Ericsson Mobile Backhaul Solution R12 Training Programs. Catalog of Course Descriptions

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1 Ericsson Mobile Backhaul Solution R12 Training Programs Catalog of Course Descriptions

2 Catalog of Course Descriptions INTRODUCTION... 7 ERICSSON MOBILE BACKHAUL MICROWAVE REFERENCE SOLUTION FUNDAMENTALS... 8 ERICSSON MOBILE BACKHAUL OPTICAL CONNECTIONLESS REFERENCE SOLUTION FUNDAMENTALS ERICSSON MOBILE BACKHAUL OPTICAL VPN REFERENCE SOLUTION FUNDAMENTALS ERICSSON MOBILE BACKHAUL TECHNICAL GUIDELINES ERICSSON MOBILE BACKHAUL SOLUTION: ETHERNET SERVICES TRANSPORT DESIGN SHORTHAUL MICROWAVE RADIO DESIGN MICROWAVE NETWORKS DCN DESIGN MINI-LINK SYSTEM PLANNING IP OVERVIEW & FUNDAMENTALS IP ROUTING OVERVIEW & FUNDAMENTALS IPV6 OVERVIEW & FUNDAMENTALS OSPF OVERVIEW & FUNDAMENTALS IS-IS OVERVIEW & FUNDAMENTALS Commercial in Confidence

3 BGP OVERVIEW & FUNDAMENTALS IP-QOS OVERVIEW & FUNDAMENTALS ETHERNET TRANSPORT OVERVIEW & FUNDAMENTALS MPLS OVERVIEW & FUNDAMENTALS MPLS L2VPN OVERVIEW & FUNDAMENTALS MPLS L3VPN OVERVIEW & FUNDAMENTALS MICROWAVE TRANSMISSION TECHNOLOGY TMN, FCAPS AND SNMP OVERVIEW MICROWAVE NETWORKS OVERVIEW MINI-LINK PT FUNDAMENTALS MINI-LINK TN R5 FUNDAMENTALS 1, SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE MINI-LINK TN R5 FUNDAMENTALS 2, FEATURES AND SYSTEM MANAGEMENT MINI-LINK CN R2 FUNDAMENTALS MINI-LINK LH R1 FUNDAMENTALS MINI-LINK SP R1 FUNDAMENTALS MICROWAVE NETWORKS SYSTEM SURVEY MINI-LINK TN R5/LH R1 OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MINI-LINK TN ADVANCED ETHERNET OPERATIONS MINI-LINK TN ADVANCED TROUBLESHOOTING Commercial in Confidence

4 MINI-LINK CN 500 R1 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MINI-LINK CN 210/510 R1 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MINI-LINK SP R1 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE EXERCISE FOR MINI-LINK PT EXERCISE FOR MINI-LINK PT OPTICAL NETWORKS OVERVIEW SPO 1400 R4 FUNDAMENTALS OPTICAL NETWORKS SYSTEM SURVEY SPO 1400 R4 COMMISSIONING AND BASIC OPERATION SPO 1400 R4 OTN OPERATIONS SPO 1400 R4 ADVANCED ETHERNET OPERATIONS SPO 1400 R4 MAINTENANCE OPTICAL NETWORKS DCN DESIGN DCN (IP/OSI) INTERWORKING & CONFIGURATION FOR OMS NODES SERVICEON DCN ANALYZER R3, ANALYSIS AND HANDLING EXERCISES FOR OSPF FUNDAMENTALS ON SSR/SMARTEDGE EXERCISES FOR IS-IS FUNDAMENTALS ON SRR/SE EXERCISES FOR BGP FUNDAMENTALS ON SSR/SMARTEDGE EXERCISES FOR QOS FUNDAMENTALS ON SMARTEDGE Commercial in Confidence

