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Live classroom and online training from the world’s leading telecommunications training company. TRA P.O. Box A 505 W. Bertrand Ave. St. Marys, KS 66536-0016 www.TRA.com [email protected] 1-800-872-4736 1-785-437-2000 TRA e-Learning Library............................................................................................................................................................................ 6 Network Fundamentals Curriculum ................................................................................................................................................... 7 Understanding Voice Communications: a Technical Introduction™.................................................................................................. 8 Springfield: An Introduction to Telecommunications™...................................................................................................................... 9 Understanding the Basics of Home Office Networking™ ................................................................................................................ 10 Understanding the Basics of SS7 and Network Control™ .............................................................................................................. 11 Understanding the Basics of Data Communications™ ................................................................................................................... 12 Understanding Access Technologies: An Overview™ .................................................................................................................... 13 Understanding Basic WAN Technologies and Services™ .............................................................................................................. 14 Understanding the Basics of Wireless Communications™ ............................................................................................................. 15 Understanding Radio Fundamentals™ ........................................................................................................................................... 16 Understanding the Evolution of Wireless Backhaul™ ..................................................................................................................... 17 Core Networks Curriculum ............................................................................................................................................................... 18 Understanding SS7 for IN, Wireless, and VoIP™ ........................................................................................................................... 19 Understanding ISDN™ ................................................................................................................................................................... 20 Understanding Quality of Service™ ................................................................................................................................................ 21 Understanding Transmission in Telecommunications Networks™ ................................................................................................. 22 Understanding WAN Core Technologies™ ..................................................................................................................................... 23 Understanding Softswitch Architecture and Evolution™ ................................................................................................................. 24 Broadband Networks Curriculum..................................................................................................................................................... 25 Understanding the Basics of Video Broadcasting™........................................................................................................................ 26 Understanding DSL™ ..................................................................................................................................................................... 27 Understanding Frame Relay™ ....................................................................................................................................................... 28 Understanding Public Ethernet™ .................................................................................................................................................... 29 Understanding Optical Networks™ ................................................................................................................................................. 30 Understanding Emerging Broadband Technologies™ .................................................................................................................... 31 Understanding the Basics of SONET™ .......................................................................................................................................... 32 Understanding Access Technologies™ .......................................................................................................................................... 33 Understanding ATM™ .................................................................................................................................................................... 34 Understanding Advanced ATM™.................................................................................................................................................... 35 Understanding MPLS VPNs™ ........................................................................................................................................................ 36 Understanding the Basics of IPTV™............................................................................................................................................... 37 Wireless Networks Curriculum ......................................................................................................................................................... 38 Understanding the Evolution of Wireless Backhaul™ ..................................................................................................................... 39 Understanding CDMA™ ................................................................................................................................................................. 40 Understanding 802.11 Protocols and Procedures™ ....................................................................................................................... 41 Understanding GPRS™ .................................................................................................................................................................. 42 Understanding Emerging Wireless Technologies™ ........................................................................................................................ 43 Understanding IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) for All-IP Networks™ ........................................................................................... 44 Understanding Emerging 802 Wireless™ ....................................................................................................................................... 45 Understanding Mobile Internet Access™ ........................................................................................................................................ 46 Understanding GSM™ .................................................................................................................................................................... 