This course provides an overview of the SONET/SDH and DWDM network architecture, networking elements and components, and technologies, required to build evolving transport networks. The course is presented at a level suitable for individuals comfortable with basic telecom and transport networks concepts who want to gain familiarity with all aspects of SONET/SDH and DWDM networks.The student will gain a good understanding of architecture, services and applications commonly deployed in SONET/SDH and DWDM networks. This course is completed with a view of current optical networking solutions.
Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the attendees will be able to:
Understand SONET/SDH Technology
Understand SONET/SDH Transmission Hierarchy
Explore SONET/SDH Architectures & Services
Understand Digital Signal Synchronization
Understand SONET/SDH Network Elements
Develop SONEt/SDH network architecture and configuration using Terminal Multiplexe, Regenerator, Add/Drop Multiplexer (ADMs), Digital Cross-Connects and Digital Loop Carrier
Understand Protection Switching
Understand the basics of DWDM
Explain basic DWDM Network Designs and Engineering
Learn how to utilize different parameters in DWDM networks and optical systems
Course Outline
Executive Summary
Broadband Networks
Optical Networks
Fiber Optic Fundamentals
Access, metro, long hual networks
SONET/SDH Overview
Overview, Architectures and Services
SONET/SDH in Cable Television & Broadcast Networks
SONET/SDH in Enterprise Networks & LANs
Convergence of Services
Overview of SONET/SDH Structure & Formats
Overview of SONET/SDH Products & Features
Overview of SONET/SDH Networking
Introduction to Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM)
Overview of Fiber Optics Communications
Fiber optic transmission
Optical fibres structure
Optical amplifiers
Light sources and transmitters
Photodiodes and receivers
Optical communication systems
Optical components
SONET/SDH Architectures & Services
Evolving CPE/ILEC/IXCsInfrastructure & Services
Inter-Office & Core Networking with SONET/SDH
SONET/SDH in the Feeder Section
Loop Section & the Last Mile
ADSL (Twisted Pair)
HFC (Coax)
FITL/FTTC/FTTH/FTTD (Fiber)
Strategies for DWDM & SONET/SDH in the 21st Century
This course is designed to provide a general overview for strategic or technical managers, consultants, communications professionals, software engineers, system engineers, network professionals, marketing and sales professional, IT professionals, and others who plan on using, evaluating, designing or working with SONET/SDH, D/WDM and optical networks.
Prerequisites
This is an introductory course with no prerequisites.
Testimonials
Excellent course, Excellent course material, Excellent instructor. The instructor did an excellent job and paced the courses to our needs. We hope to train with him again very soon. I recommend this course to others.
Brad Shields, Blue Ridge Electric
It really help me because it relates to my need and business. The course is personalized and I love it. It's personalized and that makes it easy to learn.
Ernesto Arellano , Department of the Army, White Sands Missile Range
I found it useful when the instructor found the time to learn about the situation in our company, so that he can relate this course to our requirements. The instructor also gave us very important documentation that will be helpful for later use. The instructor did an excellent job of getting the material across. He was very knowledgeable in the field. He made sure that you understood what he was talking about before moving on to the next subject area. He was also very open to questions and comments.
Elizabeth Aragon, Department of the Army, White Sands Missile Range
Instructor's knowledge, his interaction with students and subject explanation were all excellent. The learning methodology and course material were excellent. Quiet atmosphere to learn I will recommend this course to others.
Excellent course, Excellent course material, Excellent instructor.