Network Function Virtualization
This course covers Network Function Virtualization from the perspective of a systems engineer.It first discusses the proliferation of middleboxes in enterprise networks and the necessity of
virtualizing these components just like software applications. It then details several
optimizations in operating systems to facilitate efficient networking on virtualized hardware
followed by design decisions in user-plane libraries for bypassing the kernel for efficient …
Network Function Virtualization
This course covers Network Function Virtualization from the perspective of a systems engineer.It first discusses the proliferation of middleboxes in enterprise networks and the necessity of
virtualizing these components just like software applications. It then details several
optimizations in operating systems to facilitate efficient networking on virtualized hardware
followed by design decisions in user-plane libraries for bypassing the kernel for efficient packet
processing. It then covers the challenges and solutions for building scalable systems for
providing networking services in datacenters, specifically the synergy between SDN and NFV to
achieve this. The course concludes with a discussion of real-world applications of NFV
technology in the cloud computing ecosystem.
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Syllabus
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Week 1
Introduction to Network Functions
Week 2
Developing Virtual Network Functions
Week 3
System Architecture for NFV Ecosystem
Week 4
Deploying Virtualized Network Functions in Managed Cloud infrastructures
Week 5
Guest Lecture for an Industry Perspective
Week 6
Project
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Is financial aid available?
Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.
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