MEF 3.0 Certification

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1 MEF 3.0 Certification Services/Technology & Professional Certification Programs John Hawkins Product & Technical Manager Ciena

2 On-demand service & technology certification

3 MEF 3.0 s Global Services Framework Accelerate innovation of agile, assured and orchestrated services. Orchestrated & Dynamic Expanded CE IP Layer 1 SD-WAN Security Applications Open Orchestration across multiple service providers Orchestration over multiple network technology domains Specifications and SDKs Agile Cloud-based test & certification platform On-demand, user-initiated For both services & LSO APIs Expanded MEF global membership MEF 3.0 projects on MEFnet LSO Hackathon Software developer community Open source projects & SDOs Enterprise advisory council Certified professionals Events, seminars, webinars

4 A look into Certification

5 MEF 3.0 requires a new, agile approach to certification. Including Support for multi-service certification Ongoing testing to enable incremental service releases Testing which couple services to LSO APIs MEF 3.0 CERTIFICATION DELIVERS rapid setup and reduced cost using a cloud-based platform empowering, on-demand testing using a portal-driven certification service accelerated time-to-market through unlimited testing with on-demand model MEF CERTIFICATION PARTNER

6 MEF 3.0 certification includes updated CE services, new services, APIs, plus a new model and platform. E-Line, E-LAN E-Tree, E-Access Access E-Line, Transit E-Line Layer 1, IP and SD-WAN Services LSO Orchestrated Services / LSO APIs * * Virtualized Test Platform On-demand Certification Model * Pending Release Certify new releases, features, software, upgrades

7 The MEF 3.0 certification workflow. 6 Publish MEF 3.0 Certification in registry 1 Create an account with Iometrix and activate order 5 Submit test results to Iometrix for validation 2 Access portal, connect to the cloud and setup probes 4 Run tests, review test results and troubleshoot 3 Configure MEF 3.0 service on network or product

8 On-demand industry validation of certifications via the online MEF registry. Aggregated credentials Real-time data User-defined service description with links

9 From MEF 3.0 service providers Aggregated credentials Real-time data User-defined service description with links

10 to MEF 3.0 technology providers. Aggregated credentials Real-time data User-defined service description with links A GLOBAL DASHBOARD FOR CERTIFIED SERVICES & TECHNOLOGY

11 How it works using the new agile certification platform. CLOUD M ANAGER Portal Test Manager Optional Cloud Test Engine API Client Emulator Create Execute Compute and Log test cases USER PORTAL Setup Test Review the results Software Test Probe UNI (or ENNI) MEF 3.0 SERVICE UNI Software Test Probe SOFTWARE PROBES Customer owned whiteboxes runs test software

12 New Professional Certification Program

13 MEF s professional certification empowers network transformation. Validation Ability Advanced Technologies

14 Introducing the MEF professional certification framework. Master Level MEF NETWORK MASTER (EXPERT 3 + approved vendor certifications) Expert Level MEF NETWORK EXPERT ( EXPERT 1: NF + 2 Pro; EXPERT 2: NF + 3 Pro; EXPERT 3:NF + 4 Pro) Professional Level LSO AND AUTOMATION (Q4 2018) NETWORK SECURITY (Q2 2019) Essential Level NETWORK FOUNDATIONS

15 MEF professional certifications were developed with broad industry collaboration.

16 Available MEF professional certifications

17 The MEF Carrier Ethernet Certified Professional (MEF- CECP) exam. Exam Details: Language: Exam Domains: Prerequisites: Cost: 80 questions English Service definitions UNI ENNI EVC & OVC attributes CE applications MBH Transport & access technologies Management Service OAM Foundational knowledge in computer networking practices US$420

18 Certifications continuously evolve to cover the latest material. E.g. MEF-CECP TOPICS BLUEPRINT A BLUEPRINT B BLUEPRINT C BLUEPRINT D CE 1.0 ( ) CE 2.0 ( ) CE 2.0 ( ) CE 3.0 (2018-Present) Ethernet Services MEF 6.1 MEF MEF 6.2, 45 MEF 6.2, 45 Ethernet Services Attributes MEF 10.2 MEF MEF 10.3 MEF 10.3 Operator Services -- MEF 33 MEF 33 MEF 51 Class of Services ENNI/Operator Service Attributes -- MEF 26.1 MEF 23.1 MEF 26.1 MEF 23.1 MEF 26.1 MEF 23.2 MEF 26.1 Ethernet Services Transport Transport WP Transport WP Transport WP Transport WP Access Technologies Access WP Access WP Access WP Access WP Protection -- MEF 20 MEF 20 MEF 20 Circuit Emulation MEF 3, 8 MEF 3, 8 MEF 3, 8 MEF 3, 8 Mobile Backhaul Timing -- MEF 22.1 MEF 22.1 MEF 22.1 SOAM MEF 17, 30, 35 MEF 17, 30.1, 35 MEF 17, 30.1, 35 MEF 17, 30.1, 35.1 Certification Service Activation Testing MEF 48 Services Lifecycle MEF 50 added material from last blueprint replaced/updated material from last blueprint no change from last blueprint reduced focus from last blueprint

19 The MEF Network Foundations (MEF-NF) exam. Exam Details: Language: Exam Domains: Prerequisites: Cost: 60 questions English SDN NFV Carrier Ethernet Connectivity Services LSO/Orchestration The Software-Driven Network Vision use cases Foundational knowledge in computer networking practices US$350

20 The MEF SDN/NFV Certified Professional (MEF- SDN/NFV) exam. Exam Details: Language: Exam Domains: 80 questions English Practitioner-level knowledge, skills, and abilities to plan, build, and operate complex SDN and NFV solutions. Prerequisites: Cost: Foundational knowledge in computer networking practices TBD

21 Resources for getting certified

22 Starting with your primary resource the MEF ProCert site. mefprocert.com

23 Study options for preparing for MEF s professional certification. Classroom Training Onsite & remote options Self-study E-Learning

24 Using a MEF accredited training provider can help accelerate your learning and certification. > 80% of MEF-CECPs used a MEF-ATP They provide certified curriculum & instructors And consistent quality

25 The MEF accredited curriculum ensures quality materials for training. Applies to books, classroom training & online e-learning. Independent comparison with published MEF examination blueprints. Best available training materials guarantee. Validated by 3 rd party examination. Ask for MEF-AC proven learning materials!

26 Certification prep sessions are available at events worldwide. All-day certification prep training & certification exam voucher bundle Combine event participation with earning a new (or renewed) MEF certification! Training provided by MEF-ATP Integrated with event registration See MEF website/events for more information!

27 How to register for your exam. Register at mefprocert.com Review details on the Exam Dashboard Receive with score Update profile and receive certificate and logo First exam attempt $420 USD Re-take exams (maximum of 2) $100 USD

28 Join the team of over 5700 certified professionals! Individuals Improved job opportunities & earning potential Deeper understanding of technology Credibility and confidence to solve challenges in todays digital economy Organizations Improved communication among team Enhanced productivity with common language and knowledge

29 MEF 3.0 Certification Services/Technology & Professional Certification Programs John Hawkins Product & Technical Manager Ciena