Module Details

Module Code: NETW I8001
Full Title: Cloud Networking
Valid From:: Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( June 2019 )
Language of Instruction:English
Duration: 2 Semesters
Credits:: 10
Module Owner:: Martin McCourt
Departments: Unknown
Module Description: Students completing this module will understand the definitions, protocols and standards used in cloud networking. The main focus will be on data centre technologies.
 
Module Learning Outcome
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Module Learning Outcome Description
MLO1 Evaluate data centre topologies
MLO2 Create a data centre network in a simulated environment
MLO3 Compare different network overlays in the context of a data centre environment
MLO4 Compare Layer 2 and Layer 3 technologies with regard to load balancing & redundancy
MLO5 Distinguish between different data centre switching architectures
MLO6 Utilise SDN
MLO7 Examine the SDN control plane
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named DkIT module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
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Module Indicative Content
Data Centre Topologies
3 Tier, leaf & spine
Centralised and distributed control and data planes
Open source switches and control protocols
Data Centre concepts and constructs
Multitennant data centre, virtualised data centre, SDN solutions for the data centre network
Communication interfaces for control and forwarding
North bound and south bound APIs and protocols
Building an SDN framework
ONF SDN framework, IETF SDN framework
SDN Controllers
Current SDN controllers including proprietary and open source controllers
Module Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Course Work20.00%
Practical30.00%
Final Examination50.00%
Module Special Regulation
 

Assessments

Full Time On Campus

Course Work
Assessment Type Class Test % of Total Mark 10
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing S1 Week 13 Learning Outcome 1,3,4
Duration in minutes 120
Assessment Description
Test to examine all topics covered to date
Assessment Type Class Test % of Total Mark 10
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing S2 Week 26 Learning Outcome 5,6,7
Duration in minutes 120
Assessment Description
Test to examine topics covered to date in semester 2
No Project
Practical
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 30
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing Every Second Week Learning Outcome 2,3,6
Duration in minutes 2
Assessment Description
Continuous lab assessments throughout the two semesters
Final Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 50
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing End of Year Learning Outcome 1,3,5,7
Duration in minutes 180
Assessment Description
End of year exam covering all topics included in lectures/practicals

Part Time On Campus

Course Work
Assessment Type Class Test % of Total Mark 10
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing S1 Week 13 Learning Outcome 1,3,4
Duration in minutes 120
Assessment Description
Test covering all topic covered to date
Assessment Type Class Test % of Total Mark 10
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing S2 Week 27 Learning Outcome 5,6
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Test to examine topics covered to date in semester 2
No Project
Practical
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 30
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing Every Second Week Learning Outcome 2,6
Duration in minutes 120
Assessment Description
Continuous lab assessments throughout the two semesters
Final Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 50
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing End of Year Learning Outcome 1,3,5,7
Duration in minutes 180
Assessment Description
A formal exam covering areas included in lectures and practical
Reassessment Requirement
A repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

DKIT reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time On Campus
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Formal lecure covering cloud networking theory Every Week 2.00 2
Practical Contact The lab will be used to provide students with hands-on experience in configuring and testing Data Centre &SDN networks.The lab will also be used to consolidate the theory by way of practical example, observation and exercises. Every Week 2.00 2
Directed Reading Non Contact Reading that covers details included in the reference material but not explicitly covered in class time Every Week 2.00 2
Independent Study Non Contact Writing up of lab reports Every Week 2.00 2
Total Weekly Learner Workload 8.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
Workload: Part Time On Campus
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Formal lecure covering cloud networking theory Every Week 1.00 1
Practical Contact The lab/lecture will be used to provide students with hands-on experience in configuring and testing Data Centre/SDN networks. The lab will also be used to consolidate the theory by way of practical example, observation and exercises. Every Week 2.00 2
Directed Reading Non Contact Reading that covers details included in the reference material but not explicitly covered in class time Every Week 3.00 3
Independent Study Non Contact Writing up of lab reports Every Week 2.00 2
Total Weekly Learner Workload 8.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • T. Nadeau & K. Gray. (2013), Software Defined Networking, 1 ed. 13, O'Reilly Media, p.384, [ISBN: 978-144934230].
  • Garry Lee. (2014), Cloud Networking, Morgan Kaufmann, [ISBN: 9780128007280].
  • G. Santana. (2013), Data Center Virtualization Fundamentals, 1ed. Cisco Press, US, p.900, [ISBN: 1587143240].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Jim Doherty. (2016), SDN and NFV Simplified: A Visual Guide to Understanding Software Defined Networks and Network Function Virtualization,, 1. Addison-Wesley, [ISBN: 9780134306407].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
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