Microwave Networks R13 Training Programs. Catalog of Course Descriptions

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1 Microwave Networks R13 Training Programs Catalog of Course Descriptions

2 Catalog of Course Descriptions INTRODUCTION... 5 IP OVERVIEW & FUNDAMENTALS... 6 IP ROUTING OVERVIEW & FUNDAMENTALS... 8 IP-QOS OVERVIEW & FUNDAMENTALS IS-IS OVERVIEW & FUNDAMENTALS OSPF OVERVIEW & FUNDAMENTALS ETHERNET STANDARDS ETHERNET TRANSPORT OVERVIEW & FUNDAMENTALS MPLS OVERVIEW & FUNDAMENTALS MPLS L2VPN OVERVIEW & FUNDAMENTALS MICROWAVE TRANSMISSION TECHNOLOGY ERICSSON MICROWAVE PRODUCTS OVERVIEW MINI-LINK CN R2 FUNDAMENTALS MINI-LINK LH R1 FUNDAMENTALS MINI-LINK SP R1 FUNDAMENTALS MINI-LINK PT FUNDAMENTALS Commercial in Confidence 2

3 MINI-LINK TN R5 FUNDAMENTALS 1, SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE MINI-LINK TN R5 FUNDAMENTALS 2, FEATURES AND SYSTEM MANAGEMENT MICROWAVE NETWORKS SYSTEM SURVEY MINI-LINK TN R5/LH R1 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MINI-LINK TN R5/LH R1 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE (INCLUDING PREREQUISITE TRAINING) MINI-LINK TN ADVANCED ETHERNET OPERATIONS MINI-LINK TN ADVANCED TROUBLESHOOTING MINI-LINK CN 500 R1 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MINI-LINK CN 210 R1/510 R2 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MINI-LINK SP R1 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE EXERCISE FOR MINI-LINK PT 20XX EXERCISE FOR MINI-LINK PT 60XX MARCONI LH R2 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE SHORTHAUL MICROWAVE RADIO DESIGN ERICSSON MOBILE BACKHAUL SOLUTION: ETHERNET TRANSPORT DESIGN FUNDAMENTALS ERICSSON MOBILE BACKHAUL SOLUTION: MICROWAVE TRANSPORT & DCN DESIGN MARCONI LH R2 SYSTEM PLANNING Commercial in Confidence 3

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5 Introduction Ericsson has developed a comprehensive Training Programs service to satisfy the competence needs of our customers, from exploring new business opportunities to expertise required for operating a network. The Training Programs service is delineated into packages that have been developed to offer clearly defined, yet flexible training to target system and technology areas. Each package is divided into flows, to target specific functional areas within your organization for optimal benefits. Service delivery is supported using various delivery methods including: Icon Delivery Method Instructor Led Training (ILT) elearning (WBL) Workshop (WS) Commercial in Confidence 5

6 IP Overview & Fundamentals LZU R1A Description This course contains of two parts: Overview and Fundamentals. Both ends with knowledge assessments. The first part gives an introduction into IP. It gives a short historic perspective. It explains the business drivers behind IP, how the networks are evolving to "all-ip", and how IP packet networks are different from circuit based telephony networks. The second part is made for people who want more technical detail. Fundamentals presents the main concepts behind the IP protocol. Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1 Learn about the business drivers for IP 2 Learn about the historical background 3 Learn about how the industry is going towards all-ip 4 Learn about packet switching versus circuit switching 5 Understand what is TCP/IP 6 Know the IPv4 Packet Structure 7 Know the IPv4 Address Schema 8 Know about classless IP addressing 9 Learn about the life of an IP Packet Target audience The target audience for this course is: Fundamentals

7 Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses: There are no prerequisites for this course Duration and class size The length of the course is appr. 1 hour Learning situation This is a self-paced web-based course Time schedule The time required always depends on the knowledge of the attending participants and the hours stated below can be used as estimate. Day Topics in the course Estimated Time (hours) 1 Business drivers for IP Historical background of IP How is the industry going towards all-ip? Packet switching versus circuit switching approach What is IP? What id TCP/IP? OSI Model IPv4 Package structure 32-bit address scheme of IPv4 IP addressing Commercial in Confidence 7

8 IP Routing Overview & Fundamentals LZU R1A Description This course consists of two modules, IP Routing Overview and IP Routing Fundamentals. The IP Routing Overview module describes what IP Routing is, why we use it and how it works. It describes the different types of routing available. It also describes the difference between switching and routing The IP Routing Fundamentals module describes how IP packets are transmitted in an IP network. Provides information about how Routing Table is populated with route data. The purpose and main functionalities of Dynamic Routing protocols. It also presents techniques to reduce the size of Routing Tables Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1 Know the basics of IP routing 2 Describe how IP addresses and subnet masks used 3 Understand the differences between routing and switching 4 Know what routers and routing tables are 5 Compare static versus dynamic routing protocols 6 Understand the difference between interior and exterior routing protocols 7 Describe what IP routing is 8 Understand how IP packets are transmitted 9 Know the purpose and main characteristics of dynamic routing protocols 10 Compare Distance Vector and Link State Advertisement routing protocols 11 Understand the function of a Default Gateway router 12 Define what is Route summarization 13 Tell how does Administrative Distance influence route selection 14 Describe the importance of Convergence Time

