Network Function Virtualization
Understand the topics involved in the network functions from the certification course in Network Function Virtualization by Coursera.
Online
6 Weeks
1,699 INR Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
The Network Function Virtualization certification course is a 7 hours online course offered by the online provider Coursera with the support of Georgia Institute of Technology that is one of the most famous research institutes. The course is part 4 of the System Issues in Cloud Computing Specialization programme. It starts with the discussion of the middlebox proliferation in virtualizing components of applications in the software industry.
The Network Function Virtualization training details several optimizations in operating systems that are followed with design decisions in the using of plane libraries. The course concludes with a completion certificate by teaching the real-world applications of the technologies like NFV to the cloud computing ecosystem.
The Highlights
- Online course
- Shareable Certificate
- 7 hours for completion
Programme Offerings
- Flexible Deadlines
- Short Programme
- Part of Specialization Course.
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|
| yes | Georgia TechCoursera |
The fees for the course Network Function Virtualization is -
| Head | Amount in INR |
| 1 month | Rs. 1,699 |
| 3 month | Rs. 3,499 |
| 6 month | Rs. 5,199 |
Eligibility Criteria
Certification Qualifying Details
The Network Function Virtualization certification by Coursera is offered after it is completed.
What you will learn
The learnings from the Network Function Virtualization certification syllabus will be entirely from the perspectives of a systems engineer. It will also enlighten everyone with the real-world applications of the technology of NFV in the ecosystem of cloud computing.
Who it is for
Computer System Engineers are the most ideal candidates who are fit for the course on Network Function Virtualization.
Admission Details
To get admission to the Network Function Virtualization classes, the students can follow these steps:
Step 1: Follow the official URL: https://www.coursera.org/learn/network-virtual
Step 2: Get down to the ‘Enrol Now’ button.
Step 3: The only step left for admission will be registration, and fee payment, or registration, and choosing the free version which when completed the admission is completed.
The Syllabus
Videos
- Introduction to NFV
- Overview
- What are Network Functions?
- Middleboxes
- Examples of Middleboxes
- Network Management and proliferation of Middleboxes
- Network Services as Software Entities
- Virtualization Technology
- Eliminating Overhead of Virtualization for NF
- Putting it all together
- Lesson 1 Wrap-Up
- Workshop 1: Docker and Open vSwitch
Reading
- Syllabus
- Recommended Activity: Workshop 1
Quiz
- Quiz #1
Videos
- Lesson 2 Introduction
- Developing Virtual Network Functions
- Virtual Network Functions
- Performance Issues Implementing VNF
- Performance-conscious Implementation of VNF
- Data Plane Development Kit
- NIC Ring Buffer
- Implementation of VNF
- Multi-core Implementation Challenges
- Putting it all together
- Lesson 2 Wrap-Up
- Workshop 2: Firewall and NAT
Reading
- Recommended Activity: Workshop 2
Quiz
- Quiz #2
Videos
- Lesson 3 Introduction
- Outline
- Limitations of Monolithic Software Middleboxes
- Need for an NF Control Plane
- Elements of NF Control Plane
- NF Control Plane Architecture
- Virtualization Platform Tasks
- Network Programming Tasks
- NFVs that modify Packets
- Putting them all together
- Lesson 3 Wrap-Up
- Workshop 3: SDN for basic traffic forwarding to NF
Reading
- Recommended Activity: Workshop 3
Quiz
- Quiz #3
Videos
- Lesson 1 Introduction
- Benefits of using Managed Cloud Services
- Techniques for offloading NF to Managed Cloud
- Observed Performance of NF Offloading
- Mobile edge Computing
- Cloud-RAN
- Lesson 4 Wrap-Up
- Workshop 4: Connection-affinity with multiple NF instances
Reading
- Recommended Activity: Workshop 4
Quiz
- Quiz #4
Videos
- Introduction to Service Chaining over WAN
- Switchboard Architecture
- Switchboard Implementation and Performance Evaluation
Video
- Project - NFV Orchestration
Reading
- Network Function Virtualization
Instructors
Georgia Tech Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
The rating is a great one of 4.8 stars.
The learning schedule can be reshuffled.
Yes, learning the course as soon as the admission is finalized is allowed.
The instructor’s name is Umakishore Ramachandran.
The supporting partner is Georgia Institute of technology.