5 EXERCISES FOR ETHERNET TRANSPORT FUNDAMENTALS ON SMARTEDGE EXERCISES FOR MPLS FUNDAMENTALS ON SSR/SE EXERCISES FOR L3VPN FUNDAMENTALS ON SSR/SMARTEDGE ADVANCED SERVICES ON SMARTEDGE OVERVIEW & FUNDAMENTALS ERICSSON SMARTEDGE FAMILY FUNDAMENTALS SMARTEDGE R11 SYSTEM OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE SMARTEDGE R11 SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING SMARTEDGE R11 SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION AND SECURITY SSR OVERVIEW SSR FUNDAMENTALS: SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE SSR FUNDAMENTALS: KEY CONCEPTS SSR FUNDAMENTALS: SYSTEM MANAGEMENT CONFIGURATION EXERCISES FOR SSR FUNDAMENTALS: SYSTEM MANAGEMENT CONFIGURATION ERICSSON SSR 8000 FAMILY R12 SYSTEM OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE ERICSSON SSR 8000 FAMILY R12 SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING ERICSSON SSR 8000 FAMILY R12 SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION AND SECURITY ERICSSON NETOP EMS R12 FOUNDATION AND OPERATIONS SERVICEON OVERVIEW Commercial in Confidence

6 SERVICEON ELEMENT MANAGER R12 FOR OPTICAL AND MICROWAVE NETWORKS OPERATIONS SERVICEON ELEMENT MANAGER R12 SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION HP-UX SERVICEON ELEMENT MANAGER R12 SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION SUSE LINUX. 193 ERICSSON IP TRANSPORT NMS R12 FOR TDM NETWORK OPERATIONS ERICSSON IP TRANSPORT NMS R12 FOR ETHERNET SERVICE OPERATIONS ERICSSON IP TRANSPORT NMS R12 FOR MPLS-TP OPERATIONS IP TRANSPORT NMS R12 SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION FOR TDM NETWORKS - SUSE LINUX IP TRANSPORT NMS R12 SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION FOR TDM NETWORKS - HP- UX ERICSSON IP TRANSPORT NMS R12 SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION FOR PACKET NETWORKS - SUSE LINUX ENIQ 12 STATISTICS, OVERVIEW ENIQ 12 STATISTICS, REPORTING FOUNDATIONS ENIQ 12 STATISTICS, REPORTING CUSTOMIZATIONS ENIQ 12 STATISTICS, MAKING THE BEST OF ENIQ REPORTS (WORKSHOP) Commercial in Confidence

7 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) LIV Virtual Classroom Training (VCT) elearning (WBL) Workshop (WS) Short Article (SA) Structured Knowledge Transfer (SKT) mlearning Job duty analysis (JDA) Competence GAP Analysis (CGA) Commercial in Confidence

8 Ericsson Mobile Backhaul Microwave Reference Solution Fundamentals LZU R1A Description Are you interested in how the Ericsson Mobile Backhaul Solution can be realized with Microwave? This course is about the Solution s so called M Module which is using Microwave transport for the entire Radio Access Network. It explains which MINI-LINK Network Elements are included in the Solution and how these are implemented for different transport tasks at the different sites in the network. The course also explains how resiliency and protection are achieved in the network. Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1 Understand and describe the Microwave Module in a Mobile Backhaul solution in terms of topologies, connectivity and resilience. Tree topology Ring Topology Link protection Ethernet network resilience TDM network resilience 2 Identify the network elements that make up the microwave part of the Mobile Backhaul Solution. MINI-LINK Hybrid Network Elements MINI-LINK All Packet Network Elements 3 Understand and describe the Ethernet Transport Design. Connectivity to the Switching Site Resiliency in the higher part of the network Realization of Aggregation Sites Realization of End Sites 4 Understand and describe the TDM Transport Design. Connectivity to the Switching Site Resiliency in the higher part of the network Realization of Aggregation Sites

9 Realization of End Sites 5 Understand and describe the Hybrid Transport Design. Connectivity to the Switching Site Resiliency in the higher part of the network Realization of Aggregation Sites Realization of End Sites Target audience The target audience for this course is: Fundamentals Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses: WBL Microwave Networks Overview, LZU Duration and class size The length of the course is 1 hours. Learning situation This is a web-based interactive training course with multimedia content. Commercial in Confidence

10 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 to Ericsson Mobile Backhaul Solution 1 Modules in Ericsson Mobile Backhaul Solution Microwave Network Elements Microwave Ethernet Transport Design Microwave TDM Transport Design Microwave Hybrid Transport Design Commercial in Confidence

11 Ericsson Mobile Backhaul Optical Connectionless Reference Solution Fundamentals LZU R1A Description This course will cover the fundamentals of Ericsson Mobile Backhaul Optical Connectionless Reference Solution Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1 Understand the OC MBH Transport Network Design. 2 Identify the network elements in the solution. 3 Understand the connectivity and redundancy. 4 Identify the Quality of Service. 5 Identify the features offered by the NMS. Target audience The target audience for this course is: Fundamentals Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses: Mobile Backhaul Solution Fundamentals LZU Duration and class size The length of the course is appr. Error! Unknown document property name. hour.

