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Advanced Computer Networks Notes

The document outlines a comprehensive course on Advanced Computer Networks, covering topics such as high-performance switching and routing, IP address lookup algorithms, packet classification, and quality of service. It also delves into network softwarization, including Software-Defined Networking (SDN) and Network Function Virtualization (NFV), as well as data center networking and content distribution strategies. Each week focuses on specific concepts, methodologies, and practical applications within modern networking environments.

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Advanced Computer Networks Notes

The document outlines a comprehensive course on Advanced Computer Networks, covering topics such as high-performance switching and routing, IP address lookup algorithms, packet classification, and quality of service. It also delves into network softwarization, including Software-Defined Networking (SDN) and Network Function Virtualization (NFV), as well as data center networking and content distribution strategies. Each week focuses on specific concepts, methodologies, and practical applications within modern networking environments.

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Advanced Computer Networks - Complete Course Notes

Week 1: High Performance Switching and Routing

- Introduction to performance considerations in switching and routing.

- IP address lookup: basic concepts and optimization techniques.

- Algorithms used in packet forwarding and routing in high-performance environments.

- Hardware implementations of routing mechanisms.


Week 2: Algorithms for IP address lookup and optimization

- Key algorithms like Binary Search, Trie-based approaches, and Bloom Filters.

- Optimization strategies for faster lookup and scalability.

- Hardware acceleration of lookup operations using specialized data structures.


Week 3: Packet Classification

- Need for packet classification in modern networks.

- Methods for packet classification (rule-based, machine learning, etc.).

- Use cases: traffic management, quality of service (QoS), and security policies.
Week 4: Differentiated Service, Quality of Service, Traffic Polishing, Traffic Shaping

- Differentiated Service model and its impact on packet forwarding.

- Understanding QoS and its implementation in modern networks.

- Traffic shaping and traffic policing techniques for bandwidth management.


Week 5: Network Softwarization - Introduction

- Introduction to Network Softwarization and its evolution.

- Overview of SDN (Software-Defined Networking) and NFV (Network Function Virtualization).

- How Softwarization helps in dynamic management and scalability of networks.


Week 6: Software Defined Networking (SDN) - Deep Dive

- SDN architecture and its components: Controller, Switches, and Northbound/Southbound

interfaces.

- Practical exercises with Mininet for SDN simulations.

- How SDN enables flexible and programmable network management.


Week 7: Network Function Virtualization (NFV)

- Overview of NFV architecture and concepts.

- Differences between traditional networks and NFV-based networks.

- Real-world applications of NFV in telecom and enterprise networks.


Week 8: Programmable Networks

- Introduction to P4 programming language for network programming.

- SmartNICs and their integration in programmable networks.

- Lab exercises using Mininet and BMV2 switches for P4 programming.


Week 9: Data Center Networking (DCN) - Introduction

- Overview of data center networking.

- Key challenges in DCN: scalability, low-latency, and fault-tolerance.

- Design principles of modern data center architectures.


Week 10: DCN - Deep Dive

- Detailed study of DCN network topologies: Clos, Fat-Tree, etc.

- Container Network Interfaces (CNIs) and their role in containerized environments.

- Load balancing, redundancy, and fault-tolerant mechanisms in DCNs.


Week 11: Content Distribution on the Internet

- Architectures for Information Centric Networking (ICN).

- Strategies for efficient content distribution on the Internet.

- Use of caching and content retrieval protocols in ICN.


Week 12: Content Naming, Routing and Caching, Security in NDN

- Content naming schemes in ICN: hierarchical and flat naming.

- Routing in Named Data Networking (NDN) using Interest and Data packets.

- Caching strategies and cache management in NDN.

- Security concerns in NDN and cryptographic methods for data integrity and authentication.

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