Metro and WAN Ethernet Technologies

Course Overview (1 Day)

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Description

Learn about the design, implementation and operation of Metro Ethernet and its related transport technologies.

It is estimated that more than 98% of all data transmissions start and end on an Ethernet connection. Historically Ethernet was used to build LAN infrastructures, however, the evolution of new transport technologies makes it simpler to transport Ethernet across Metropolitan (Metro) networks and even Wide area networks. Metro Ethernet services are leveraging advantages such as scalability, economical service offering, lower operation cost, and faster service offering to deliver Ethernet as an alternative to traditional private line offerings.

This course provides a basic introduction to Metro Ethernet - the evolution of Ethernet technology such that service providers can now start offering Ethernet connectivity as a service across their Metro Area and Wide Area networks.

What you will learn

  • Understand Ethernet as a Service
  • How service providers are using Ethernet in their networks
  • Identify the different type of transport technologies for Ethernet
  • Explore the next generation Metro Ethernet technologies like Ethernet on SDH, Ethernet on WDM, Resilient Packet Ring (RPR), Ethernet over MPLS and 10 Gigabit Ethernet
  • Show that currently Ethernet networks can support Carrier-Grade characteristics

Who Should Attend

  • Anyone who is involved in implementing or administering data networks
  • Network Engineers who focus on the design of data networks
  • Network Engineers responsible for trouble shooting a data network
  • IT Professionals planning and implementing public Ethernet services

Course Contents

Metro Ethernet

Services and Attributes
Bandwidth Profiles
Network Architectures

Ethernet transport technologies

Ethernet over SDH

EOS Node Functionality
EOS Protocols – PPP, X.86, GFP
EOS Features

Ethernet over WDM

Elements of WDM systems
CWDM, DWDM
Ethernet over WDM applications

Ethernet over MPLS

Virtual Private Wire Service (VPWS)
Virtual Private LAN Service (VPLS)
IP only LAN Service (IPLS)

Ethernet over RPR

Understanding of RPR and its features
Transport Options, Frame Structure
Traffic Handling and Protection
RPR applications

Ethernet over Fibre

Understanding of Provider Bridging (Q-in-Q)
Understanding of Provider Backbone Bridging (MAC-in-MAC)

Ethernet in the First Mile

Understanding Ethernet in the first Mile(EFM).
  • Key EFM features
  • Physical interface details.