12 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 OC MBH Transport Network Design Network elements in the solution Connectivity and redundancy Quality of Service NMS Features Commercial in Confidence

13 Ericsson Mobile Backhaul Optical VPN Reference Solution Fundamentals LZU R1A Description This e-learning course discusses the fundamentals of the Ericsson Mobile Backhaul Optical VPN Reference Solution Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1 The main reasons for introducing the Optical VPN solution for the mobile backhaul 2 What are the involved elements 3 What are the involved technologies 4 The Optical VPN solution for L2 VPN 5 The Optical VPN solution for L3 VPN 6 The QoS Management 7 The Synchronization Management Target audience The target audience for this course is: Fundamentals Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses: Mobile Backhaul Solution Fundamentals Duration and class size The length of the course is appr. Error! Unknown document property name. hour.

14 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 The main reasons for introducing the Optical VPN solution for the mobile backhaul Involved elements Involved technologies The Optical VPN solution for L2 VPN The Optical VPN solution for L3 VPN The QoS Management The Synchronization Management Commercial in Confidence

15 Ericsson Mobile Backhaul Technical Guidelines LZU R1A Description Ericsson Mobile Backhaul Technical Guidelines aims to assist network designers in planning and maintaining a customer's network using Ericsson s Mobile Backhaul Solution. It covers and compiles the network design rules, principles and recommendations for the design of a customer network using Ericsson Mobile Backhaul solutions. This course covers the main design requirements, considerations and limitations for the Mobile Backhaul Network solution, specifically focusing on OMS, Tellabs DXX and MINI- LINK TN/CN nodes Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1 Understand an overview of the design considerations for a MBH Solution 2 Understand the network design recommendations of each of the Mobile Backhaul solution reference networks or tracks. 3 Be able to identify potential limitations that apply to specific customer networks topologies 4 Be able to identify the design and configuration requirements in a MBH environment Target audience The target audience for this course is: The target audience for this course are Network Design Engineers who have little or no experience implementing and delivering MBH Solutions Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses: Ericsson Mobile Backhaul Solution Fundamentals LZU

16 Duration and class size The length of the course is 3 days and the maximum number of participants is 16. Learning situation This is an instructor led course in 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 Introduction 1 Ericsson Mobile Backhaul Solutions Review 1 MBH Design Considerations 2 Ethernet Transport network Design 2 SDH Transport Network Design 2 Hybrid Transport Network Design 3 MPLS VPN Transport Network Design 3 Design Foundations 3 Summary Commercial in Confidence

17 Ericsson Mobile Backhaul Solution: Ethernet Services Transport Design LZU Error! Unknown document property name. Description Mobile Operators are exploring ways to add network capacity while reducing their recurring operating expenses. Increasingly, businesses are moving away from traditional TDM or ATM circuits and turning to packet based backhauling. This is a valid solution that provides scalable and cost effective transport capacity with reliability and quality of service previously only available for TDM telecom circuits. With the aid of this course, the participants will understand the recommended network design for Ethernet Services Transport Design in the Ericsson Mobile Backhaul Solution. The course will go through the main consideration of a recommended network design and includes a basic network design exercise. Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1 Describe the MBH Ethernet Services Transport Solution 1.1 Understand the recommended network basic topology and benefits 1.2 Describe the included Network Elements 1.3 Describe how included technologies are used in the solution 2 Describe Transport Network Design considerations 2.1 Recommended LRAN Design 2.2 Recommended HRAN Design 2.3 Resiliency 2.4 Alternative Designs 3 Describe recommended Site design 3.1 Switch site 3.2 HRAN ring site 3.3 HRAN - LRAN interconnection site 3.4 LRAN Aggregation site 3.5 LRAN End site 4 Describe Traffic Design considerations 4.1 VLAN design 4.2 CES implementation 4.3 Hybrid Scenarios 4.4 QoS considerations

18 4.5 Synchronization 4.6 Describe the basics for Dimensioning and Traffic Modeling 5 Describe Design Foundations 5.1 Ring protection protocols 5.2 Tunneling 5.3 Optical and Microwave link protection 5.4 Ethernet protection 5.5 TDM protection 6 Describe Network Management solution 6.1 NMS solution design 6.2 DCN reference design Target audience The target audience for this course is: Service Planning Engineer, Service Design Engineer, Network Design Engineer Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses: MW and Optical system overview/fundamentals (WBL's), MBH Fundamentals (WBL's), Relevant Technology Overview & Fundamentals (WBL's), MBH Technical Guidelines (ILT Duration and class size The length of the course is 3 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. Commercial in Confidence

