Programmable Networks are of great importance. It is the starting point for making computer networks open for innovation. It enables the rapid introduction of new functionalities that make our networks more scalable, reliable and effective. Especially the dataplane is important because it determines the speed, capacity and latency that distributed applications and services will experience. Knowledge of how to program and extend the dataplane have the potential to change how networks are managed and how they function. This course will give you an introduction to data plane programming, introduces the P4 language, and teaches you how to apply P4 to solve probelms such as datacenter loadbalancing, network monitoring and control. Knowledge that you will acquire during the course may lead to ideas for both new product and service innovations.
During the course you will learn from recent research at the Computer Science Department, and facilitate dataplane programming activities yourself in a learning-by-doing methodology. After the course you will: 1) know the main theories behind data plane programming, 2) be able to apply knowledge implement new methods for networking, load balancing and montoring/control, 3) understand and critically reflect about the benefits and limitations of dataplane programming.
We will start in week 5, 2020 and will continue for 19 weeks. The course is a hybrid mooc, which means that you can participate either as officially registered student for credit or as open learner. If you want to study for credit you need to apply here. If you do not need credits, simply sign the registration form, so we can keep in touch with you.
Either way, the course is for free and we are looking forward to have you with us!
If you are keen spread the word in your network – the more the merrier!
See you soon and have a great time until then!
Best,
The DVAD40 course facilitators