“Virtualization of network functions” - course 40,000 rubles. from MSU, training 1 week. (1 month), Date: December 1, 2023.

Purpose of the program

To form the necessary amount of theoretical and practical knowledge about network function virtualization (NFV) technologies, practical skills for developing virtual network applications, study and master the necessary instrumental facilities.

The program covers the basics of the concept of virtualization of network functions, basic concepts, and provides an overview of the capabilities of the API and SDK for development virtual network applications, discusses the basics of proactive network management based on DPI (Deep Package Inspection) technology for accumulation of statistical data, checking and filtering network packets by their content, examples of virtual network functions and applications.

Admission Requirements
Network engineers, IT specialists, programmers, managers of telecommunications and IT companies.

Formal learning outcomes

As a result of mastering the advanced training program, the student must:

– know the basic concepts of network function virtualization (NFV) and network virtualization;

– know the API and SDK for developing virtual network applications;

– know approaches to proactive network management based on DPI;

– know examples of NFV applications;

– have skills in developing, testing and debugging NFV applications.

As a result of mastering the advanced training program, the student acquires the following competencies:

– the ability to propose concepts, models, invent and test methods and tools in one’s professional activities;

– the ability to generate fundamentally new ideas and products in the field of network cloud technologies;

– the ability to develop recommendations for optimizing the costs of maintaining and developing the existing IT infrastructure.

– the ability to choose optimal solutions in matters of improving the network IT infrastructure and network architecture of an enterprise, telecom operator, and data center.

final examination It is carried out in the form of a written test for 45 minutes.

List of questionssubmitted for certification to assess the quality of mastering the discipline:

1. The concept of network function virtualization (NFV).

2. The concept of network virtualization.

3. Describe the main API and SDK methods for implementing NFV functions in SDN networks.

4. Describe the main approaches to proactive network management.

5. Proactive network management based on the technology of collecting statistical data, checking and filtering network packets based on their DPI content.

6. Monitoring and managing the quality of video delivery.

7. Use of information security protocols.

8. Methods for monitoring and managing network performance.

9. Methods of dynamic control and quality management of network services (QoS).

10. Methods for packet routing and effective network management.

11. Describe the structure of a template for developing an NFV application.

12. Describe the process of developing an NFV application using a template.