9 Target audience The target audience for this course is: Fundamentals Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses: IP Overview & Fundamentals LZU Duration and class size The length of the course is appr. 1 hour. Learning situation This is a self-paced web based course Time schedule The time required always depends on the knowledge of the attending participants and the hours stated below can be used as estimate. Day Topics in the course Estimated Time (hours) 1 What is IP Routing IP addressing Routing and Switching Routers and Routing Tables Static versus Dynamic Routing Protocols Interior versus Exterior Routing Protocols Packet Transmission Routing Protocols Default Gateways Summarization Administrative Distance Convergence Time Commercial in Confidence 9

10 IP-QoS Overview & Fundamentals LZU R1A Description The overview module describes what IP QoS is, why we use it and on a very high-level what are the requirements and how it works. It compares IP QoS to a road network and uses this analogy to explain certain topics. It also describes briefly about DiffServ and QoS marking The Fundamentals module describes what IP QoS is, why we use it and how it works. It reviews a few concepts related to QoS, including throughput, delay, jitter and loss. It examines how IP Precedence is used and how this evolved to Differentiated Services. It describes the different roles and functions of all components that make up a DiffServ. It also describes congestion avoidance mechanisms and how IP QoS is mapped into layer 2 headers Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1 Know why we use QoS 2 Understand congestion avoidance 3 Explain the benefits of QoS to a service provider 4 Identify the benefits of QoS to an end user 5 Understand some typical deployment scenarios 6 Understand why previously used best-effort approach was sufficient but is now unsuitable for triple play services. 7 Revise the concepts of throughput, delay, jitter and loss. 8 Describe Integrated Services. 9 Understand per-hop processing. 10 Understand how IP Precedence is used. 11 Know how IP Precedence evolved to Differentiated Services (DS). 12 Be aware of the different DS components. 13 Explain the different DiffServ functions like classification, marking, policing, queuing and scheduling.

11 14 Describe how the concept of the Token Bucket works. 15 Identify and explain different congestion avoidance mechanisms like RED and WRED. 16 Understand where the IP QoS marking is mapped into Layer 2 headers Target audience The target audience for this course is: Fundamentals Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses: IP Overview & Fundamentals LZU IP Routing Overview & Fundamentals LZU Duration and class size The length of the course is appr. 2 hours. Learning situation This is a self-paced web based course Commercial in Confidence 11

12 Time schedule The time required always depends on the knowledge of the attending participants and the hours stated below can be used as estimate. Day Topics in the course Estimated Time (hours) 1 Why QoS Congestion Avoidance Benefits of QoS to the Service Provider Benefits of QoS to the End User Typical Deployment Scenarios Network Requirements Addressing QoS Requirements IP Precedence Differentiated Services DS Components DiffServ Functions Congestion Avoidance IP QoS in Layer 2 Commercial in Confidence 12

13 IS-IS Overview & Fundamentals LZU R1A Description This course consists of two parts: one overview and one fundamentals. The Overview part provides introduction to the topic on a high level. It provides a high level introduction to Intermediate System to Intermediate System (IS-IS). It explains ISIS role in Internet Protocol (IP) and Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) environments. The Fundamentals part provides the essential information about the topic one must know prior to moving into the more detailed information of the topic. Fundamentals are addressing the pre-requisite elements of the topic. The Fundamentals part covers technology background of Intermediate System to Intermediate System (IS-IS) protocol. It provides the essential information about ISIS. Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1 Understanding Intermediate System to Intermediate System (ISIS) role in data networks 2 Understanding key concepts of Intermediate System to Intermediate System (ISIS) Target audience The target audience for this course is: Fundamentals Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses: IP Overview & Fundamentals LZU IP Routing Overview & Fundamentals LZU

14 Duration and class size The length of the course is appr. 1 hour. Learning situation This is a self-phased web based course Time schedule The time required always depends on the knowledge of the attending participants and the hours stated below can be used as estimate. Day Topics in the course Estimated Time (hours) 1 IS-IS Concepts Link State Database Building common network view Creating network topology Topology of a broadcast network Calculating best paths Neighbor Discovery Area Concept Finding way out of L1 area Suboptimal routing between areas IP Prefix Redistribution into IS-IS OSI addressing schema Commercial in Confidence 14

15 OSPF Overview & Fundamentals LZU R1A Description This course gives a high level overview of the IP Routing protocol called Open Shortest Path First (OSPF). It explains the role of this routing protocol in an IP Network. This course also presents the main concepts behind the IP Routing protocol called Open Shortest Path First (OSPF). Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1 Understand the role of OSPF(Open Shortest Path First) in IP networks 2 Understand the main concepts of OSPF Target audience The target audience for this course is: Fundamentals Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses: IP Overview & Fundamentals LZU IP Routing Overview & Fundamentals LZU Duration and class size The length of the course is appr. 1 hour. Learning situation This is a self-paced web based course

16 Time schedule The time required always depends on the knowledge of the attending participants and the hours stated below can be used as estimate. Day Topics in the course Estimated Time (hours) 1 OSPF Concept Link State Database Building common network view Creating network topology Topology of a broadcast network Calculating best paths LSA Flooding Introduction to concept of area Self-paced Commercial in Confidence 16

17 Ethernet Standards LZU R1A Description Ethernet is becoming one of the main standard communication protocols used in transport networks to handle the requirements of transporting data traffic in the networks in an efficient way. Do you have the competence required to handle this? This course covers the basics of Ethernet and related standards. The objectives of this course will be the prerequisites for many of the product Operations and Operation and Maintenance courses Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1 Understand the structure of the Ethernet frame and MAC address format 2 Describe the differences between bridging and switching 3 Understand Ethernet framing, Ethernet over PDH and Ethernet over SDH 4 Define and understand different Ethernet protection protocols 5 Understand the Operations, Administration and Maintenance (OAM) features of Ethernet 6 Define which traffic management mechanisms are available to manage Ethernet traffic performance assurance 7 Understand the use of IGMP over L2 Switches 8 Describe T-MPLS and PBT (PBB-TE) Target audience The target audience for this course is: Fundamentals

