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is a programming language for controlling packet forwarding planes in networking devices, such as routers and switches. In contrast to a general purpose language such as C or Python, P4 is a domain-specific language with a number of constructs optimized for network data forwarding.

Code: NES_SK_1229

Duration: 4 Weeks

Mode: Online / Offline / Onsite

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Module 2 - Overview of P4 Programming Features and Architecture

• Function blocks and interfaces
• Top-down control and design

Module 3 - Programming with the P4 Language

• Protocol-independent switch architecture (PISA)
• Language elements
• Data types

Module 4 - Creating the Server

• Host configuration
• Basic forwarding
• Basic tunneling

Module 5 - Configuring the P4 Software Switch

• Building the P4 compiler
• Installing the software switch

Module 6 - Compiling the P4 Program

• Writing a P4 program over Ethernet packets
• Software switch target

Module 7 - Executing the P4 Program

• Starting the software switch
• Ethernet interface configuration
• CLI commands

Module 8 - Working with P4Runtime

• Runtime control
• Remote and local controls

Module 9 - Monitoring the Network

• Explicit congestion notification (ECN)
• Multi-route inspection

Module 10 - Troubleshooting