19 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) MBH Ethernet Services Transport Solution Transport Network Design considerations Site Design Traffic Design Design Foundations Network Management Solution Network Design Exercise Commercial in Confidence

20 Shorthaul Microwave Radio Design LZU R3A Description To correctly design a microwave radio network is a task with the utmost importance to the functionality of a microwave transmission network. Often diverting demands from different legal administrations, needed transmission capacity, required Quality and Availability and equipment properties must be weighted together with atmospheric and geographical properties to find the optimum solution. Even with the help from modern prediction tools it is in the end the Planner who has to judge if the solution is acceptable or if some of the parameters has to be changed. This is a delicate but interesting task! This course gives the participants a good understanding of what planning objectives are applied in a microwave radio network and what parameters influence the performances. By lectures, classroom discussions, and exercises the participants get a solid ground in how to design the microwave radio network to meet stated transmission quality and availability objectives. Several reference documents for the student s own further studies are included in the course book. Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1 Describe the workflow of a generic microwave radio design project with emphasis on execution and output from the following project phases. 1.1 Transmission target network model 1.2 Nominal planning 1.3 Site acquisition 1.4 Detailed planning 2 Describe what impact the following properties for equipment, topology, topography and climate will have to the path performance and how they are handled to fulfill the planning objectives. 2.1 Hardware performance 2.2 Free space loss and link budget 2.3 Ground clearance

21 2.4 Fading from rain and multi-path propagation 2.5 Ground reflections 2.6 Adaptive modulation 3 Describe the principles for frequency planning and interference reduction by applying the following countermeasures against interference: 3.1 Frequency allocation 3.2 Obstacle loss 3.3 Threshold degradation 3.4 Cross polarization discrimination 3.5 Automatic Transmit Power Control 4 Give examples of network topologies and judge where from a microwave radio design point of view a certain topology is suitable 5 Allocate quality and availability objectives in a microwave transmission network according to the below applicable ITU-T and ITU-R recommendations 5.1 ITU-T recommendations G.821, G.826, G.827, G ITU-R recommendations F.696. F.1668, F By the help from user documentation use Ericsson microwave prediction tools MLPERF and Mentum Linkplanner for designing small microwave networks Target audience The target audience for this course is: Network Design Engineers, Network Deployment Engineers. Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses: WBL Microwave Networks Overview, LZU WBL MINI-LINK TN Fundamentals, LZU WBL MINI-LINK PT Fundamentals, LZU 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

22 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 1 hour Microwave networks topologies MINI-LINK radio terminal hardware Quality and Availability objectives Microwave propagation in fading free conditions Exercise, Ground clearance 0,5 hour 1 hour 15 min 1,5 hour 1 hour 15 min 0,5 hour 2 Fading mechanisms in microwave networks 1 hour Ground reflections Frequency planning and Interference calculation Microwave planning with ATPC and Adaptive modulation Designing passive repeaters 1 hour 2 hour 1 hour 1 hour 3 Introduction to MLPERF 0.5 hour Exercise, Path prediction with MLPERF Introduction to Mentum Linkplanner Exercise, Network design with Mentum Linkplanner Summing up 2,5 hour 0,5 hour 2 hour 0,5 hour Commercial in Confidence

23 Microwave Networks DCN Design LZU R4A Description To design a microwave radio transmission network is a delicate task. Besides design for traffic handling and microwave radio propagation the Planner must be familiar with how to design the management network. To in a proper way design the management network is of great importance as network availability is becoming an increasingly important issue, both from customer demand and from economic reality. Furthermore the complexity of modern networks adds on to the Planner s challenge in finding the optimal solution. By lectures, classroom discussions, and exercises this course will give the participants a solid ground in how to design the Management Data Communication Network for the Ericsson Microwave Networks product range. Basics about functionality, connectivity and dimensioning of the management tool ServiceOn Microwave is included in this course. For detailed knowledge in how to administrate and operate this please refer to respectively training course. Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1 By help from customer documentation identify main Management properties and describe configuration possibilities for MINI-LINK TN, E, and Marconi LH R2. 2 Give examples of management DCN topologies and to judge where a certain topology is suitable. 3 Understand and describe how a management DCN for the above products can be designed Target audience The target audience for this course is: Network Design Engineers

