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Welcome to a repository of helpful information regarding the Brocade SDN Controller, and more specifically, regarding writing SDN applications that exercise the functionality of the controller. In this wiki you will find:
- Links to important sources of information for grabbing the controller code and documentation, as well as external links to other information regarding developing SDN applications on OpenDaylight in general.
- Wiki pages with information regarding SDN application development, such as SDN application design, understanding MD-SAL, understanding YANG, and other topics of interest.
The following links will be helpful in getting started with SDN application development on the Brocade SDN Controller:
Note: Either of these links will take you to the place where you can download the controller code. The Store displays other interesting products and solutions, some of which can also be obtained on a free trial basis.
| Location | Link |
|---|---|
| Brocade SDN Controller Promotional Site | Form: Free Brocade SDN Controller Trial |
| Brocade Store | Store: Free Brocade SDN Controller Trial |
For the controller code above, there is a one-year free trial license, and 60 days of free support. For the "community" version, please visit the OpenDaylight software page.
Documentation comes along with the Free Trial listed above. However, if you want or need the documentation only, you can grab it from our repository by using the links below.
Note: After clicking on any of the following links, select "View Raw" to download the PDF document to your system.
| Document | Link |
|---|---|
| Brocade SDN Controller Quick Start Guide | SDN-Controller-2.0.1-Quick-Start.pdf |
| Brocade SDN Controller User Guide | SDN-Controller-2.0.1-User-Guide.pdf |
| Brocade SDN Controller Compatibility Matrix | SDN-Controller-2.0.1-Compatibility-Matrix.pdf |
| Brocade SDN Controller OpenStack Integration | SDN-Controller-2.0.1-OpenStack-Integration.pdf |
| Brocade SDN Controller Software Installation | SDN-Controller-2.0.1-Software-Installation.pdf |
Stay connected to the growing community of Brocade developers and contributors. Here you can read articles, join discussions, and find links to all kinds of useful information and materials. The links below will take you to Brocade DevNet, Brocade Community Discussions, and to the main Brocade Community home page.
| DevNet Home | Community Discussions | Community Home |
For up-to-date blog entries about various topics surrounding the Brocade SDN Controller and also SDN in general, check out our blog.
| Media | Title |
|---|---|
| Blog | Writing SDN Applications with the Brocade SDN Controller |
In this Wiki we have also provided a number of pages of our own, to help developers get up and running with SDN application development on the controller. Follow the links below to gain insights into SDN, SDN application development, and MD-SAL, and other topics:
Note: Like a normal wiki, expect the pages and articles below to be updated and enhanced over time. And more articles to be added. In short - watch this space.
| Link | Title |
|---|---|
| SDN Application Development | So you want to write an SDN application? |
| MD-SAL | What is MD-SAL and why should I care? |
| YANG | The Yin of YANG |
| MD-SAL App Development | How to build an MD-SAL application |
| MD-SAL Sample Application | A sample MD-SAL application |
| REST App Development | How to build an application using REST APIs |
| RESTCONF Developer Resources | Videos and tools to help develop RESTCONF (REST API) applications |
As mentioned, over time we will be adding more pages with more information related to developing SDN applications on the Brocade SDN Controller. Some topics to look for:
- Sample applications: Hello world, hello device, hello flows, hello complete application
- Testing applications: Testing methodologies, SDN considerations, network emulators, testing for scale
As you no doubt are aware, the Brocade SDN Controller is based upon OpenDaylight, and most applications which are written for ODL will run on the controller as well. Consequently, information regarding developing SDN applications on ODL is relevant for developing applications on the controller. Exploring the ODL wiki pages is somewhat hit and miss regarding finding good information. Below we list some of the more pages which have been made available within the ODL wiki.
Note: These ODL tutorials should be used for reference and information-gathering; certain aspects such as controller packaging have been made simpler with the Brocade SDN Controller, and thus may differ somewhat.
| ODL Development Topic | ODL Wiki Link |
|---|---|
| ODL Tutorials | Home page for new tutorials for developing on ODL |
| Karaf and POMs | Tutorial on ODL's use of Karaf and POMs |
| Provider Basics | Tutorial on MD-SAL providers in an ODL application |
| MD-SAL FAQ | Frequently asked questions regarding MD-SAL |
| Karaf Step-by-Step | Tutorial on using to use Karaf with ODL |
These web sites have some helpful tutorials and articles on various aspects of developing SDN applications, which may be of use to you as you build your SDN solution.
- SDNHub: Tutorials on Openflow, OpenDaylight
- SDNTutorials: Information on OpenDaylight, MD-SAL, SDN, Testing
This home page for the Brocade SDN Controller wiki has provided information such as helpful links to code, documentation, and internal and external tutorials and articles on developing SDN applications. Enjoy your experience with the Brocade SDN Controller!
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