18 Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses: There are no prerequisites for this course Duration and class size The length of the course is appr. 2 hours. Learning situation This is a self-paced web based course Time schedule The time required always depends on the knowledge of the attending participants and the hours stated below can be used as estimate. Day Topics in the course Estimated Time (hours) 1 Introduction Bridge and Switching Ethernet Services Ethernet over PDH and SDH Ethernet Protections Ethernet OAM Traffic Management IGMP over Layer 2 Switch T-MPLS and PBT Test Commercial in Confidence 18

19 Ethernet Transport Overview & Fundamentals LZU R1A Description This course is made of two modules. First the Overview module that gives an introduction into Carrier Ethernet. It explains the need for Carrier Ethernet when building a common Ethernet transport network. It describes the key attributes that make it different from LANbased Ethernet, and the role of Metro Ethernet Forum in promoting Carrier Ethernet. The second module is the "Ethernet Transport Fundamentals, web based learning module. This module describes the Ethernet protocol in detail and key concepts Ethernet is based on. It also gives in depth explanation of some of the features Ethernet offers. Telecom Grade Ethernet is also described and the different Telecom Grade Ethernet Solutions are explained." Both modules end with a knowledge assessment Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1 Describe the concept and solution of Carrier Ethernet 2 To learn about challenges in Telco Networks 3 To know the background on Ethernet 4 To know about Carrier Ethernet Services 5 Describe the Ethernet Protocol 6 Explain how Ethernet Works 7 Compare the different Ethernet Link Types 8 Describe Ethernet Bridging and Switching 9 Explain Ethernet Loop Avoidance 10 Describe the Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol 11 Explain the operation of Ethernet VLANs and the IEEE802.1q Protocol 12 Describe Ethernet Resiliency and Link Aggregation 13 Describe Ethernet Ring Protection

20 14 Understand Provider Bridging - QinQ 15 Understand Provider Backbone Bridging Mac-in-Mac Target audience The target audience for this course is: Fundamentals Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses: Ethernet Standards LZU Duration and class size The length of the course is appr. 1 hour. Learning situation This is a self-paced web based course Commercial in Confidence 20

21 Time schedule The time required always depends on the knowledge of the attending participants and the hours stated below can be used as estimate. Day Topics in the course Estimated Time (hours) 1 Why learn about Carrier Ethernet Challenges and trends in Telco networks What is Carrier Ethernet Background on Ethernet Carrier Ethernet Networks Ethernet OAM for Service Providers Ethernet OAM Maintenance Levels Carrier Ethernet Services Standardization to support worldwide deployment Example Deployment Summary Knowledge Assessment Commercial in Confidence 21

22 MPLS Overview & Fundamentals LZU R1A Description This course contains of two modules. The first module, the Overview, gives an introduction into MPLS (Multiprotocol Label Switching). It explains the need for MPLS in a world evolving to "all-ip". It descibes how networks are evolving, based on MPLS, what MPLS offers and on a very high level how MPLS works. The second module, the Fundamentals, web based learning module. This module describes what MPLS is, why we use it and how it works. It describes the different roles and functions of all components that make up MPLS. It also describes in detail the label switching and distribution process and how these can be used to create VPNs (Virtual Private Network)." Both modules end with a Knowledge Assessment Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1 Understand the importance of MPLS (Multiprotocol Label Switching) for next generation telecommunication networks. 2 Understand the basics of MPLS (Multiprotocol Label Switching). 3 Know what is Multi-Protocol Label Switching (MPLS) is 4 Understand why operators need to use MPLS 5 Describe how MPLS works 6 Compare MPLS to the OSI (Open Systems Interconnection) model 7 Understand the different roles that a router can have in an MPLS backbone (LER (Label Edge Router), LSR (Label Switch Router) etc.) 8 Explain the MPLS header and what each field means 9 Know the typical deployment scenarios for MPLS and how they are created LSPs (Label Switched Path), FEC s (Forwarding Equivalence Class), label binding etc. 10 Describe the different label distribution and control modes 11 Explain how LDP (Label Switched Path) works, the message setup, LDP (Label Distribution Protocol) ID etc.

23 12 Understand how MPLS VPN s work and are setup Target audience The target audience for this course is: Fundamentals Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses: IP Overview & Fundamentals LZU IP Routing Overview & Fundamentals LZU OSPF or IS-IS Overview & Fundamentals LZU or LZU Duration and class size The length of the course is appr. 1 hour. Learning situation This is a self-paced web based course Time schedule The time required always depends on the knowledge of the attending participants and the hours stated below can be used as estimate. Day Topics in the course Estimated Time (hours) 1 MPLS Concepts Why MPLS What is MPLS MPLS Functions and Roles Label Switching and Distribution MPLS Virtual Private Networks Commercial in Confidence 23

