Understanding ATM
The Understanding ATM course provides students with knowledge regarding the revolutionary rate of data communications growth, fueled by Internet, intranet, extranet, and digital multimedia networking, driving high-speed communications networking capacity upgrades. In addition, voice traffic continues to grow at historically high rates. High-speed fiber optic systems are the transmission technology of choice for multimegabit per second networking. Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) is most carriers' choice for a switching and multiplexing technology, designed to guarantee the Quality of Service (QoS) requirements for integrating voice, data, and video traffic on a single, multimegabit, high-speed network. ATM is often used to collapse separate voice and data networks into one backbone.
ADDITIONAL SOFTWARE OR HARDWARE REQIREMENTS:
Pentium 233 or equivalent computer, with a minimum of 32 MB (48 MB recommended with NT) of memory running Windows(R) 95, 98, 2000, or Windows NT(R) 4.0.
Internet Explorer 5.0 or greater, Netscape Communicator (Navigator) 4.75 or greater (version 6.0 excluded).
Minimum resolution of 800 x 600 with 256 colors (1024 x 768 with 64K or high color recommended).
16-bit sound card with speakers.
A minimum of 56K internet connection.
Windows MediaPlayer and/or Macromedia Flash 5.0 are required to use this product.
Course length: 16 hours
Course ID:
WRA-2350-90 |
Subscription Duration:
90 days
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$US
395.00 |
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Languages Offered |
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This course is currently available in English only.
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Who Can Benefit |
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Students who can benefit from this course are equipment vendors, carriers, and
network planners who need a basic overview. Any students who want to understand
the business advantages of using ATM, what it is and how it works can gain from
this course.
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Prerequisites |
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To succeed fully in this course, students should be able to:
Have a basic understanding of entry-level communications training.Have the knowledge that is gained by attending TRA-200: Emerging Technologies and Fundamentals course.
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Skills Gained |
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Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:
Understand and appreciate the basics of ATM and the importance of drivers for packet-based networksLearn why ATM is considered so significant to the communications industry as a solution for many of the challenges facing today's migration towards
packetization
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Related Courses |
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Before: TRA-100: Understanding the Basics of Communications Networks After: WRA-2050: Understanding SS7 for IN, Wireless and VoIP After: WRA-2450: Understanding Quality of Service: IP, ATM, DIffServ and MPLS After: WRA-3000: Understanding Advanced ATM After: WRA-2200: Understanding Voice over IP After: TRA-280: Understanding Voice over ATM After: TRA-325: Understanding Multiprotocol Label Switching
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Course Content |
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Module 1: Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) Essentials
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ATM: Business BenefitsBroadband and Broadband Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN)ATM Implementation StatusComparison with Frame Relay and Internet Protocol (IP)
Defining Characteristics of ATMPermanent and Switched Virtual Circuits (PVCs and SVCs)Examples of ATM for Constant and Variable Bit Rate ServiceEvolution to an ATM Network
Module 3: ATM Standard and Interfaces
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Standards OrganizationsPhysical InterfacesATM over Fiber: SONET and SONET-lessATM for Access: over ADSL, DS1, DS3Endstation InterfacesUser-to-User Network Interface (UNI), Integrated Local Management Interface (ILMI), and Private Network-to-Network Interface (PNNI)
Module 4: Services Provided to Users
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Service ClassesAdaptation TypesQuality of Service (QoS)Traffic ContractsCall Establishment and SignalingSecurity
Congestion Control and ABR Flow ControlOperations, Administration, and Maintenance (OA&M)Misdelivered CellsUNI vs. NNI
Module 6: Selected Topics in ATM
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Voice and Video over ATMLocal Area Network Emulation (LANE)Classical Internet Protocol (CLIP)Multiprotocol over ATM (MPOA)and Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS)ATM in the Networks BackbonePNNI |