24 Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses: Microwave Networks Overview LZU Duration and class size The length of the course is 3 days and 0 hours and the maximum number of participants is 16. Learning situation This course is based on theoretical instructor-led lessons given in a classroom environment Commercial in Confidence

25 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 DCN introduction 0.5 hour DCN bearers 1 hour Generic protocols; Ethernet, IP and OSI 2 hours OSPF routing, fundamentals and design guidelines 1 hour DCN capacity dimensioning guidelines 1 hour 2 MINI-LINK E DCN specifics 1.5 hours MINI-LINK TN R4 DCN specifics 2.5 hours Marconi LH R2 DCN specifics 2 hours 3 Interoperability with external equipment; Ericsson Marconi OMS 8xx, 12xx, 16xx and verified third party routers. ServiceOn Microwave functionality and dimensioning. 1 hour 1 hour DCN design exercises spread over all days 3 hours Summing up 1 hour Commercial in Confidence

26 MINI-LINK System Planning LZU R1A Description A transmission network of today employs a variety of techniques, for example traditional PDH and SDH, ATM and Ethernet. With all offered possibilities it can be a challenging task to configure the transmission equipment in a complex transport network. By lectures, classroom discussions, and configuration exercises this course will help the planner in how to configure MINI-LINK systems to meet different transmission challenges. This course focuses on System configuration for different traffic cases of; PDH and Super PDH traffic, SDH traffic including ADM functionality, Ethernet traffic directly over radio (Native Ethernet) and over PDH and SDH Ethernet traffic handling in the embedded Layer 2 Switch, VLAN and priority functionality ATM cross connect and transport of ATM over PDH. Synchronization issues. Traffic dimensioning and network topology examples are taken from GSM and WCDMA Radio Access Networks. This course covers and concentrates on functionality for MINI-LINK TN up to release 4.4. To a minor extent it also covers MINI-LINK CN products and MINI-LINK E. For detailed knowledge in Management Network Design please refer to the training course: Microwave Networks DCN Design, LZU For detailed knowledge in designing the microwave radio network please refer to the training course: Short-haul Microwave Radio Network Design, LZU Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1 Understand and describe how MINI-LINK TN R4.4 can be used for transport of PDH, SDH, ATM and Ethernet 1.1 ETSI and ANSI PDH transport and Traffic Routing 1.2 SDH regenerator, Add-drop multiplexer, Cross-connector 1.3 ATM over E1 and ATM Cross-connect. 1.4 Ethernet over radio, PDH and SDH, Ethernet switching. 2 From given network topology, traffic capacities and traffic types describe configuration possibilities and requirements for MINI-LINK TN and E equipment 2.1 Traffic related indoor equipment and configurations 2.2 Feature licenses. 2.3 DC power requirement

27 3 Understand how to estimate needed transmission capacity in cellular radio access networks. 3.1 GSM RAN built on TDM technology 3.2 WCDMA RAN over ATM 3.3 WCDMA RAN over Ethernet 4 Give examples of network topologies and be able to judge where a certain topology is suitable from a traffic point of view 5 Describe how to estimate needed number of spare units Target audience The target audience for this course is: Network Design Engineers, Network Deployment Engineers Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses: Microwave Network Overview LZU Duration and class size The length of the course is 3 days and 0 hours and the maximum number of participants is 16. Learning situation This course is based on theoretical instructor-led lessons given in a classroom environment. It holds network and equipment configuration exercises on paper to let the students practice knowledge gained from the theoretical lessons. Commercial in Confidence

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 Course introduction 1 hour Access Transport Network, GSM and WCDMA 1 hour Access Transport Network Design exercise 2 hour MINI-LINK TN R4 Basic Node 0.5 hour MINI-LINK TN R4 Radio Terminals 0.5 hour MINI-LINK TN R4 TDM Traffic Handling 1 hour 2 MINI-LINK TN R4 ATM Traffic Handling 0.5 hour MINI-LINK TN R4 SDH Traffic Handling 1 hour MINI-LINK TN R4 Ethernet Traffic Handling 2 hour MINI-LINK TN R4 system configuration exercise 2.5 hours 3 MINI-LINK TN R4 Synchronization Network, lecture and exercise MINI-LINK TN R4 Feature Licenses, lecture and exercise 1 hour 0.5 hour MINI-LINK E System Description, lecture and exercise 1.5 hours MINI-LINK CN Product Descriptions 0.5 hour Commercial in Confidence