24 MPLS L2VPN Overview & Fundamentals LZU R1A Description L2VPN Overview & Fundamentals is a combination of 2 modules, the overview course and the fundamentals course. Both courses end with a Knowledge Assessment. MPLS VPN s Overview module describes what MPLS VPN s are, why we use them and on a very high-level what are the requirements and how they work. It describes the different models for a VPN Service. It also describes briefly about MPLS VPN s. MPLS L2VPN Fundamentals module describes what MPLS L2VPN is, why we use it and how it works. It describes the different roles and functions of all components that make up a MPLS L2VPN Service. It also describes in detail the different MPLS L2VPN services Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1 Know what a Virtual Private Network is (VPN). 2 Understand the business drivers for VPN s. 3 Explain the requirements of a VPN service. 4 Identify different VPN models. 5 Understand what an MPLS L3VPN is. 6 Understand what an MPLS L2VPN is. 7 Define the benefits of using MPLS VPN s. 8 Know why L2VPNs are used 9 Understand the how MPLS is used to setup L2VPNs 10 Revise MPLS and label switching 11 Describe the signaling that occurs to set up a L2VPN network 12 Understand the different L2VPN services VPWS and VPLS 13 Understand the PWE3 Framework 14 Know the PW parameters and how they are exchanged 15 Be aware of the PW protocol stack, PW Control Word and O&M

25 16 Explain the difference between Ethernet, ATM and TDM (SAToP) carried over PWs 17 Describe how bridging works in VPLS, how loops are prevented and understand H- VPLS Target audience The target audience for this course is: Fundamentals Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses: IP Overview & Fundamentals LZU IP Routing Overview & Fundamentals LZU OSPF or IS-IS Overview & Fundamentals LZU or LZU MPLS Overview & Fundamentals LZU Duration and class size The length of the course is appr. 1 hour. Learning situation This is a self-paced web based course Commercial in Confidence 25

26 Time schedule The time required always depends on the knowledge of the attending participants and the hours stated below can be used as estimate. Day Topics in the course Estimated Time (hours) 1 What is a VPN Service? Business drivers for VPN s VPN Requirements VPN Models MPLS L3VPN MPLS L2VPN Benefits of MPLS VPN s Why L2VPN What is MPLS L2VPN Different L2VPN Services Virtual Private Wire Service Virtual Private LAN Service Commercial in Confidence 26

27 Microwave Transmission Technology LZU R1A Description This learning module will introduce you to Microwave Transmission. It will give you an overview of how microwave transmission works and the advantages of using it. Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1 Get a high level of understanding of how Microwave Transmission works and what is transported. 2 Learn the advantages of using Microwave Transmission. 3 List applications. 4 Understand the importance of network design and network management Target audience The target audience for this course is: Fundamentals Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses: There are no prerequisites for this course Duration and class size The length of the course is appr. 1 hour. Learning situation This is a self-paced web based course

28 Time schedule The time required always depends on the knowledge of the attending participants and the hours stated below can be used as estimate. Day Topics in the course Estimated Time (hours) 1 What is Microwave Transmission Range and Capacities Applications Why deploy Microwave Yesterday Today Tomorrow Definitions Network design and availability Network management Commercial in Confidence 28

29 Ericsson Microwave Products Overview LZU R1B Description Are you about to include products from the Ericsson Microwave portfolio into your network? Or perhaps you are interested in to get an overview of the products and their functionality and what benefits they can give to your transport network. Regardless of which, this is the course to take as it will explain the building practice and functionality of MINI-LINK PT 2010 and MINI-LINK PT Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1 Describe the basics for microwave transmission. 1.1 Frequency range. 1.2 Hop range. 1.3 Capacities. 2 Identify the different microwave products. 2.1 MINI-LINK TN. 2.2 MINI-LINK CN. 2.3 MINI-LINK SP. 2.4 MINI-LINK PT. 2.5 MINI-LINK LH. 2.6 Marconi LH. 3 Give examples of applications for the different products. 3.1 Applications in Mobile Backhaul Networks. 4 Describe the basics for how management of a microwave network is realized. 4.1 Management network addressing and transport resources. Target audience The target audience for this course is: Overview

30 Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses: The student should have a basic understanding in IP, Ethernet and TDM transport technologies. Duration and class size The length of the course is 1 hour. Learning situation This is a web-based interactive training course with multimedia content. Time schedule The time required always depends on the knowledge of the attending participants and the hours stated below can be used as estimate. Day Topics in the course Estimated Time (hours) 1 What is Microwave Transmission? 1 hour Why deploy Microwave Transmission? Market trends in Microwave Transmission Microwave product portfolio Deployment scenarios Technologies & Solutions Management Commercial in Confidence 30

31 MINI-LINK CN R2 Fundamentals LZU R1A Description Are you about to include the multi purpose compact node MINI-LINK CN R2 into your network? Or perhaps you are interested in the functionality and what benefits it can give to your transport network. Regardless of which, this is the course to take as it will explain the building practice and functionality of MINI-LINK CN R2. Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1 Describe the building practice of MINI-LINK CN R Indoor components. 1.2 Outdoor components. 2 Describe the main features of MINI-LINK CN R Ethernet and TDM traffic handling. 2.2 Protection. 2.3 Network synchronization. 2.4 Connection to the Management Network. 2.5 Feature Licenses. 2.6 Hop compatibility with other MINI-LINK products. 3 Describe the basics of the Software Architecture and Local Management Tools 3.1 Software upgrade. 3.2 Configuration handling. Target audience The target audience for this course is: Fundamentals

