Botswana (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level network engineers and IT professionals who wish to gain a foundational understanding of SDN concepts, learn about the architecture of OpenDaylight, and perform basic installation and configuration tasks.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the principles and benefits of software-defined networking (SDN).
• Explore the architecture and components of OpenDaylight.
• Install and configure OpenDaylight on a Linux system.
• Integrate OpenDaylight with networking devices.
• Execute basic OpenDaylight operations and commands.

This instructor-led live training in Botswana (online or onsite) is tailored for beginner-level network engineers and IT administrators who wish to learn fundamental OpenDaylight concepts, understand its role in network automation, and begin automating network configurations and operations.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the role of OpenDaylight in software-defined networking (SDN).
• Install and configure OpenDaylight on a Linux-based system.
• Explore the OpenDaylight architecture and core features.
• Create basic automated network configurations using OpenDaylight.
• Monitor and manage networks using OpenDaylight controllers.

This instructor-led, live training in Botswana (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level network engineers and DevOps teams who wish to deploy, configure, and manage SDN solutions using the OpenDaylight platform.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand OpenDaylight's architecture, components, and role in SDN ecosystems.
• Install and configure OpenDaylight for various network scenarios.
• Develop and deploy network flows using OpenDaylight controllers.
• Integrate OpenDaylight with SDN-enabled devices and existing networks.
• Troubleshoot and optimize OpenDaylight deployments for real-world use cases.

This instructor-led, live training in Botswana (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level IT architects, network administrators, and engineers who wish to deploy OpenDaylight in production environments, optimize its performance for large-scale use, and troubleshoot common issues in SDN deployments.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Deploy OpenDaylight in production environments for scalable SDN solutions.
• Optimize the performance of OpenDaylight deployments to handle high traffic volumes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve common issues in SDN deployments.
• Monitor and maintain OpenDaylight environments for long-term stability.
• Scale OpenDaylight deployments to meet growing network demands.

This course offers comprehensive training in OpenStack. It begins with an introduction to the system, proceeds through hands-on workshops that provide practical knowledge on managing OpenStack-based private clouds, and concludes with troubleshooting and advanced architectural topics. The primary objective is to familiarise participants with the OpenStack ecosystem while establishing a solid foundation for further expansion and refinement of OpenStack clouds. The curriculum covers all topics required for the OpenStack Administrator certification exam. Seventy-five percent of the course consists of hands-on workshops conducted in a real OpenStack training environment.

This intensive OpenStack training offers practical, hands-on experience in deploying, managing, troubleshooting, and optimizing private cloud environments based on OpenStack. Designed as an extended bootcamp, the course covers core administration topics, real-world troubleshooting scenarios, and advanced architectural concepts aligned with the Certified OpenStack Administrator exam objectives. With seventy-five percent workshop-based learning in a live OpenStack lab, participants build the skills needed to confidently administer and further develop enterprise OpenStack infrastructures.

This course offers in-depth training on OpenStack networking. It begins by introducing OpenStack and its architecture, then clarifies core OpenStack projects such as the Identity service (Keystone), Image service (Glance), Compute service (Nova), and Block storage (Cinder) to describe the network surroundings within OpenStack, mainly focusing on the Networking project (Neutron). The virtual network infrastructure is described, focusing on the Open Virtual Network project, Open vSwitch, and OpenFlow. The goal of the course is to understand the basic operations and architecture of OpenStack as well as to familiarize participants with various networking technologies behind OpenStack, extending information about OVN and underlying flows, resources and tools.

Customization options

The training can be contracted to 2 days, focusing on core aspects relevant for the customer. The training can be also extended regarding administrative, design, networking and/or troubleshooting topics concerning OpenStack deployments. It is possible to describe other underlying SDN solutions like Linux Bridge or OvS.