47 Understanding 3G Mobile Network Infrastructure™........................................................................................................................ 48 Understanding 3G Mobile Radio Technologies™ ........................................................................................................................... 49 Understanding UMTS™ .................................................................................................................................................................. 50 Understanding CDMA2000® and High-Speed Mobile Internet™ ................................................................................................... 51 Understanding WiMAX™ ................................................................................................................................................................ 52 Understanding LTE and SAE™ ...................................................................................................................................................... 53 Understanding Converged Communication™ ................................................................................................................................. 54 IP Networks Curriculum .................................................................................................................................................................... 55 Smart Grid: Business Opportunities for the Telecommunications Industry™ .................................................................................. 56 Understanding IP Telephony Signaling™ ....................................................................................................................................... 57 Understanding Voice over IP™ ....................................................................................................................................................... 58 Understanding SIP™ ...................................................................................................................................................................... 59 Understanding Home Networking™................................................................................................................................................ 60 Understanding IP Networking and VPNs™ ..................................................................................................................................... 61 Understanding Network Security™ ................................................................................................................................................. 62 Understanding IP Routing Protocols ............................................................................................................................................... 63 Understanding IP Access and Backbone™ .................................................................................................................................... 64 Understanding TCP/IP™ ................................................................................................................................................................ 65 Understanding IPv6™ ..................................................................................................................................................................... 66 Understanding Emerging IP Technologies™ .................................................................................................................................. 67 Emerging Technologies Curriculum ................................................................................................................................................ 68 Understanding Emerging Broadband Technologies™ .................................................................................................................... 69 Understanding Emerging IP Technologies™ .................................................................................................................................. 70 Understanding Emerging Wireless Technologies™ ........................................................................................................................ 71 Understanding Emerging 802 Wireless™ ....................................................................................................................................... 72 1 ©1985-2012TRA LLC, All Rights Reserved. Smart Grid: Business Opportunities for the Telecommunications Industry™ .................................................................................. 73 Understanding Cloud Computing™ ................................................................................................................................................ 74 Instructor Led Training .......................................................................................................................................................................... 75 Network Fundamentals Curriculum ................................................................................................................................................. 76 Understanding the Basics of Communications Networks™ ............................................................................................................ 77 Understanding the Basics of Data Communications™ ................................................................................................................... 78 Understanding Voice Communications: A Technical Introduction™ ............................................................................................... 79 Understanding the Basics of Wireless Communications™ ............................................................................................................. 80 Understanding the Basics of Voice, Data, and Wireless Networks™ ............................................................................................. 81 Core Networks Curriculum ............................................................................................................................................................... 82 Understanding Quality of Service (QoS) ™ .................................................................................................................................... 83 Understanding SS7 for IN, Wireless, and VOIP™ .......................................................................................................................... 84 Understanding Carrier Network Evolution™ ................................................................................................................................... 85 Understanding the Basics of Long Distance Service™ ................................................................................................................... 86 Understanding Communications Convergence™ ........................................................................................................................... 87 Understanding Voice over IP™ ....................................................................................................................................................... 88 Understanding IMS for All-IP Networks™ ....................................................................................................................................... 89 Wireless Networks Curriculum ......................................................................................................................................................... 