Hi my name is Chris Ashley and I am a Information Networking and Telecommunications major. I have over 20 years experience in the telecommunications industry, providing voice and data services to customers all over Kansas.
Over the past 20 years, I have seen many changes in telecommunications and computer networking technologies. These changes and advancements bring new possibilities, but also create new challenges and responsibilities for network administrators. Adapting and embracing new technologies is key to administrating a network that meets business needs and maintains high levels of security.
Software Defined Networking is a huge advancement in computer networking that I would like to research. SDN from a very basic scope is networking functions controlled by a centralized software based controller. I would specifically like to focus research on how SDN simplifies network administration and how Software Defined WAN changes the way telecommunication services are utilized.
This is my first course that utilizes a blog format for the coursework and class interaction. This format will take a bit to get used to, but I like the idea and think it will make the class unique and more enjoyable than the traditional BlackBoard format.
I learned about SDN when I was studying for my CCNA test last year. As a concept compared to how we traditionally administer networks, it seems absolutely groundbreaking. The inherent scalability and ease of use of having all of your configurations on a single device that only needs to be connected to, seems like it makes SDN leaps and bounds ahead of the technologies before it.
Should be a great topic for the course! You even seem to have it narrowed down fairly well to get yourself started.