Ethernet as a Carrier-Grade Technology

2 day hands on course

Course Description

Ethernet as a Carrier-Grade Technology is a two day course covering the features, functionality and benefits of Ethernet to transport high-speed, high-quality traffic. This course is intended for individuals who need to understand the business and technical issues of next generation Ethernet. If you are a Planner, Sales Engineer, Field Engineer, or a Network Designer in the Service Provider, Manufacturer, or Cable TV space this course is for you.

This course addresses hot issues such as how to make Ethernet even more efficient in response to the current users' requirements. Additionally, the ineffectiveness of Ethernet OA&M abilities is pushing the telecommunications industry to provide methods to mitigate known Ethernet problems.

The course provides a detailed analysis and comparison of various techniques of carrying Ethernet frames. The techniques shown resolve a variety of problems previously seen with Ethernet such as inefficient network recovery, signal monitoring issues and others. The course investigates a variety of Ethernet product vendors and Ethernet service providers. The conclusions are very important for anybody involved in today's data networks operations, design, maintenance and administration.

Course Objectives

After completing this course the student should be able to:

• Explain the technology behind Ethernet - a predominant data standard
• Show that currently Ethernet networks can support Carrier-Grade characteristics
• Explain why Ethernet has become a necessary technology for Service Providers
• Describe Ethernet advantages
• Analyze the market surrounding Carrier Grade Ethernet solutions
• Explain the details of the standards and technologies

Prerequisites

• Basic understanding of fiber optics networking
• Basic understanding of transport protocols

Course Outline