32 Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses: Ericsson Microwave Products Overview, LZU Duration and class size The length of the course is 1 hour. Learning situation This is a web-based interactive training course with multimedia content. Time schedule The time required always depends on the knowledge of the attending participants and the hours stated below can be used as estimate. Day Topics in the course Estimated Time (hours) 1 MINI-LINK CN R2 System Architecture 1 hour MINI-LINK CN R2 Hardware Architecture MINI-LINK CN R2 Software Architecture MINI-LINK CN R2 Key Features Commercial in Confidence 32

33 MINI-LINK LH R1 Fundamentals LZU R1A Description Are you about to include the all indoor Ethernet and SDH/Sonet trunk microwave radio MINI-LINK LH R1 into your network? Or perhaps you are interested in the functionality and what benefits it can give to your transport network. Regardless of which, this is the course to take to understand the building practice and functionality of MINI-LINK LH R1. As MINI-LINK LH is built on the same platform as MINI-LINK TN this course concentrates on what is specific for MINI-LINK LH. For parts in common with MINI-LINK TN references are made to the web based courses MINI-LINK TN Fundamentals 1, System Architecture, LZU , and MINI-LINK TN Fundamentals 2, Features and System Management, LZU These courses are recommended to be taken prior to this. Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1 Describe the building practice of MINI-LINK LH R Indoor components. 1.2 Waveguide and antenna 2 Describe the main features of MINI-LINK LH R Ethernet and SDH/Sonet traffic handling. 2.2 Protection. 2.3 Network synchronization. 2.4 Connection to the Management Network. 2.5 Feature Licenses. 2.6 Hop compatibility with other MINI-LINK products. 3 Describe the basics of the Software Architecture and Local Management Tools 3.1 Software upgrade. 3.2 Configuration handling. Target audience The target audience for this course is: Fundamentals

34 Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses: Ericsson Microwave Products Overview, LZU MINI-LINK TN Fundamentals 1, System Architecture, LZU MINI-LINK TN Fundamentals 2, Features and System Management, LZU Duration and class size The length of the course is 1 hour. Learning situation This is a web-based interactive training course with multimedia content. Time schedule The time required always depends on the knowledge of the attending participants and the hours stated below can be used as estimate. Day Topics in the course Estimated Time (hours) 1 MINI-LINK LH R1 System Architecture 1 hour MINI-LINK LH R1 Hardware Architecture MINI-LINK LH R1 Software Architecture MINI-LINK LH R1 Features Commercial in Confidence 34

35 MINI-LINK SP R1 Fundamentals LZU R1A Description Are you about to include the all indoor Ethernet aggregation node MINI-LINK SP R1 into your network? Or perhaps you are interested in the functionality and what benefits it can give to your transport network. Regardless of which, this is the course to take as it will explain the building practice and functionality of MINI-LINK SP R1. Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1 Describe the building practice of MINI-LINK SP R Indoor components. 2 Describe the main features of MINI-LINK SP R Ethernet traffic handling. 2.2 Protection. 2.3 Network synchronization. 2.4 Connection to the Management Network. 2.5 Feature Licenses. 3 Describe the basics of the Software Architecture and Local Management Tools 3.1 Software upgrade. 3.2 Configuration handling. Target audience The target audience for this course is: Fundamentals

36 Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses: Ericsson Microwave Products Overview, LZU Duration and class size The length of the course is 1 hour. Learning situation This is a web-based interactive training course with multimedia content. Time schedule The time required always depends on the knowledge of the attending participants and the hours stated below can be used as estimate. Day Topics in the course Estimated Time (hours) 1 MINI-LINK SP R1 System Architecture 1 hour MINI-LINK SP R1 Hardware Architecture MINI-LINK SP R1 Software Architecture MINI-LINK SP R1 Key Features Commercial in Confidence 36

37 MINI-LINK PT Fundamentals LZU R3A Description Are you about to include the all outdoor, all packet, high capacity microwave terminals MINI- LINK PT into your network? Or perhaps you are interested in the functionality and what benefits they can give to your transport network. Regardless of which, this is the course to take as it will explain the building practice and functionallity of MINI-LINK PT 2010/2020 and MINI-LINK PT 6010/6020. Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1 Describe the building practice of MINI-LINK PT 2010/2020 and PT 6010/6020. The all outdoor building practice. The interfaces. The main accessories. 2 Describe the main functionalities of MINI-LINK PT. Microwave radio properties. Ethernet traffic handling. Network synchronization handling. Connection to the Management Network. Licenses. Hop compatibility with other MINI-LINK products. 3 Describe the basics of the Software Architecture and Local Management Tools Software upgrade. Configuration file handling. Target audience The target audience for this course is: Fundamentals

38 Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses: WBL Microwave Networks Overview, LZU Duration and class size The length of the course is 1 hour. Learning situation This is a web-based interactive training course with multimedia content. Time schedule The time required always depends on the knowledge of the attending participants and the hours stated below can be used as estimate. Day Topics in the course Estimated Time (hours) 1 MINI-LINK PT System Architecture 10min MINI-LINK PT Hardware Architecture MINI-LINK PT Software Architecture MINI-LINK PT Key Features 10min 10min 30min Commercial in Confidence 38

39 MINI-LINK TN R5 Fundamentals 1, System Architecture LZU R1A Description Are you about to include the multi purpose microwave transport platform MINI-LINK TN R5 into your network? Or perhaps you are interested in the functionality and what benefits it can give to your transport network. Regardless of which, this MINI-LINK TN R5 Fundamentals course is the course to take as it will explain the concept, the hardware architecture, microwave and traffic features and how to manage the system. This the first part of the course will explain the hardware and software architecture of the system. Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1 Describe the building practice of MINI-LINK TN R Indoor components. 1.2 Outdoor components. 2 Describe the basics of the Software Architecture. 2.1 Software storage. 2.2 Configuration storage. Target audience The target audience for this course is: Fundamentals

