Software-Defined Networking (SDN) Training in Christchurch

This instructor-led, live training in Christchurch (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level IT architects, network administrators, and engineers who wish to deploy OpenDaylight in production environments, optimise 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.
• Optimise 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 instructor-led, live training in Christchurch (available online or on-site) is designed for intermediate-level SDN developers and software engineers who want to learn how to build custom SDN applications using OpenDaylight APIs and YANG models to improve network functionality and scalability.

By the end 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 customisation.
• Deploy, test, and debug custom applications in an OpenDaylight environment.
• Integrate OpenDaylight with external systems and network devices.

This instructor-led, live training in Christchurch (online or on-site) is tailored for intermediate-level IT architects and network managers who wish to deploy and optimise 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 following best practices.
• Configure clustering, redundancy, and fault tolerance within ONOS.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimise 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 Christchurch (online or on-site) is aimed at intermediate-level SDN developers and network engineers who wish to develop custom applications on the ONOS platform to address specific network challenges and enhance SDN capabilities.

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

• Understand the architecture and core components of ONOS.
• Set up 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 in Christchurch (online or onsite) is designed for intermediate-level network engineers and DevOps teams seeking to deploy, configure, and manage SDN solutions using the OpenDaylight platform.

Upon completing this training, participants will be able to:

• Grasp OpenDaylight's architecture, key components, and its role within SDN ecosystems.
• Install and configure OpenDaylight to suit various network scenarios.
• Develop and deploy network flows using OpenDaylight controllers.
• Integrate OpenDaylight with SDN-enabled devices and existing network infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot and optimise OpenDaylight deployments for practical, real-world use cases.

This instructor-led, live training in Christchurch (online or on-site) is designed for intermediate-level network engineers, DevOps teams, and SDN developers who want to effectively understand and manage SDN environments using ONOS.

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

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

This instructor-led, live training in Christchurch (available online or on-site) is designed for beginner-level network engineers and IT administrators who wish to grasp 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 Christchurch (online or on-site) is designed for networking professionals and IT administrators at a beginner level who wish to grasp the foundational concepts of ONOS, its architecture, and its deployment for scalable SDN solutions.

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

• Understand the role of ONOS within software-defined networking (SDN).
• Describe the architecture and core components of ONOS.
• Install and configure ONOS on a Linux-based system.
• Set up a basic SDN network using ONOS.
• Explore ONOS features for managing and scaling network infrastructure.

This instructor-led, live training in Christchurch (online or on-site) 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.

The aim of this course is twofold: to gain a solid understanding of OpenStack architecture and to acquire advanced troubleshooting skills. In the architecture component, you will learn how to design hardware for both public and private clouds, configure a high-availability control plane, select appropriate flavour sizes, and safely overcommit cloud resources, among other key topics. Gaining insight into the internals of Neutron (the Networking Service) is another essential aspect of OpenStack architecture. Following this, participants will be introduced to methods for troubleshooting issues within OpenStack clusters, ranging from general best practices and network diagnostics to the specific pitfalls of major OpenStack services. Approximately 75% of the course consists of hands-on workshops conducted in a real-world OpenStack training environment.

This course offers comprehensive training on OpenStack. It begins with an introduction to the system, followed by hands-on workshops that provide practical expertise in managing private clouds built on OpenStack. The curriculum concludes with troubleshooting techniques and advanced architectural topics. The primary objective is to familiarise participants with the OpenStack ecosystem while laying a robust foundation for further expansion and refinement of OpenStack cloud environments. The course covers all essential topics required to sit for the Certified OpenStack Administrator exam. Notably, 75% of the training is delivered through practical, hands-on workshops within a real OpenStack training environment.

This intensive OpenStack training delivers practical, hands-on experience in deploying, managing, troubleshooting, and optimising 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 75% 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 an in-depth training programme on OpenStack networking. It begins with an introduction to OpenStack and its architecture, then clarifies core OpenStack projects—including the Identity service (Keystone), Image service (Glance), Compute service (Nova), and Block Storage (Cinder)—to set the context for networking within OpenStack, with a primary focus on the Networking project (Neutron). The virtual network infrastructure is explored based on the Open Virtual Network (OVN) project, Open vSwitch, and OpenFlow. The course aims to provide a thorough understanding of the basic operations and architecture of OpenStack, while familiarising participants with the various networking technologies underpinning it, including detailed coverage of OVN, underlying flows, resources, and tools.

Customisation options

The training can be condensed into two days, concentrating on the core aspects most relevant to the customer. Alternatively, it can be extended to include additional topics such as administration, design, networking, and troubleshooting related to OpenStack deployments. It is also possible to cover other underlying Software-Defined Networking (SDN) solutions, such as Linux Bridge or Open vSwitch (OvS).

This instructor-led, live training in Christchurch (available online or on-site) is designed for network engineers who want to leverage Linux for network engineering.

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

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

In this instructor-led, live training in Christchurch (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 within 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 best practices.

This instructor-led, live training in Christchurch (available online or on-site) is designed for networking engineers and developers who wish to configure, execute, and manage programmable networking resources using P4.

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

• Understand the fundamentals of the P4 language.
• Program network devices.
• Set up a server for traffic management.
• Compile and execute a P4 program for control plane applications.
• Manage network congestion using monitoring and debugging techniques.

This instructor-led, live training in Christchurch (available online or on-site) is designed for system administrators, network engineers, and developers who wish to install, configure, and manage controllers, applications, and networking devices within an SDN environment.

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

• Set up a virtual network.
• Create applications.
• Use controllers to operate a software-defined network.

This instructor-led, live training in Christchurch (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level network engineers and infrastructure administrators who wish to implement software-defined networks using open source tools and technologies.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to design SDN architectures, implement Open vSwitch, configure FRRouting, deploy SDN controllers, and automate network management.

This instructor-led, live training in Christchurch (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level to advanced-level security professionals who wish to implement Zero Trust Architecture using open-source tools and sovereign infrastructure.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to design Zero Trust architectures, deploy identity-aware proxies, implement dynamic authentication, secure microservices with service mesh, and monitor zero trust policies.

This course delivers practical expertise in OpenStack and private cloud security. Beginning with an introduction to the system, participants gain hands-on knowledge of securing private clouds and implementing robust OpenStack installations. Throughout the course, each core OpenStack module is examined, with participants building virtual identity, image, network, compute, and storage resources while exploring relevant security considerations. Every participant receives a dedicated training environment featuring a complete OpenStack deployment tailored to a chosen cloud architecture (e.g., storage, networking). The training can be highly customised to meet the specific needs of the client.

Customisation options
The course can be condensed into a two-day programme focusing on core aspects most relevant to the customer. Alternatively, it can be extended to cover additional topics such as administration, design, networking, and troubleshooting related to OpenStack deployments.