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CSI-IL-001 Mastering Generalized MPLS [G-MPLS]

Course Description

The common control plane architecture implementation at the optical layer of networks is traceable to two companies: Lighterra (now Ciena's Core Director) and Monterey Network's Wavelength Router (acquired by Cisco Systems). These early implementations followed a similar track: utilize IP control protocols such as OSPF to select and manage wavelength availability and paths on the optical network.

These early implementations have now morphed into the open standards of Generalized MPLS or GMPLS. This course opens the architecture and requirements design of using common control protocols to control layer 1 network capacity, and links these optical and photonic devices to their layer 2 and layer 3 counterparts all under the MPLS umbrella of operation and management.

This insightful and revealing course has been designed to bring either traditional networking experts from the voice and telephony world or new-to-networking individuals up to speed on the world of MPLS and GMPLS Networking. This course is designed as an instructor led knowledge-based course over the span of two days delivered in a swift, detailed, and understandable way by knowledgeable and experienced optical networking specialists.

Course Objectives

The objectives of the course are:

Develop a knowledge-based skill set targeted at GMPLS architecture and requirements in the following key areas:
- GMPLS Architectures
- Link Management Protocol
- Generalized labels and label bundling
Master the network control implications of GMPLS
Understand the control plane protocol modifications for applying MPLS technologies on the layer 1 network
Observe and understand the future of GMPLS standards

Target Audience

The target audience for this course is anyone in the telecommunications field that requires a solid and complete understanding of the architecture and requirements for Generalized MPLS (GMPLS) in networking and desires knowledge-based skills that can be applied to their job function. Ideal candidates are:

Network Administrators
Operations individuals that will provide GMPLS design, configuration and support services
Development Engineers that must know GMPLS architecture and requirements in order to provide hardware and software solutions
Network Design Engineers that need to understand GMPLS services and applications
Network Management individuals that are providing element and network management tools
Technical sales individuals that must be able to correlate features with functionality
Technical marketing individuals that want more than just a basic understanding GMPLS
Certification Track individuals that need to expand their knowledge and studies

Course Outline

The Mastering GMPLS class is 2 days in length and is instructor led by instructional design.

The course outline is as follows:

Section 1: Course Introduction
- Course Overview
- Course Objectives
- Resources
Section 2: Optical Networking Overview
- Overview/Evolution of IP Optical Networking
- SONET and SDH Networks
- DWDM Networks
- Optical Transport Layer Overview
Section 3: MPLS Overview
- MPLS Labels, LSPs
- Overview of Signaling in MPLS
  - LDP
  - RSVP-TE
- Overview of Routing in MPLS
  - OSPF
  - IS-IS
  - BGP
Section 4: GMPLS Architecture
- Overview
- Overlay vs. Peer
- Label Bundling
- Forwarding Adjacencies
- Protection and Redundancy
Section 5: Link Management Protocol
- Protocol Common Header
- Control Channel Setup
- Configuring control channels
- Test Messaging
- Link Verification
- Status and Failure Notification
- Authentication
Section 6: LSP Control protocols
- LDP
- RSVP-TE for GMPLS
- OSPF for GMPLS
- BGP for GMPLS
- Emerging Routing developments
Section 7: GMPLS Standardization
- Internet Engineering Task Force
- Optical Internetworking Forum (OIF)
- Purpose of OIF
- Path Setup example
- ITU G.ASON
Section 8: Course Summary

Course Pre-requisites

CellStream has designed this course to appeal to anyone needing the skills and knowledge of GMPLS. The ideal student will have some experience in network operations. No prior knowledge is necessary.

Course Type	Knowledge Skills class, Instructor Led
Course Length	2 days
List Pricing	*$400 per day Contact us regarding discount pricing*
Course Availability	click here for information

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