40 Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses: Ericsson Microwave Products Overview, LZU Duration and class size The length of the course is 1 hour. Learning situation This is a web-based interactive training course with multimedia content. Time schedule The time required always depends on the knowledge of the attending participants and the hours stated below can be used as estimate. Day Topics in the course Estimated Time (hours) 1 MINI-LINK TN R5 System Architecture 1 hour MINI-LINK TN R5 Hardware Architecture MINI-LINK TN R5 Software Architecture Commercial in Confidence 40

41 MINI-LINK TN R5 Fundamentals 2, Features and System Management LZU R1A Description Are you about to include the multi purpose microwave transport platform MINI-LINK TN R5 into your network or perhaps only interested in the product in general? Regardless of which, this second part of the MINI-LINK TN R5 Fundamentals course will explain what features for traffic handling MINI-LINK TN offers and how the system can be managed. Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1 Describe the main features of MINI-LINK TN R Hop compatibility with other MINI-LINK products 1.2 Ethernet traffic handling 1.3 TDM traffic handling. 1.4 Protection mechanisms. 1.5 Feature Licenses. 2 Describe the basics for Management Tools and the Management Network 2.1 MINI-LINK Craft 2.2 ServiceOn Element Manager 2.3 Management Network design. 2.4 Management channels Target audience The target audience for this course is: Fundamentals

42 Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses: Ericsson Microwave Products Overview, LZU MINI-LINK TN Fundamentals 1 System Architecture, LZU Duration and class size The length of the course is 1 hour. Learning situation This is a web-based interactive training course with multimedia content. Time schedule The time required always depends on the knowledge of the attending participants and the hours stated below can be used as estimate. Day Topics in the course Estimated Time (hours) 1 MINI-LINK TN R5 Key Features 1 hour Understanding System Management Commercial in Confidence 42

43 Microwave Networks System Survey LZU R4A Description Are you interested in getting a basic knowledge about Ericsson Microwave Networks and its main features? This course will provide you with an understanding of the key features and benefits of the products forming the Ericsson Microwave Networks portfolio. After the course you will understand what equipment to use to meet different demands put on the transmission network. Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1 Describe basic microwave and digital transmission theory 1.1 Describe PDH, SDH and Ethernet 1.2 Describe Microwave propagation 2 Describe the system features of the Ericsson microwave products 2.1 Describe MINI-LINK E equipment 2.2 Describe MINI-LINK TN R5 equipment 2.3 Describe MINI-LINK CN Products 2.4 Describe MINI-LINK SP Products 2.5 Describe MINI-LINK PT Products 2.6 Describe Marconi LH equipment 2.7 Describe MINI-LINK LH equipment 3 Describe the system features of ServiceOn Element Manager 4 From given data for the transmission network and with the help from customer documentation configure system hardware for microwave terminals Target audience The target audience for this course is: Fundamentals

44 Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses: The participants should be familiar with basics in telecommunication and transmission. Duration and class size The length of the course is 2 days and the maximum number of participants is 16. Learning situation This course is based on theoretical instructor-led lessons given in a classroom environment. Time schedule The time required always depends on the knowledge of the attending participants and the hours stated below can be used as estimate. Day Topics in the course Estimated Time (hours) 1 Course introduction 0,5 hour Technical introduction to transmission techniques and microwave propagation Microwave Networks MINI-LINK E System Description MINI-LINK TN R5 System Description MINI-LINK CN Products 1,5 hour 1 hour 0,5 hour 2 hours 0,5 hour 2 Short haul radio parts 0,5 hour MINI-LINK SP Products MINI-LINK PT Products Marconi LH System Description MINI-LINK LH System Description Microwave Networks Management System design exercise Summing up of the course 0,5 hour 0,5 hour 0,5 hour 0,5 hour 1 hour 2 hours 0,5 hour Commercial in Confidence 44

45 MINI-LINK TN R5/LH R1 Operation and Maintenance LZU R2A Description Are you working with operation and maintenance tasks in a network where MINI-LINK TN release 5 and/or MINI-LINK LH release 1 are deployed? Do you feel you have the right comptetence to perform your duties? If not sure, this is the course for you. MINI-LINK TN R5 and MINI-LINK LH R1 are two implementations of the same platform. With the help of the theoretical lessons in this course the attendees will get a solid knowledge about MINI-LINK TN R5 and MINI-LINK LH R1 configurations and functions. During the practical exercises and with guidance from the instructors the attendees will learn the most efficient ways of performing on site operation and maintenance tasks in a network containing the products. This revision of the course meets the MINI-LINK TN release 5.1 and MINI-LINK LH release 1.2. The students are supposed to have accuired a preknowledge about the products according to below Prerequisities. Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1 From defined site parameters list needed MINI-LINK TN/LH hardware. 2 From defined site parameters and by using the MINI-LINK Craft configure a MINI- LINK TN or MINI-LINK LH network element. 2.1 Configure radio hop parameters. 2.2 Configure TDM traffic parameters, Traffic Routing and Ring Protection. 2.3 Configure Layer 1 and Layer 2 Ethernet traffic. 2.4 Configure Layer 1 Radio Link Bonding. 2.5 License handling. 3 Understand and describe how the Management network is designed and configured. 3.1 Configure the DCN settings and make the DCN up and running. 4 Perform maintenance of a MINI-LINK TN/LH network element. 4.1 Identify and correct alarms. 4.2 Perform Configuration backup. 4.3 Perform a Software upgrade. 4.4 Exchange Plug-In Units. 4.5 Perform E1 fault finding by using the inbuilt BERT. 4.6 Create license request.