90 Understanding Emerging Wireless Technologies™ ........................................................................................................................ 91 Understanding 802.11 Wireless LANs Protocols and Procedures™............................................................................................... 92 Understanding 802 Wireless Standards™ ...................................................................................................................................... 93 Understanding CDMA™ ................................................................................................................................................................. 94 Understanding 3G Mobile Radio Technologies™ ........................................................................................................................... 95 Understanding 3G Mobile Network Infrastructure™........................................................................................................................ 96 Understanding GSM™ .................................................................................................................................................................... 97 Understanding GPRS and its Evolution to UMTS™........................................................................................................................ 98 Understanding UMTS™ .................................................................................................................................................................. 99 Understanding LTE and SAE™ .................................................................................................................................................... 100 Understanding WiMAX / IEEE 802.16™ ....................................................................................................................................... 102 Understanding UMTS and CDMA2000 Evolution to HSPA, HSPA+, and LTE™ .......................................................................... 103 Understanding RF Network Design for Long Term Evolution (LTE) ™ ......................................................................................... 104 Understanding Fundamental of Radio: Analysis, Design and Propagation™ ............................................................................... 105 Understanding Satellite Communications: Earth Station Design and Analysis™ .......................................................................... 106 IP Networks Curriculum .................................................................................................................................................................. 107 Understanding IPv6™ ................................................................................................................................................................... 108 Understanding TCP/IP™ .............................................................................................................................................................. 109 Understanding Network Security™ ............................................................................................................................................... 110 Understanding IP Networking and VPNs™ ................................................................................................................................... 111 Understanding MPLS VPNs™ ...................................................................................................................................................... 112 Understanding SIP™ .................................................................................................................................................................... 113 Broadband Networks Curriculum................................................................................................................................................... 114 Understanding Internet Protocol TV (IPTV) ™ .............................................................................................................................. 115 Understanding Public Ethernet™ .................................................................................................................................................. 116 Understanding Digital Subscriber Lines™ .................................................................................................................................... 117 Understanding Optical Networks™ ............................................................................................................................................... 118 Understanding the Basics of SONET and Optical Networking™ .................................................................................................. 119 Understanding Advanced SONET/SDH™ .................................................................................................................................... 120 Understanding the Basics of Broadcast Video Technology™ ....................................................................................................... 121 Understanding ATM™ .................................................................................................................................................................. 122 Understanding Advanced ATM™.................................................................................................................................................. 123 Understanding Multiprotocol Label Switching™ ............................................................................................................................ 124 Understanding Voice over ATM™................................................................................................................................................. 125 Emerging Technologies Curriculum .............................................................................................................................................. 126 Understanding Emerging Technologies™ .................................................................................................................................... 127 Understanding Public Ethernet™ .................................................................................................................................................. 128 Understanding Emerging Wireless Technologies™ ...................................................................................................................... 129 Understanding IPv6™ ................................................................................................................................................................... 131 Understanding RF Network Design for Long Term Evolution (LTE) ™ ......................................................................................... 