Learn about the OpenFlow network communications protocol. Explore the theory behind OpenFlow, the details of OpenFlow messages, what happens when an SDN controller fails, and more.
Syllabus
1. OpenFlow Theory Webinar
Make SDN real and OpenFlow theory, part 1: OpenFlow, controllers, and NSX
OpenFlow messages
OpenFlow channel
2. OpenFlow Messages
Summary of OpenFlow messages
3. Wireshark Captures, Part 1
Wireshark OpenFlow capture on Windows
Wireshark openflow_v4 display filters
Wireshark OpenFlow HELLO message, part 1
Wireshark OpenFlow negotiation failure
Wireshark OpenFlow HELLO message, part 2
Wireshark and OpenFlow headers
Wireshark types of messages
Wireshark OpenFlow connection setup
Wireshark: Which Layer 4 protocol is used?
Wireshark features request reply (DPID)
4. Wireshark Captures, Part 2
Multiple OpenFlow tables
Wireshark capture n_tables field
Benefits of multiple tables and TTPs
Wireshark capture multipart request
Wireshark capture packet in message, part 1
Wireshark capture packet in message, part 2
5. Wireshark Captures, Part 3
Install Wireshark on an SDN controller
Wireshark Xming
Compile Wireshark and capture OpenFlow on Ubuntu
Wireshark auxiliary port and switch capabilities
Wireshark n_tables
6. What Happens When a Controller Fails?
What happens when the SDN controller fails (OpenFlow and OVS)? Part 1
What happens when the SDN controller fails (OpenFlow and OVS)? Part 2
What happens when the SDN controller fails (OpenFlow and OVS)? Part 3