46 Target audience The target audience for this course is: Network Deployment Engineer, System Engineer, Field Technician, System Technician Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses: An absolutely need to know knowledge is the Web based learning(wbl): MINI-LINK TN R5 Fundamentals 1, System Architecture, LZU R1A MINI-LINK TN R5 Fundamentals 2, Features and System Management, LZU R1A For the one interested in MINI-LINK LH also the WBL: MINI-LINK LH R1 Fundamentals LZU R1A The student should also be familiar with: Ethernet and IP basics included in the following Web based learnings: IP Overview and Fundamentals LZU IP Routing Overview and Fundamentals LZU IP QoS Overview and Fundamentals LZU OSPF Overview and Fundamentals LZU Ethernet Standards LZU Ethernet Transport Overview and Fundamentals LZU Working with a PC and the Windows operating system. PDH and SDH. Duration and class size The length of the course is 3 days and the maximum number of participants is 8. Learning situation This course is based on theoretical and practical instructor-led lessons given in both classroom and in technical environment using equipment and tools. Commercial in Confidence 46

47 Time schedule The time required always depends on the knowledge of the attending participants and the hours stated below can be used as estimate. Day Topics in the course Estimated Time (hours) 1 Introduction 0,5 hour Recap Exercise MINI-LINK TN/LH Theory DCN and Management Practical Exercises 1 hour 1 hour 0,5 hour 3 hours 2 Ethernet Traffic Handling 1 hour Configuration Exercise Practical Exercises 1,5 hour 3,5 hours 3 Radio Propagation Theory 1 hour Maintenance Theory Practical Exercises Summing up 1 hour 3,5 hours 0,5 hour Commercial in Confidence 47

48 MINI-LINK TN R5/LH R1 Operation and Maintenance (including prerequisite training) LZU R1A Description Are you working with operation and maintenance tasks in a network where MINI-LINK TN release 5 and/or MINI-LINK LH release 1 are deployed? Do you feel you have the right competence to perform your duties? If not sure, this is the course for you. MINI-LINK TN R5 and MINI-LINK LH R1 are two implementations of the same platform. With the help of the theoretical lessons in this course the attendees will get a solid knowledge about MINI-LINK TN R5 and MINI-LINK LH R1 configurations and functions. During the practical exercises and with guidance from the instructors the attendees will learn the most efficient ways of performing on site operation and maintenance tasks in a network containing the products. This revision of the course meets the MINI-LINK TN release 5.1 and MINI-LINK LH release 1.2. There is also a time optimized course where some of the topics are made as Web Based Learning. Please see LZU for further information. Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1 Understand the concept of MINI-LINK TN/LH 1.1 Know where the products fit into the transmission networks. 2 Define the different parts in a MINI-LINK TN network element. 2.1 Name the indoor and outdoor parts. 2.2 Name the traffic interfaces. 3 Understand the functionalities of the MINI-LINK TN/LH concept. 3.1 Discuss TDM Traffic Routing. 3.2 Describe the Ethernet traffic functionalities. 3.3 Describe licenses. 4 From defined site parameters list needed MINI-LINK TN/LH hardware. 5 From defined site parameters and by using the MINI-LINK Craft configure a MINI- LINK TN or MINI-LINK LH network element. 5.1 Configure radio hop parameters. 5.2 Configure TDM traffic parameters; Traffic Routing and Ring Protection.

49 5.3 Configure Layer 1 and Layer 2 Ethernet traffic. 5.4 Configure Layer 1 Radio Link Bonding. 5.5 License handling. 6 Understand and describe how the Management network is designed and configured. 6.1 Configure the DCN settings and make the DCN up and running. 7 Perform maintenance of a MINI-LINK TN/LH network element. 7.1 Identify and correct alarms. 7.2 Perform Configuration backup. 7.3 Perform a Software upgrade. 7.4 Exchange Plug-In Units. 7.5 Perform E1 fault finding by using the inbuilt BERT. 7.6 Create license request. Target audience The target audience for this course is: Network Deployment Engineer, System Engineer, Field Technician, System Technician Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses: No specific course is required, but the participants should be familiar with digital transmission fundamentals and PDH and Ethernet traffic. They must also be experienced in working with a PC and the Windows operating system. Duration and class size The length of the course is 4 days and the maximum number of participants is 8. Learning situation This course is based on theoretical and practical instructor-led lessons given in both classroom and in technical environment using equipment and tools. Commercial in Confidence 49

50 Time schedule The time required always depends on the knowledge of the attending participants and the hours stated below can be used as estimate. Day Topics in the course Estimated Time (hours) 1 Introduction 0,5 hour Microwave networks overview MINI-LINK TN/LH System Architecture MINI-LINK TN/LH Key Features Basic IP Configuration Exercise 1 hour 1,5 hour 1 hour 1 hour 1 hour 2 MINI-LINK TN/LH Theory 1 hour DCN and Management Practical Exercises 0,5 hour 4,5 hours 3 Ethernet Traffic Handling 1 hour Configuration Exercise Practical Exercises 1,5 hour 3,5 hours 4 Radio Propagation Theory 1 hour Maintenance Theory Practical Exercises Summing up 1 hour 3,5 hours 0,5 hour Commercial in Confidence 50