132 2 ©1985-2012TRA LLC, All Rights Reserved. Overview Customers require the best communications information available in order to make vital decisions for tomorrow - new technologies, products and services must pay off immediately. TRA specializes in communications and networking knowledge-based training. To each of our courses, we bring the latest information available on communications and networking technologies. Practical Knowledge TRA's best-of-the-industry subject matter experts develop and teach TRA's distinguished courses. Each of our experts has practical experience averaging over twenty years in the design, development, implementation and evaluation of realworld applications and networks. Our instructors / SME's were instrumental in the development of the telecommunications and/or networking technologies they teach and support; many hold patents. As a whole, they are distinctively expert in a wide range of technology topics, including voice, data and video services delivered over wired, wireless or fiber networks, protocols; signaling over traditional and emerging networks; Quality of Service and Service Level Agreements; interworking across emerging networks and with PSTN, as well as topics of recent high interest including IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS), Broadband Wireless (WiMAX, 1xEV-DO), IPv6, SIP, Ethernet in Public Networks, Optical Transport Networks, LTE , 3G and 4G technologies, Wireless Backhaul, and Security. Each instructor excels in simplifying complex communications technologies into understandable and retainable knowledge units. They continually research their specific area of expertise, and apply newly discovered information to TRA's best-in-class courses. TRA SME's frequently consult and/or teach for Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, service providers and equipment manufacturers. TRA's instructor's practical experience in the classroom allows students to acquire and retain more focused content knowledge that directly applies to the industry. Best-in-Class Content TRA Instructor- led courses are renowned for setting the industry standard and provide outstanding value. Our e-Topics are full of tightly focused technology content. Students experience hundreds of full-color custom graphics comprised of clearly defined images that explain complex relationships and technologies. TRA e-Topics are designed to support and interrelate with each other so students can build their knowledge level and career path from one e-Topic to the next. We are known for our custom blended learning approaches in delivery of our training solutions. TRA delivers Instructor-Led Training onsite at selected or corporate locations. TRA offers state-of-the-art e-Learning (available as CD-based or webbased), virtual classroom sessions, targeted assessments, instructor-led, or a combination of these. TRA training options allows for the provision of learning solutions that target specific training needs while accommodating diverse schedules and delivery requirements. Keeping Pace with Change In similar fashion to technological changes, TRA's training content is an evolution. TRA's courses are reviewed annually to determine whether significant technology changes occurred that would affect our corresponding instructor-led training (ILT) content, and if so, the ILT and e-Learning training (ELT) content are refreshed to realign. The diversity of TRA's customers enables us to continually evolve our content in both ILT and ELT formats and continuous development of best practices based on practical real-world experience. What's NEW for 2012? TRA is currently developing new content for both instructor-led and e-Learning courses for 2012. Below is a listing of courses that are currently under development for 2012. e-Learning currently being developed for 2012 Understanding Cloud Computing Understanding Smart Grid: Transmission and Distribution Networks Understanding Smart Grid: Distributed Energy Resources and the Customer Interface Understanding Mobile Security Understanding Cyber Security Understanding VDSL2 Understanding LTE Advanced 3 ©1985-2012TRA LLC, All Rights Reserved. Instructor-led courses currently being developed for 2012 Understanding Cloud Computing Understanding LTE for Public Safety Understanding Smart Grid Understanding Wireless Backhaul Understanding LTE Advanced TRA continued our "keeping pace with change" client commitment in 2010 by providing new courses, both instructor - led and e-Learning, on new technologies. New e-Learning for 2011 WIR341: UMTS Evolution to HSPA and HSPA+ OPT120: Basics of Passive Optical Networks OPT221: Understanding Next Generation PONs WIR339: LTE Handover to 1xEV-DO WIR145: Cellular Evolution from 3G to 4G: A Broad Overview WIR196: Understanding Synchronization for Wireless Backhaul WIR334: LTE and EPC Message Flows for Handover from LTE to 3G UMTS NET205: Smart Grid: Business Opportunities for the Telecommunications Industry - Part 1 NET206: Smart Grid: Business Opportunities for the Telecommunications Industry - Part 2 WIR195: Understanding Backhaul Media WIR197: Understanding Ethernet Backhaul WIR191: Understanding Wireless Backhaul NET171: Introduction to Cloud Computing NET172: Cloud Computing Architectures WIR198: Understanding Ethernet Backhaul: Technical Overview WIR335: Introduction to OFDM and OFDMA for LTE, WiMAX, and Wi-Fi Also new in 2011 were the following instructor-led courses. Understanding Carrier Network Evolution Understanding Communications Convergence Understanding IPv6 Understanding WiMAX / IEEE 802.16 Understanding Public Ethernet Understanding LTE and SAE Understanding RF Network Design for Long Term Evolution (LTE) Understanding IMS for All-IP Networks Understanding 802 Wireless Standards In addition, the following table highlights 2010 released e-Learning courses. Understanding Communication Convergence Understanding 3G Evolution to HSPA and LTE Understanding Cellular and IEEE 802 Wireless Access Technologies Understanding the Fundamentals of Radio: Analysis, Design and Propagation Understanding IPv6 Understanding LTE: Applications and Standards Understanding LTE - 4 day Workshop Understanding Satellite Communications: Earth Station Design and Analysis Understanding 802.11 ( Wi-Fi) Deployment 4 ©1985-2012TRA LLC, All Rights Reserved. Understanding Basics of Broadcast Video Technology Understanding Wireless Network and Service Infrastructure Understanding Network Transport Technologies and Services Understanding 3G and 4G Radio Technologies Understanding LTE: The UMTS Long Term Evolution Understanding LTE: Design and Deployment Understanding WiMAX - 4 day Workshop Understanding CDMA2000 Evolution to HSPA and LTE Curriculum All courses are offered through TRA's custom Curricula. Individual curriculums include: Network Fundamentals, Core Networks, Wireless Networks, Broadband Networks, IP Networks, Converged Networks and Emerging Technologies. Courses within the Network Fundamentals Curriculum are foundational courses within the other Curriculums. Courses within the Core Network Curriculum represent technologies found within traditional communications networks. Wireless, Broadband, and IP Networks courses explain technologies and networks that enhance, augment, or overlay traditional communications networks. The Converged Networks Curriculum presents the technologies that support the delivery of voice, data, and video services. With technologies constantly changing, the best of the most current updates are presented in TRA's Emerging Technologies Curriculum. Summary TRA's variety of delivery formats, along with hundreds of technology content titles, means easy access to best-in-class training that matches your learning needs. If you don't find what you're looking for, just ask your TRA representative. 