Software Managed Networks
Overview
This Unit of study aims to open the world of dynamic Network Design, Management and Deployment. You will obtain an in-depth understanding of Modern approaches to advanced techniques to deploy and build IP Networks.
Requisites
Undergraduate
TNE20002 Network Routing Principles
AND
COS10009 Introduction to Programming
OR
Postgraduate
TNE70003 Network Routing Principles
AND
TNE60003 Introduction to Network Programming
OR
COS60010 Technology Inquiry Project
02-November-2025
Learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
- Analyse the deficiencies in traditional Network Architectures
- Appraise different SDN technologies and their use in modern network design
- Design and deploy advanced techniques to construct a dynamic configurable network
- Assess competing SDN technologies in different scenarios
- Conduct independent research in the area of SDN TechnologiesAnalyse
Teaching methods
Hawthorn
| Type | Hours per week | Number of weeks | Total (number of hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-campus Lecture | 1.00 | 12 weeks | 12 |
| On-campus Class | 3.00 | 12 weeks | 36 |
| Unspecified Activities Independent Learning | 8.50 | 12 weeks | 102 |
| TOTAL | 150 |
Assessment
| Type | Task | Weighting | ULO's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | Individual | 100 - 0% | 1,2,3,4,5 |
Hurdle
As the minimum requirements of assessment to pass a unit and meet all ULOs to a minimum standard, an undergraduate student must have achieved:
• An aggregate mark of 50% or more
Content
- Review of traditional Network Equipment and Network Architecture
- Data and Control Planes
- Open Network Devices
- Basic SDN Architecture
- SDN Switching and Control Plane
- OpenFlow Protocol
- SDN Application Plane
- Network Function Virtualisation
- Automation and Open Source
- Future Technologies - P4
Study resources
Reading materials
A list of reading materials and/or required textbooks will be available in the Unit Outline on Canvas.