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Medium Of InstructionsMode Of LearningMode Of Delivery
EnglishSelf StudyVideo and Text Based

Course Overview

The Network Function Virtualization certification course is a 8 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
  • 8 hours for completion

Programme Offerings

  • Flexible Deadlines
  • Short Programme
  • Part of Specialization Course

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate AvailabilityCertificate Providing Authority
yesGeorgia TechCoursera

The Network Function Virtualization certification fee is variable. It can vary based on the different learning periods that ranges from 1 month, and can go upto 6 months. The learning time also varies in between the 8 hour weekly schedule to 1 hour weekly timing. All these versions, when completed, provide all with a compilation certificate.

Network Function Virtualization Fee Details

Description

Amount in INR

1 Month 

Rs. 3992


Eligibility Criteria

Certification Qualifying Details
The Network Function Virtualization certification by Coursera is offered after it is completed. 

What you will learn

Knowledge of cloud computing

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
Practice Excercise
  • 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
Practice Excercise
  • 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
Practice Excercise
  • 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
Practice Excercise
  • 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)

1: What’s the average rating shared for the Network Function Virtualization online course?

The rating is a great one of 4.8 stars.

2: Does this programme allow reshuffling of the learning schedule?

The learning schedule can be reshuffled.

3: Is learning the course instantly allowed?

Yes, learning the course as soon as the admission is finalized is allowed.

4: Name the Network Function Virtualization programme’s tutor?

The instructor’s name is Umakishore Ramachandran.

5: Who is the supporting partner of Coursera?

The supporting partner is Georgia Institute of technology.

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