5 ©1985-2012TRA LLC, All Rights Reserved. TRA e-Learning Library Easy to access and less expensive than traditional classroom learning, TRA's e-Learning Library is like having a virtual campus on the desktop! Students can eliminate travel, schedule study time whenever it's most convenient, and progress at their own pace - reviewing or accelerating through material as desired, making it one of the most efficient ways to stay current on the leading-edge competencies in the students' career area. Developed and produced by TRA's renowned communications experts, each e-Topic focuses on a single technology/concept and is inspiring, pleasantly engaging, interactive, and media rich comprised of audio, pictures, graphics, animations, course slides with full lecture transcript, and an electronic glossary with in-depth explanations so students retain more. TRA's e-Learning typically corresponds to the content in TRA's popular instructor- led (ILT) courses. Many students find taking a corresponding e-Topic or e-Digest to be a good way to prepare for an upcoming instructorled class or to follow-up after attending a class. TRA's e-Topics were designed for students who have an understanding of what they are looking for, and want the latest details now - quick and easy. Each e-Topic is concise, to the point, just the right depth, and available anywhere. Students learn at their own pace and location. TRA offers over 220 e-Topics. TRA's e-Digest were designed for students who would like a more comprehensive training package including all of the eTopics that are directly related and interdependent. Offering a more formalized approach to e-Learning, each fully integrated e-Digest steps students through the various topics in a highly organized manner. Students are guided through the inter-relationships of technologies, network elements, applications, issues and resolutions. Students can easily perform look-backs and look-forwards through course content using easy-to-use, built-in indexing. TRA's e-Topics are packaged into our e-Digest, over 50 to choose from. Companies can purchase e-Topics separately or in pre-defined packages of e-Digests. For even more comprehensive packages, companies can purchase pre-defined packages of e-Digests, known as e-Curricula, including Network Fundamentals, Wireless Networks, Broadband Networks, IP Networks, Core Networks, or Emerging Technologies. For access to any and all of the above, companies may purchase the entire e-Topic Family Library, which contains all of TRA's e-Learning courses. 6 ©1985-2012TRA LLC, All Rights Reserved. TRA E-LEARNING LIBRARY Network Fundamentals Curriculum Network Fundamentals Curriculum Overview TRA's Network Fundamentals courses provide an introduction to a broad set of communications and networking topics relative to voice, data and video movement over wired, wireless or fiber networks. Courses found within this curriculum serve as pre-requisites for more advanced courses found within other TRA's Curricula and therefore may also be found within their respective technology-specific curriculum. Fundamentals courses are well suited for new members to the industry or those wanting to brush up "on the basics". Network Fundamentals Curriculum e-Digests Understanding Voice Communications: a Technical Introduction Springfield: An Introduction to Telecommunications Understanding the Basics of Home Office Networking Understanding the Basics of SS7 and Network Control Understanding the Basics of Data Communications Understanding Access Technologies: An Overview Understanding Basic WAN Technologies and Services Understanding the Basics of Wireless Communications Understanding Radio Fundamentals Understanding the Evolution of Wireless Backhaul 7 ©1985-2012TRA LLC, All Rights Reserved. Release 6.0 TRA E-LEARNING LIBRARY Understanding Voice Communications: a Technical Introduction™ Estimated Learning Time 15 hours Training Format: e-Digest Course Code: TEL210 Description This set of e-Topics provides an overview of voice communications, examining the core technologies making voice transmission possible while providing an industry context. The courses explain how voice networks operate, the evolution from analog to digital, and the transition from circuit to packet. Current industry structure, market motivations, and services typically offered are discussed. e-Digest is Designed for Telecommunications professionals new to the industry who wish to understand the fundamentals of switching, signaling or transmission. This course will enhance students' ability to explain difficulty concepts and identify and compare competitive technologies. Prerequisites Suggested prerequisite TRA courses: There are no prerequisites for this title. Corresponding Courses The following has corresponding information: ILT: Understanding the Basics of Communications Networks Expected Outcomes Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Understand the fundamentals of switching, transmission and signaling Identify the major components of telephony networks Identify and compare competitive technologies e-Digest Outline TEL111: Telephony Network Basics TEL213: Switching Key Components of a Telecommunications Network Switching System Types Numbering Plans Hierarchies and Routing Industry Structure Switching Technologies TEL214: Network Control Network Services TEL121: Speech Coding Signaling Overview Analog vs. Digital User-to-Network Pulse Code Modulation (PCM) Network-to-Network Quantization Private Network A-Law and Mu-Law Speech Compression DPCM and Adaptive DPCM Linear Predictive Coders Hybrid Coders TEL122: Digital Transmission Hierarchies TDM and T1 Carrier Frame Formats North American Digital Hierarchy Line Coding European Digital Hierarchy Timing and Synchronization SONET/SDH 8 ©1985-2012TRA LLC, All Rights Reserved. Release 6.0 TRA E-LEARNING LIBRARY Springfield: An Introduction to Telecommunications™ Estimated Learning Time 5 hours Training Format: e-Digest Course Code: TEL101 Description This set of e-Topics provides an overview of the technologies and capabilities of services offered in today's networks. Course content introduces the telecommunications industry and its infrastructure. Topics include the basics of telephony, including lines, trunks, and switches as well as fundamentals of call routing, transmission systems, and network control. Students taking these courses will also learn how a customer's telecommunications infrastructure is implemented. e-Digest is Designed for Students looking for a solid foundation of the technologies and services offered in today's telecommunications networks. Prerequisites Suggested prerequisite TRA courses: There are no prerequisites for this title. e-Digest Outline TEL102: Introduction to Telecommunications Switching Making a Local Call Making a Call through a DLCS Making a Call Between Two Switches A Tandem Switched Network Bypassing a Tandem Switch Calling Outside the Network Alternative Routing TEL103: Introduction to Transmission Systems What is a Facility? Analog and Digital Signals Handling Multiple Calls Access with the Digital Hierarchy Access with ISDN Access with DSL 9 ©1985-2012TRA LLC, All Rights Reserved. Corresponding Courses There are no Corresponding Courses for this title. Expected Outcomes Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Understand the fundamentals of wireline and wireless networks for both voice and data applications Explain the basic components and operation of the telecom network Use the language of the telecom industry to explain key concepts Describe the roles of switching, transmission, and signaling in providing telecom services Differentiate between the services offered by different types of service providers Introduction to Transmission Systems continued Access with a Cable Network Access with Wireless Systems Using SONET in a Backbone Unit Summary TEL104: Introduction to Network Control Network