51 MINI-LINK TN Advanced Ethernet Operations LZU R4A Description Are you deploying Ethernet as your main transmission carrier in a MINI-LINK TN network and are you going to use all the functionalities that come with Ethernet? Or do you just want to know the more advanced Ethernet settings you can make in the MINI-LINK TN? If so, this is the course for you. With the help of the theoretical lessons the attendees will get a good knowledge about the Ethernet functionalities in the MINI-LINK TN products. During the practical exercises and with guidance from the instructors the attendees will learn how to set up all the different Ethernet possibilities that you have in a MINI-LINK TN network. This course is updated to meet the MINI-LINK TN release 5.1. Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1 Understand the different Ethernet functionalities 1.1 Define User Priority, Network Priority and Traffic Classes 1.2 Describe Provider Bridge switching 1.3 Describe Policing, Coloring and Aging 1.4 Describe WRED 1.5 Describe Strict Priority Queuing and WFQ 1.6 Describe RSTP/MSTP 1.7 Describe Circuit Emulation Services 2 Be able to configure all Ethernet functionalities mentioned above. Target audience The target audience for this course is: Network Deployment Engineer, System Engineer, Field Technician

52 Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses: The participants have to have participated in the MINI-LINK TN R4 Operation and Maintenance course (LZU ) or MINI-LINK TN R5/LH R1 Operation and Maintenance course (LZU /LZU ). Duration and class size The length of the course is 2 days and the maximum number of participants is 8. Learning situation This course is based on Instructor Led Training. This course is based on theoretical and practical instructor-led lessons given in both classroom and in a technical environment using equipment. Time schedule The time required always depends on the knowledge of the attending participants and the hours stated below can be used as estimate. Day Topics in the course Estimated Time (hours) 1 Introduction 0,5 hour Ethernet Networks Ethernet Functionalities Site Configuration Exercise 1 hour 3,5 hours 1 hour 2 Practical Exercises 5,5 hours Summing up 0,5 hour Commercial in Confidence 52

53 MINI-LINK TN Advanced Troubleshooting LZU R2A Description Are you working with MINI-LINK TN but find it hard to understand the system in detail and to do troubleshooting. If so, this is the course for you. With the help of the theoretical lessons the attendees will get a deeper knowledge about the MINI-LINK TN products and functions that will help doing troubleshooting. During the practical exercises and with guidance from the instructors the attendees will learn how to think and perform to realize the most common errors there are in a MINI-LINK TN network. Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1 Understand how the MINI-LINK TN is built up in a more detailed way. 1.1 Understand where the alarms originate from. 1.2 Know how to find the cause of the alarm by doing fault finding. 1.3 Know how to find faulty HW. 2 Know how to collect the alarm and error logs. 3 Know what problems occur from HW and SW incompatibility. 4 Know how to read out the results of the BERT and loops. 5 Know how to read out the RF performance data. 6 Discuss different possibilities from where an error occurs. 7 Know how to use the CLI for trouble shooting. Target audience The target audience for this course is: Network Deployment Engineer, System Engineer, Field Technician, System Technician

54 Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses: The participants must have participated in either the MINI-LINK TN R4 Operation & Maintenance (LZU ), MINI-LINK TN R5/LH R1 Operation and Maintenance (LZU ) or the MINI-LINK TN R5/LH R1 Operation and Maintenance (including prerequisite training) (LZU ) courses. Moreover, they should be experienced in working with a PC and the Windows operating system. Duration and class size The length of the course is 2 days and the maximum number of participants is 8. Learning situation This course is based on theoretical and practical instructor-led lessons given in both classroom and in technical environment using equipment and tools. Time schedule The time required always depends on the knowledge of the attending participants and the hours stated below can be used as estimate. Day Topics in the course Estimated Time (hours) 1 Introduction 0,5 hours Installation faults Fault finding Replacing hardware Fading Interference 0,5 hours 2,5 hours 1 hour 1 hour 0,5 hours 2 DCN 0,5 hours Practical exercises Summing up 5 hours 0,5 hours Commercial in Confidence 54

55 MINI-LINK CN 500 R1 Operation and Maintenance LZU R1A Description Do you have the right knowledge to work with operation and maintenance of a MINI-LINK CN 500? If not, this is the course for you. With the help of the theoretical lessons the attendees will get a good knowledge about the MINI-LINK CN 500 product and its functions. During the practical exercises and with guidance from the instructors the attendees will learn the most efficient ways of performing operation and maintenance of a MINI-LINK CN 500. If you have participated in the MINI-LINK TN Operation & Maintenance course (LZU ) you have acquired enough knowledge to be able to work with the MINI-LINK CN 500. Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1 Understand Transmission fundamentals. 2 Understand the functionalities of the MINI-LINK CN Name the indoor and outdoor parts. 2.2 Name the traffic interfaces. 2.3 Describe Adaptive modulation. 2.4 Configure a MINI-LINK CN 500 network element with the MINI-LINK Craft. 3 Understand the DCN parts of a MINI-LINK CN Name different DCN interfaces. 3.2 Configure the DCN settings and make the DCN up and running. 4 Understand the Ethernet functionalities of the MINI-LINK CN Configure Ethernet Radio links. 6 Perform maintenance of a MINI-LINK CN 500 network element. 6.1 Define alarms and remove them with help of fault finding. 6.2 Perform Configuration backups. 6.3 Perform a Software upgrade Target audience The target audience for this course is: Network Deployment Engineer, System Engineer, Field Technician Commercial in Confidence 55