29 MINI-LINK Outdoor Units 0.75 hour MINI-LINK Power Consumption 0.75 hour MINI-LINK Spare Part Dimensioning 0.5 hour Summing up 0.5 hour Commercial in Confidence

30 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 present the main concepts behind the IP protocol. Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: Learn about the business drivers for IP 1 Learn about the historical background 2 Learn about how the industry is going towards all-ip 3 Learn about packet switching versus circuit switching 4 Understand what is TCP/IP 5 Know the IPv4 Packet Structure 6 Know the IPv4 Address Schema 7 Know about classless IP addressing 8 Learn about the life of an IP Packet Target audience The target audience for this course is: Fundamentals

31 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

32 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: Know the basics of IP routing 1 Describe how IP addresses and subnet masks used 2 Understand the differences between routing and switching 3 Know what routers and routing tables are 4 Compare static versus dynamic routing protocols 5 Understand the difference between interior and exterior routing protocols 6 Describe what IP routing is 7 Understand how IP packets are transmitted 8 Know the purpose and main characteristics of dynamic routing protocols 9 Compare Distance Vector and Link State Advertisement routing protocols 10 Understand the function of a Default Gateway router 11 Define what is Route summarization 12 Tell how does Administrative Distance influence route selection 13 Describe the importance of Convergence Time

33 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

34 IPv6 Overview & Fundamentals LZU R1A Description This course contains two parts: IPv6 Overview and IPv6 Fundamentals. The first part gives an introduction into IPv6. It identifies the current problem with running out of IPv4 addresses and it is focused on explaining what is IPv6 and why we need it. The second part is a follow through from the IPv6 Overview. It presents the need for IPv6, the technical concepts behind IPv6, such as: Major changes compared to IPv4, the address model, packet structure and service protocol. Also some transition options from IPv4 to IPv6 are explored Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1 Understand why a new IP protocol is needed 1 Understand what is IPv6 2 List some benefits of IPv6 3 Compare the addresses used in IPv4 to IPv6 4 Understand that migration to IPv6 will take time 5 Identify the need of IPv6? 6 Classify major changes made in TCP/IPv6 compared to IPv4. 7 Be familiar with the address model 8 Know the Packet structure 9 Be familiar with Service Protocols 10 Transition Options from IPv4 to IPv6

35 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 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 The Growth of the Internet Running out of IPv4 addresses What is IPv6? Comparing IPv4 to IPv6 addresses Migration Trends Major changes made in TCP/IPv6 compared to TCP/IPv4? IPv6 Address Model IPv6 Packet Structure IPv6 Service Protocols Transition options available from IPv4 to IPv6 Commercial in Confidence

36 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

37 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

38 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 3 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

39 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

40 BGP Overview & Fundamentals LZU R1A Description BGP Overview & Fundamentals consists of 2 modules: BGP Overview and BGP Fundamentals. Both parts end with a Knowledge Assessment. BGP Overview module describes the background to BGP, what BGP is, reasons for using BGP and the different types of deployment scenarios for BGP. BGP Fundamentals module describes what BGP is, why we use it and how it works. It also goes deeper into the peering process, how BGP shares prefixes and what attributes are used in path selection Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1 Know what Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) is 1 Understand why operators need to use BGP 2 Describe the market driver for BGP 3 Explain the way operators use BGP 4 Know the typical deployment scenarios for BGP 5 Appreciate the value it provides to the customers from technical point of view 6 Understand how BGP can be used by different groups of customers (Enterprises, Service Providers) 7 Explain what makes BGP different from other routing protocols 8 Describe how BGP works 9 Understand what a Finite State Machine is 10 Explain the different states in the BGP peering process and what messages are sent between each state. 11 Describe the different attributes that BGP sends and how these are used to select the best path. 12 Understand what BGP route Summarization is and why it important

41 13 Explain what makes BGP different from other routing protocols 14 Appreciate the challenges with worldwide BGP routing 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 Commercial in Confidence

42 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 Growth in the Internet BGP Concepts What is BGP Why BGP BGP Routing Policy Typical Deployment Scenarios How BGP works BGP Peering Sharing Prefixes BGP Attributes Summary Commercial in Confidence

43 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 1 Understand congestion avoidance 2 Explain the benefits of QoS to a service provider 3 Identify the benefits of QoS to an end user 4 Understand some typical deployment scenarios 5 Understand why previously used best-effort approach was sufficient but is now unsuitable for triple play services. 6 Revise the concepts of throughput, delay, jitter and loss. 7 Describe Integrated Services. 8 Understand per-hop processing. 9 Understand how IP Precedence is used. 10 Know how IP Precedence evolved to Differentiated Services (DS). 11 Be aware of the different DS components. 12 Explain the different DiffServ functions like classification, marking, policing, queuing and scheduling.