Signaling for a Local Call Network Signaling through a PBX Making a Long Distance Call SS7 and Local Number Portability TEL105: Basics of Small Office Home Office (SOHO) Networking Voice and Data for a Small Office Voice for Business Settings Data for Large Businesses Using the Internet for Voice Unit Summary Release 6.0 TRA E-LEARNING LIBRARY Understanding the Basics of Home Office Networking™ Estimated Learning Time 5 hours Training Format: e-Digest Course Code: BCN110 Description This set of e-Topics will introduce a student to residential communications and highlight the variety of the technologies consumers use for in home networking. e-Digest is Designed for Students needing to understand the basic options and considerations for establishing a home network and its connection to WAN. Prerequisites Suggested prerequisite TRA courses: TEL101: Springfield: An Introduction to Telecommunications DAT110: Understanding the Basics of Data Communications Corresponding Courses There are no Corresponding Courses for this title. Expected Outcomes Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Describe the alternative Business and Residential WAN access technologies Understand the basic voice and data network alternatives of the Small Office/Home Office Describe the architecture and challenges of Voice over Internet Protocol e-Digest Outline WIR281: Overview of 802 Wireless CAT102: Alternative Access Technologies IEEE 802 Series of Wireless Digital Subscriber Line Option o Overview of the IEEE 802 Standards Cable Architecture for Voice, Data, and Video o Wireless Market Opportunities Services o Licensed and Unlicensed Frequency Bands Wi-Fi or 802.11 Networks Interworking Among IEEE 802 Wireless Standards 802.16 WiMAX Technology o Coexistence Broadband over Powerlines o IEEE 802 Working Group Activity VOP219: Residential VoIP o 802.21 Handoff Working Group Residential VoIP Services DAT105: Business and Residential Access to WANs VoIP Challenges and Hurdles Business/Residential Access to WANs Access with DSL Access with a Cable Network Access with Wireless Systems Access with Dial-Up Access with ISDN TEL105: Basics of Small Office Home Office (SOHO) Networking 1: Voice and Data for a Small Office 2: Voice for Business Settings 3: Data for Large Businesses 4: Using the Internet for Voice Unit Summary 10 ©1985-2012TRA LLC, All Rights Reserved. Release 6.0 TRA E-LEARNING LIBRARY Understanding the Basics of SS7 and Network Control™ Estimated Learning Time 7 hours Training Format: e-Digest Course Code: SIG110 Description This set of e-Topics is designed to provide a student an overview of signaling, its evolution, and the core signaling technologies making voice transmission possible. The courses explain how signaling is provided from a user to the network and from network to network. e-Digest is Designed for Telecommunication professionals with a desire to understand the basics of SS7 and network control. Prerequisites Suggested prerequisite TRA courses: TEL101: Springfield: An Introduction to Telecommunications e-Digest Outline SIG211: SS7 Basics Signaling Evolution Network Architecture Applications TEL214: Network Control Signaling Overview User-to-Network Network-to-Network Private Network 11 ©1985-2012TRA LLC, All Rights Reserved. Corresponding Courses There are no Corresponding Courses for this title. Expected Outcomes Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Describe the architecture of the SS7 network Discuss how SS7 supports call control and network bases services Differentiate the role of User-to-Network signaling versus Network-to-Network signaling Release 6.0 TRA E-LEARNING LIBRARY Understanding the Basics of Data Communications™ Estimated Learning Time 13 hours Training Format: e-Digest Course Code: DAT110 Description This set of e-Topics is designed to provide the foundational knowledge required for understanding modern data networks. Introductory information is provided, including technology definitions, so students with little or no technical knowledge will easily understand data networking. In addition, the historical perspective necessary to understand how and why a technology evolved to its present rate of acceptance is also provided. This set of courses serves as a foundation for subsequent courses that explore more complex subjects relevant to data networking. e-Digest is Designed for Marketing or executive groups desiring more familiarity with data communications equipment or professionals new to the telecommunications and/or networking fields who are unfamiliar with data communications equipment or data transmission systems. Prerequisites Suggested prerequisite TRA courses: There are no prerequisites for this title. e-Digest Outline DAT101: Basics of Data Concepts and Transmission Data Data Transmission Data Network Concepts Bandwidth and Multiplexing DAT102: Layered Protocols TCP/IP and OSI Layering Layers 1, 2, and 3 DAT103: Characteristics of Packet Technology Switches and Routers Connection-oriented and Connectionless Quality of Service (QoS) Topologies of Packet Networks Management of Packet Networks DAT104: Local Networks and LANs Peripheral Interconnection Local Area Networks and Components Switches and Routers DAT105: Business and Residential Access to WANs Business/Residential Access to WANs Access with DSL Access with a Cable Network Access with Wireless Systems Access with Dial-Up Access with ISDN 12 ©1985-2012TRA LLC, All Rights Reserved. Corresponding Courses The following has corresponding information: ILT: Understanding the Basics of Data Communications Expected Outcomes Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Explain the industry's need for data networks, how they evolved, operate, and offer services Gain an understanding of modern techniques Make useful assessments of the current status and identify probable future network composition DAT106: WAN Core Technologies Frame Relay Introduction Frame Relay Service Parameters Virtual Circuits Congestion Management ATM Introduction ATM Deployment Cell Format SONET in a Backbone DAT107: Overview of the Enterprise Data Network 1970's: Mainframe Networks 1980's: PCs and LANs 1990's: Client/Server Architecture 1990's: IP Networks 802 Wired and Wireless Networks NET101: Basics of the Internet and Internet Protocols TCP/IP Definitions IP Addressing and Routing Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) User Datagram Protocol (UDP) Release 6.0 TRA E-LEARNING LIBRARY Understanding Access Technologies: An Overview™ Estimated Learning Time 3 hours Training Format: e-Digest Course Code: CAT110 Description This set of e-Topics describes a range of traditional and emerging residential and business network access technologies. They also highlight emerging Fiber to the Premise (FTTP). e-Digest is Designed for Telecommunications professionals desiring to understand the access technology alternatives deployed in our networks today. Prerequisites Suggested prerequisite TRA courses: TEL101: Springfield: An Introduction to Telecommunications DAT110: Understanding the Basics of Data Communications Corresponding Courses There are no Corresponding Courses for this title. Expected Outcomes Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Describe the wired access architectures of DSL, Cable architecture, Broadband over Powerline Describe the wireless access architectures of Wi-Fi and WiMAX Describe the BPON Fiber-to-the-Premises architecture and future directions of PONs e-Digest Outline CAT102: Alternative Access Technologies Digital Subscriber Line Option Cable Architecture for Voice, Data, and