Building a Software-Defined Networking System with OpenDaylight Controller
Sisov, Maksim (2016)
Metropolia Ammattikorkeakoulu
2016
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-201604053901
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-201604053901
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The goal of this project was to create a working and redundant software defined networking system in an isolated networking laboratory. In addition, another goal was to gain experience with the technology and produce well-defined and clear instructions describing how to create the same system.
The project was carried out in a networking laboratory on an ESXi server with virtual machines installed on it. The OpenDaylight controller was chosen as a main controller and Mininet was used as a networking infrastructure orchestrated by the controller.
A usable software defined networking system was built using the OpenDaylight controller and documented. Moreover, a set of instructions with explanations was written. In addition, obstacles and problems were described and a possible solution for the problems was suggested. The system was tested with the VTN application. Overall performance of the system was analyzed.
The results showed that the OpenDaylight controller had been cutting edge technology and an alternative for traditional networks, but some limitations and issues still had existed. Future enhancements were given and a possible practical system for future Metropolia SDN offerings was created.
The project was carried out in a networking laboratory on an ESXi server with virtual machines installed on it. The OpenDaylight controller was chosen as a main controller and Mininet was used as a networking infrastructure orchestrated by the controller.
A usable software defined networking system was built using the OpenDaylight controller and documented. Moreover, a set of instructions with explanations was written. In addition, obstacles and problems were described and a possible solution for the problems was suggested. The system was tested with the VTN application. Overall performance of the system was analyzed.
The results showed that the OpenDaylight controller had been cutting edge technology and an alternative for traditional networks, but some limitations and issues still had existed. Future enhancements were given and a possible practical system for future Metropolia SDN offerings was created.