44 13 Describe how the concept of the Token Bucket works. 14 Identify and explain different congestion avoidance mechanisms like RED and WRED. 15 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

45 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

46 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 1 To learn about challenges in Telco Networks 2 To know the background on Ethernet 3 To know about Carrier Ethernet Services 4 Describe the Ethernet Protocol 5 Explain how Ethernet Works 6 Compare the different Ethernet Link Types 7 Describe Ethernet Bridging and Switching 8 Explain Ethernet Loop Avoidance 9 Describe the Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol 10 Explain the operation of Ethernet VLANs and the IEEE802.1q Protocol 11 Describe Ethernet Resiliency and Link Aggregation 12 Describe Ethernet Ring Protection

47 13 Understand Provider Bridging - QinQ 14 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 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 BGP Concepts What is BGP Why BGP How BGP works BGP Peering Sharing Prefixes BGP Attributes Summary Commercial in Confidence

48 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 describes 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. 1 Understand the basics of MPLS (Multiprotocol Label Switching). 2 Know what is Multi-Protocol Label Switching (MPLS) is 3 Understand why operators need to use MPLS 4 Describe how MPLS works 5 Compare MPLS to the OSI (Open Systems Interconnection) model 6 Understand the different roles that a router can have in an MPLS backbone (LER (Label Edge Router), LSR (Label Switch Router) etc.) 7 Explain the MPLS header and what each field means 8 Know the typical deployment scenarios for MPLS and how they are created LSPs (Label Switched Path), FEC s (Forwarding Equivalence Class), label binding etc. 9 Describe the different label distribution and control modes 10 Explain how LDP (Label Switched Path) works, the message setup, LDP (Label Distribution Protocol) ID etc.

49 11 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

50 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). 1 Understand the business drivers for VPN s. 2 Explain the requirements of a VPN service. 3 Identify different VPN models. 4 Understand what an MPLS L3VPN is. 5 Understand what an MPLS L2VPN is. 6 Define the benefits of using MPLS VPN s. 7 Know why L2VPNs are used 8 Understand the how MPLS is used to setup L2VPNs 9 Revise MPLS and label switching 10 Describe the signaling that occurs to set up a L2VPN network 11 Understand the different L2VPN services VPWS and VPLS 12 Understand the PWE3 Framework 13 Know the PW parameters and how they are exchanged 14 Be aware of the PW protocol stack, PW Control Word and O&M

51 15 Explain the difference between Ethernet, ATM and TDM (SAToP) carried over PWs 16 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

52 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

53 MPLS L3VPN Overview & Fundamentals LZU R1A Description MPLS L3VPN Overview & Fundamentals is a combination of 2 modules, the overview course and the fundamentals module. 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. L3VPN Fundamentals module describes what L3VPN is, why we use it and how it works. It describes the different roles and functions of all components that make up a L3VPN Service. It also describes in detail the signaling and forwarding processes that make up a VPN service. Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1 Know what a Virtual Private Network is (VPN) 1 Understand the business drivers for VPN s 2 Explain the requirements of a VPN service 3 Identify different VPN models 4 Understand what an MPLS L3VPN is 5 Understand what an MPLS L2VPN is 6 Define the benefits of using MPLS VPN s 7 Know what is Layer Three Virtual Private Network is (L3VPN) is 8 Understand the business drivers behind L3VPN 9 Describe the signaling that occurs to set up a L3VPN network 10 Revise MPLS and label switching 11 Understand the different roles that a router can have in an MPLS backbone (PE, P etc.) 12 Understand the function of the Route Distinguisher, Route Target and Inner label

54 13 Know how customer prefixes are exchanged 14 Be aware of the different types of routing, from CE to PE and across the backbone 15 Explain the MPLS label stacking and what each label represents 16 Describe the end-to-end packet walk through 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 BGP 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