Video Services Wi-Fi or 802.11 Networks 802.16 WiMAX Technology Broadband over Powerlines NET160: Fiber to the Premises (FTTP) FTTP Basics FTTP Deployments Future of FTTP 13 ©1985-2012TRA LLC, All Rights Reserved. Release 6.0 TRA E-LEARNING LIBRARY Understanding Basic WAN Technologies and Services™ Estimated Learning Time 6 hours Training Format: e-Digest Course Code: NET300 Description This set of e-Topics provide a student an overview of the technologies and capabilities of services deployed in today's Wide Area Networks (WANs), specifically Frame Relay, Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM), Synchronous Optical Network (SONET), Ethernet, and Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS). e-Digest is Designed for Students who desire to understand the dominant technical options for WANs and the services that they support. Prerequisites Suggested prerequisite TRA courses: NET111: VPN Overview and Classification NET150: Understanding MPLS DAT110: Understanding the Basics of Data Communications e-Digest Outline DAT106: WAN Core Technologies Frame Relay Introduction Frame Relay Service Parameters Virtual Circuits Congestion Management ATM Introduction ATM Deployment Cell Format SONET in a Backbone NET311: Ethernet Evolution Why Ethernet? Rates and Functions Competitors Standards Naming Conventions 14 ©1985-2012TRA LLC, All Rights Reserved. Corresponding Courses There are no Corresponding Courses for this title. Expected Outcomes Upon completion of this course, students should be able to describe the basic architecture and service parameters of: Frame Relay Asynchronous Transfer Mode SONET Ethernet Multiprotocol Label Switching NET155: MPLS WANs Multiprotocol Label Switching Concepts Optical Networking Release 6.0 TRA E-LEARNING LIBRARY Understanding the Basics of Wireless Communications™ Estimated Learning Time 8 hours Training Format: e-Digest Course Code: WIR110 Description These e-Topics examine the current state of advanced digital wireless technologies including cellular radio and technologies provided through the 802 Wireless Standards to support mobility applications. Contents include an overview of the principles of radio and multiple access technologies such as Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA) and Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA). Frequency reuse in cellular networks, cellular system architecture and operation, Third Generation (3G) cellular technologies, high-speed wireless data and Internet access, Broadband Wireless Access, Fixed and Mobile Wireless Access, WiMAX, Wireless Local Area Networks (WLANs), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, ZigBee Alliance® and others are explained. With users' expectations seemingly insatiable for mobile applications, newcomers to the field and experienced professionals will want to learn the broad perspectives of wireless contained within these courses. e-Digest is Designed for Newcomers to the field and experienced professionals who want to learn the broad perspectives of wireless communications. Prerequisites Suggested prerequisite TRA courses: There are no prerequisites for this title. Corresponding Courses The following has corresponding information: ILT: Understanding the Basics of Wireless Communications Expected Outcomes Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Understand the principles of cellular radio Appreciate the problems faced by cellular and other radio-based service providers and how to address Compare and contrast the multiple IEEE 802 technologies with cellular technology Discuss probable future directions e-Digest Outline WIR101: Fundamentals of Electromagnetic Energy and WIR103: Cellular Call Basics Radio Transmission Basic Call Processing Electromagnetic Energy HLRs and VLRs Interference Authentication and Encryption Basic Radio System Detailed Call Scenario WIR104: Cellular Access Technologies Fundamentals of Radio Propagation Transmission Lines, Antennas and Signal Multiple Access Propagation TDMA WIR102: Cellular Radio Basics GSM Frequency Re-Use CDMA Cell Architecture WIR111: Introduction to 3G and Mobile Internet WIR281: Overview 802 Wireless Packet Mode Services Overview of the IEEE 802 Standards Data Capabilities Before 3G Interworking Among IEEE 802 Wireless Standards What's Driving the Market? 3G Evolution Scenario Challenges for 3G Mobile 15 ©1985-2012TRA LLC, All Rights Reserved. Release 6.0 TRA E-LEARNING LIBRARY Understanding Radio Fundamentals™ Estimated Learning Time 14 hours Training Format: e-Digest Course Code: WIR130 Description This set of e-Topics introduces the student on how wireless service, at its most basic level, relies on the transmission and reception of signals by means of radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic waves. In TRA’s e-Digest, Understanding Radio Fundamentals, students build a foundational understanding of RF wireless concepts and infrastructure. Among the many topics covered in this course are basic wireless terms, channel coding and modulation techniques, fundamentals of RF transmission and reception, access techniques, and an introduction to shared-spectrum protocols, including Frequency Division Multiple Access (FDMA), Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA), and Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA). We also expand on those concepts with a specific focus on fixed wireless issues, including system level planning, site planning, equipment installation, and proof-of-performance. e-Digest is Designed for Students who need a baseline of wireless knowledge that is crucial to anyone wanting to deepen their understanding of wireless technology, especially as it applies to fixed wireless solutions. Prerequisites There are no prerequisites for this title. e-Digest Outline WIR131: An Introduction to Radio Fundamentals Introduction to RF WIR132: Channel Coding and RF Modulation Techniques Channel Coding RF Modulation WIR133: RF Transmission and Reception Transmission Line Definitions Transmission Lines Antennas RF Signal Propagation Key RF Parameters WIR134: Access Techniques Fixed Wireless Systems Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing Multiple Access Techniques WIR135: Microwave Site Selection and Planning Picking the Site Link Reliability Repeaters WIR136: Frequency Selection and RF Interference The RF Problem The RF Solution 16 ©1985-2012TRA LLC, All Rights Reserved. Corresponding Courses There are no Corresponding Courses for this title. Expected Outcomes Upon completion of the course the student should be able to: Understand shared-spectrum protocols, including Frequency Division Multiple Access (FDMA), Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA), and Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) WIR137: Link Budget Analysis Line of Sight (LOS) Link Non-LOS Link WIR138: Installation and Proof of Performance Installation and Proof of Performance WIR335: Introduction to OFDM and OFDMA for LTE, WiMAX, and Wi-Fi Why OFDM/OFDMA Illustrating the Benefits of OFDM Multicarrier How the DFT/FFT make OFDM Implementable What's Orthogonal about OFDM? Major Characteristics of OFDM and OFDMA as used in LTE, Mobile WiMAX, and Wi-Fi What's Different about OFDMA? Release 6.0 TRA E-LEARNING LIBRARY Understanding the Evolution of Wireless Backhaul™ Estimated Learning Time 10 hours Training Format: e-Digest Course Code: WIR190 Description This e-Digest provides an overview of wireless backhaul and how it is evolving. It examines the current backhaul infrastructure, the key players who provide it and the