SDN Free Course 2026 — Software-Defined Networking Fundamentals: SDN Controllers, OpenFlow, Network Automation & SD-Access Basics by Triple CCIE
Free Software-Defined Networking (SDN) fundamentals for CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, DevNet, and network automation learners. Learn traditional network management, SNMP, automation goals and methods, SDN controllers, data/control/management planes, declarative and imperative models, underlay and overlay networks, SDN fabrics, APIs, northbound and southbound interfaces, Cisco DevNet Sandbox, and lab access concepts. Built for practical understanding of modern controller-based networking and SD-Access foundations. Free training only; no Cisco certification, exam voucher, or guarantee is included.
Your Instructor
Sikandar Shaik CCIEx3 (RS / SP / SEC)
Senior Technical Instructor | Network Consultant
Sikandar Shaik, a Triple CCIE (Enterprise, Service Provider, Security #35012), is a highly accomplished and motivated senior technical instructor and network consultant with over 20 years of experience. He specializes in delivering training across a broad spectrum of Cisco certifications, from CCNA to CCIE, with expertise in Routing and Switching, Service Provider, and Security technologies.
Founder & Senior Technical Instructor at NOA Solutions
As the founder of NOA Solutions, a premier Cisco training institute in Hyderabad, India, Sikandar Shaik has been a leading force in offering both online and classroom Cisco training. He has played a pivotal role in developing and continuously updating course content to ensure it meets industry standards and helps engineers achieve their certifications, including passing lab exams.
Skills and Expertise:
Sikandar excels in designing, planning, implementing, troubleshooting, and maintaining multi-platform, multi-protocol, and complex networking environments. His expertise extends to course development and technical instruction, tailored for diverse networking professionals.
Global Training and Consulting Experience:
Sikandar has conducted instructor-led training sessions across multiple states in India and internationally in countries like China, Kenya, Maldives, Bangladesh, and the UAE. As a freelance Cisco Certified Instructor, he has delivered training to major corporate clients worldwide.
Sikandar Shaik’s dedication to excellence has enabled countless engineers to advance their careers, making him a respected name in the field of networking and technical education.