The Introduction to OneDaylight training is a two-day foundational program designed to help participants understand the architecture, components, and operational concepts of the OneDaylight SDN controller. This course introduces software-defined networking principles, controller-based network management, and real-world use cases, enabling learners to gain clarity on how OneDaylight simplifies network control, automation, and programmability.

• Understand the architecture, components, and software-defined networking capabilities of OpenDaylight for network automation and  control.
• Set up and configure OpenDaylight environments for SDN-based network management.
• Work with controllers, southbound and northbound APIs, network topologies, and flow management.
• Develop and manage network applications, policies, and automation workflows using OpenDaylight services.
• Monitor network operations, troubleshoot controller activities, and optimize SDN performance and scalability.
• Build scalable, secure, and production-ready software-defined networking solutions using OpenDaylight best practices.

 • Network engineers and network administrators
 • SDN and network automation beginners
 • IT infrastructure and operations professionals
 • Network architects exploring SDN controllers
 • Students and professionals transitioning to SDN

 • Basic understanding of computer networking concepts
 • Familiarity with TCP/IP and routing fundamentals
 • Basic exposure to Linux operating systems
 • Awareness of SDN concepts is beneficial but not mandatory

 • Understanding SDN fundamentals and controller-based networking
 • Knowledge of OneDaylight architecture and core components
 • Ability to navigate and operate the OneDaylight controller
 • Understanding southbound and northbound interfaces
 • Awareness of real-world SDN deployment scenarios

By the end of this training, participants will have a solid understanding of OneDaylight and its role in software-defined networking. Learners will be able to explain controller architecture, understand how network devices are managed through SDN, and confidently participate in SDN-based network design and operational discussions.

Introduction to Software Defined Networking
 • Traditional networking challenges
 • SDN concepts and principles
 • Control plane and data plane separation
 • Benefits of SDN in modern networks

Overview of OneDaylight Platform
 • What is OneDaylight
 • OneDaylight ecosystem and use cases
 • Comparison with traditional network management
 • Role of OneDaylight in SDN architectures

OneDaylight Architecture and Core Components
 • Controller architecture overview
 • Core services and modules
 • Southbound protocols overview
 • Northbound APIs and integrations

Installation and Basic Configuration
 • OneDaylight deployment options
 • Installation prerequisites
 • Initial setup and startup process
 • Verifying controller operation

OneDaylight Data Models and Services
 • YANG data modeling concepts
 • Model-driven service abstraction layer
 • Configuration and operational data
 • Interaction with network devices

Southbound Protocols and Network Control
 • OpenFlow overview
 • NETCONF and RESTCONF basics
 • Device discovery and management
 • Flow programming awareness

Controller Operations and Monitoring
 • Managing network topology
 • Monitoring network state
 • Logging and troubleshooting basics
 • Controller performance awareness

OneDaylight Use Cases and Best Practices
 • Enterprise and data center use cases
 • Automation and orchestration overview
 • Security and scalability considerations
 • Best practices for production deployments

• OpenDaylight Setup & SDN Controller Architecture
• Controller Configuration, APIs & Network Integration
• Topology Discovery, Flow Management & Policy Automation
• Monitoring, Troubleshooting & Performance Optimization
• End-to-End SDN Network Automation Project

Participants will be evaluated through conceptual assessments, interactive discussions, and scenario-based exercises conducted during the training sessions. The evaluation focuses on understanding SDN fundamentals, OneDaylight architecture, and the ability to relate concepts to real-world networking environments.

Participants will receive course materials, slides, reference materials, exercises and access to resources for further learning.

Upon successful completion of the training, participants will receive the AcadNXT Certification for Introduction to OneDaylight. This certification validates the learner’s foundational knowledge of SDN concepts, OneDaylight architecture, and controller-based network management principles.