Understanding Optical Networking
The Understanding Optical Networking
course provides students with the
basic terminology, concepts, capabilities, and issues associated with the
optical revolution.The introduction of photonic add-drop multiplexers and
cross-connects is allowing service providers to construct extremely flexible
transport networks that are independent of bit rate and service type. The cost
of bandwidth is orders of magnitude less than it was only a few years ago, and
the revolution is only beginning. The core of future communications networks
will clearly be optical. Anyone who wants to understand this 21st century
network needs to begin laying the foundation by getting a clear grasp of the
concepts surrounding optical networking. This course is aimed at the
communications industry professional who has little or no background in optics
or optical networking but who has a need for an intermediate level of
understanding.
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: 8 hours
Course ID:
WRA-2750-90 |
Subscription Duration:
90 days
| Price:
$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 communications industry
professional who have little or no background in optics or optical networking
and who need an intermediate level of understanding.
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Prerequisites |
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To succeed fully in this course, students should be able to:
Display a working knowledge of the communications industryHave some familiarity with SONET/SDH
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Skills Gained |
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Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:
Learn the basic terminology and concepts associated with the introduction of optics to the communications industryBecome familiar with all the basic jargon, key concepts, current directions, future potential, and ongoing issues surrounding the optical revolutionUnderstand this 21st century network and get a clear grasp of the concepts surrounding optical networking
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Related Courses |
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Before: Understanding the Basics of Data Communications After: TRA-115: Understanding IP Networking and VPNs After: WRA-2150: Understanding Digital Subscriber Lines After: WRA-2400: Understanding Frame Relay After: WRA-2250: Understanding TCP/IP
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Course Content |
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Module 1: Course Introduction and Overview
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Why Optical Networks?Brief History of Optical CommunicationsFuture Network ServicesCourse Objectives and Outlines
Module 2: Basics of Optics
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Nature of LightLight Transmitters and ReceiversOptical FiberDispersion of Single Mode FiberNonlinear Effects
Module 3: DWDM Essentials
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Brief HistoryComponents for DWDM EquipmentNon-zero Dispersion Shifted Fiber (NZDSF)Optical AmplifiersDispersion ManagementOptical Switches, Add Drop Multiplexers and Cross-ConnectsBandwidth Potential |
