1. Intel® network builders university
Network Platforms Group

2. Intel Network Builders
Fast Track
Optimization
integration
Interoperability
of solution stacks to take advantage of Intel innovations
for top use cases captured in solution blueprints
of multivendor solutions via benchmarking, labs & plugfests
By building on the success that we have established with Network Builders, including assembling an ecosystem of over 170 companies and delivering commercial solutions with Intel® Network Builders partners, Intel extends its leadership in this important market transformation. The Fast Track will have 3 pillars – Optimize, Integrate & Interop.
Details of the new investments are as follows:
•       In the Optimize pillar, we would like to Expand innovation faster and further via Solution stack optimization: Further innovation on the Intel® Open Network Platform reference architecture, a toolkit to drive broad enabling of solutions. Establishment of Intel® Network Builders University to drive technical education for the broader Intel® Network Builders community providing deeper collaboration on performance tuning and optimizations for Intel® Network Builders members.
•       In the Integrate pillar, we would like to drive Proven integration: Delivery of solution blueprints on the most critical use cases requested by customers and deeper collaboration with key system integrators to deliver integrated and optimized solutions.
•       In the Interop pillar, we would like to deliver robust programs for Solution interoperability: 3rd party interoperability testing, performance tuning, plugfests and hackathons, important to reach full interoperability, will be supported through new and existing innovation centers.

3. Optimization of Solution Stacks
Intel® Open Network Platform
Intel® Network Builders University
Further innovation on Intel® ONP as a foundation for commercial solution development
Technical curriculum for solution providers and Intel Network Builders community
Intel® Architecture
Linux KVM
Industry Standard Server based on Intel Architecture
SW Stack based on Open Source & Open Standards
In the optimize pillar, we would like to Expand innovation faster and further via Solution stack optimization:
Further innovation on the Intel reference architectures to drive broad enabling of solutions.
Provide the ecosystem with access to various ingredient technologies – such as Data Plane Development Kit, Open vSwitch, Intel QuickAssist Technology, OpenStack & OpenDaylight contributions
Provide the ecosystem with reference architectures such as the Intel ONP and the Intel Network Edge Virtualization (NEV) Software Development Kit (SDK) which includes Integrated Hardware and Software reference architectures, technical support, documentation, and collateral
Establishment of Intel® Network Builders University
to drive technical education for the broader Intel® Network Builders community providing deeper collaboration on performance tuning and optimizations for Intel® Network Builders members.
to deliver a Training and education programs targeted for

4. Intel® Network Builders University
30 Training Modules
9 Basic Training Program Modules
7 Service Provider Program Modules
7 DPDK Program Modules
4 OvS Program Modules
1 MANO Program Module
1 Intel® QuickAssist Technology Module
Two levels of security: Public and Partner
Technical Programs Planned for Development
OpenStack (Partner)
Solution Blueprints (vE-CPE & Gi-LAN)
Security
NFV Appliances
Packet Processing
Telco Cloud
Network Builders University was launched at MWC in February 2016
The objective of the University is to educate Network Builder Partners and End Users on NFV/SDN technology and the benefits of IA and Intel Products in support of NFV adoption.
The University has four components, and online e-learning portal, face to face technical training at NB and Industry events, Customized training for end user accounts, and Monthly Technical Webinars
The University is open to both public users as well as Network Builder Partners, though Network Builders partners will have access to NDA content that is not available to the general public, will have early access to new training content, and face to face training at Network Builder Events
Content is organized into Programs with each training module ranging from 15 to 60 minutes in length. Modules are broken up into a series of chapters which range from 5 to 15 minutes in length and there is a short quiz after each module to ensure the viewer understood the topics being discussed.

5. Intel® Network Builders University – MANO
Content is broken up into a series of chapters, each between 5 – 15 minutes in length
Short quizzes are presented after each chapter to ensure understanding of the material
Related Materials section provides links to related websites, whitepapers, product briefs, etc.
NFV Technologies is a good example of the types of training modules we are developing. There are three chapters within the training module with a short quiz after each module.

6. Intel® Network Builders University
Both Network Builder Partners and non-Partners can benefit from Network Builders University
Step 1 – Register either as a Network Builders Member or as an individual user
In order to access the University, you must first register and set up an account. Network Builder Partners should use the Partner Registration tab while general public users should register using the University Individual Account Registration Tab.

7. Intel® Network Builders University – individual registration
Individual users register simply by entering their company name, contact name and .
This information is required so that the user can be displayed which courses they have already taken.
Individual users should fill out their company name, their credentials, and submit. Acceptance is immediate, and you will be taken into the Partner Portal where you can access the University.

8. Intel® Network Builders University – Partner Registration
Network Builder Partners register simply by selecting their company from the list and entering their contact name and company .
Network Builder Partners have access to all public content as well as NDA content.
Partner registration is just as easy. Simply click on your company name from the drop down box, fill out your credentials, and submit. Acceptance is immediate, and you will be taken into the Partner Portal where you can access the University. In addition to all public content, Network Builder Partners also have access to NDA content.

9. Intel® Network Builders University – Member benefits
√ Access to Technical Training
√ Ability to Gauge Understanding by Taking a Short Quiz
√ Industry Standards Based Training
√ Access to Intel NDA Content
√ Early Access to Technical Training
√ Customized Course Offering
√ Face to Face Training at Intel Network Builder Events
√ Early Registration to Events and Training
√ Networking with Technical Professionals
Network Builder Members receive additional benefits in terms of early access to technical training, access to NDA content that isn’t available to the general public, customized course offerings for End Users, face to face training at Network Builder and Industry events, and early registration to events and training.
Customized training is available for key End User Accounts with the objective of leveraging this content within the University.

10. Intel® Network Builders University – Customized course offering
√ Available to top tier accounts
√ Customized training developed to meet specific needs
√ Content that can be leveraged across multiple accounts
√ Access to Intel NDA Content
√ Clear view of Training Pipeline with input on priorities
√ Face to Face or virtual
Network Builder Members receive additional benefits in terms of early access to technical training, access to NDA content that isn’t available to the general public, customized course offerings for End Users, face to face training at Network Builder and Industry events, and early registration to events and training.
Customized training is available for key End User Accounts with the objective of leveraging this content within the University.