technologies they use. A critical issue for backhaul is the physical media that is extended to the tower and we explore the relative capabilities, benefits and limitations of copper, microwave and fiber based backhaul. We also describe the use of Ethernet for traffic aggregation and the services and capabilities that have been defined to allow Ethernet to support traditional TDM as well as packet based services. e-Digest is Designed for Telecommunication professionals looking for an overview of the technologies involved with wireless backhaul. Suggested Prerequisites Suggested prerequisite TRA courses: TEL210: Understanding Voice Communications: a Technical Introduction™ WIR110: Understanding the Basics of Wireless Communications™ e-Digest Outline WIR194: Understanding the Basics of Wireless Backhaul Industry Overview Backhaul Evolution WIR195: Understanding Backhaul Media Copper Based Backhaul Microwave Based Backhaul Fiber-Based Backhaul WIR196: Understanding Synchronization for Wireless Backhaul Overview of Synchronization for Wireless Backhaul Synchronization for Wireless Backhaul TDM and GPS Synchronous Ethernet IEEE 1588v2 Summary 17 ©1985-2012TRA LLC, All Rights Reserved. Corresponding Courses There are no Corresponding Courses for this title. Expected Outcomes Upon completion of these course, students should be able to: Describe the current backhaul infrastructure Describe Ethernet role in backhaul Explain the difference in backhaul media types WIR197: Understanding Ethernet Backhaul Ethernet Lines, LANs and Trees Pseudowires and Circuit Emulation Service Classes WIR198: Understanding Ethernet Backhaul: Technical Overview Overview Services and Service Classes Bandwidth Management TDM Support TRA E-LEARNING LIBRARY Core Networks Curriculum Core Networks Curriculum Overview The worlds of voice communications and data communications have traditionally been very separate - different networks, different services, and different technologies. That is changing as voice and data converge at all levels. Today, networks are designed to carry voice, data and video media resulting in exciting new and innovative mixed media services. Critical to all of this are the underlying core technologies critical to the evolution and convergence of mixed media in communications networks. Providing a thorough coverage of switching and signaling technologies found within the core of carriers' networks, courses within this curriculum address signaling, backbone transport protocols, voice over circuit and ATM networks, Quality of Service, and how carrier networks are evolving. Students gain practical knowledge by taking the courses found within TRA's Core Networks curriculum. Courses found in other curricula augment and/or overlay on the networks explained in Core Networks' courses. Core Networks Curriculum e-Digests Understanding Voice Communications: a Technical Introduction See the product page found in the Network Fundamentals Curriculum Understanding SS7 for IN, Wireless, and VoIP Understanding ISDN Understanding Quality of Service Understanding Transmission in Telecommunications Networks Understanding WAN Core Technologies Understanding Softswitch Architecture and Evolution 18 ©1985-2012TRA LLC, All Rights Reserved. Release 6.0 TRA E-LEARNING LIBRARY Understanding SS7 for IN, Wireless, and VoIP™ Estimated Learning Time 13 hours Training Format: e-Digest Course Code: SIG210 Description This set of e-Topics provides a detailed tutorial on SS7 describing its use, application within emerging networks, and support for new services. Even as wireless and VoIP networks evolve, SS7 and IN are expected to continue providing the foundation for new services within the traditional Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN). This set of courses explains how SS7 is emerging as a common thread tying together different networks, enabling access to service logic and subscriber data, and providing consistent service to the end user. e-Digest is Designed for Telecommunication professionals looking for a solid understanding of the SS7 network and its protocols and how they are being used for emerging Wireless and IP networks. Prerequisites Suggested prerequisite TRA courses: TEL210: Understanding Voice Communications: a Technical Introduction WIR110: Understanding the Basics of Wireless Communications DAT110: Understanding the Basics of Data Communications e-Digest Outline SIG211: SS7 Basics Signaling Evolution Network Architecture Applications SIG212: Intelligent Network Architectural Overview IN Definitions and Motivations Advanced IN Architecture Services at a Glance SIG213: SS7 Protocols: MTP and ISUP Protocol Architecture Message Transfer Part ISDN User Part SIG214: SS7 Protocols: SCCP and TCAP SS7 Protocol: SCCP Transaction Capabilities SIG215: SS7 for Wireless and Voice over IP Mobile Applications Part Wireless Roaming Call Control for VoIP Evolution of SS7 for VoIP 19 ©1985-2012TRA LLC, All Rights Reserved. Corresponding Courses There are no Corresponding Courses for this title. Expected Outcomes Upon completion of these course, students should be able to: Describe the design of the SS7 network and protocol Describe how each SS7 protocol layer supports services across different types networks Explain how SS7 controls and manages calls in a circuit switched environment SIG216: AIN Call Model, Messaging, and Triggers AIN Call Model AIN Messages and Triggers Service Examples SIG217: Alternative IN Models: ITU, Wireless, and VoIP ITU Intelligent Networks Wireless IN IN and VoIP Release 6.0 TRA E-LEARNING LIBRARY Understanding ISDN™ Estimated Learning Time 15 hours Training Format: e-Digest Course Code: NET280 Description This set of e-Topics reviews the important underlying concepts and technologies that contribute to ISDN's versatility. Having the vision to provide a blueprint for end-to-end digital services based on the availability of digital transmission and CCS, the concept of ISDN was introduced in the late 1970s and deployment began in the mid-1980s. ISDN defines interfaces, services, digital access, and a sophisticated CCS protocol, so end-users can take advantage of the power of the network. Today, for most people, ISDN is primarily a method of gaining access to the network. This set of courses explains these and reviews the important underlying concepts and technologies contributing to ISDN's versatility. e-Digest is Designed for Students seeking network solutions for delivering voice, data and video services on a single network. Prerequisites Suggested prerequisite TRA courses: TEL210: Understanding Voice Communications: a Technical Introduction DAT110: Understanding the Basics of Data Communications e-Digest Outline NET281: ISDN Definitions and Applications ISDN Interfaces and Applications Traditional Applications and Services Current Applications and Services Supplementals NET282: ISDN Standards Bodies ITU-T Structure NET283: ISDN Model and CPE ISDN Definitions ISDN Implementations NET284: ISDN Layer 3 Protocols Q.931 and Q.932 Setting Up an ISDN Call How to Invoke Services What is SS7? Why CCS? Installation Requirements What is X.25? Supplementals 20 ©1985-2012TRA LLC, All Rights Reserved. Corresponding Courses There are no Corresponding Courses for this title. Expected Outcomes Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Understand ISDN functionality Identify ISDN-based applications Discuss the technical issues associated with implementing ISDN-based applications NET285: Layer 2 ISDN Standards Q.921 LAPD Multilink PPP BONDING NET286: ISDN Physical Layer (Layer 1) Standards Basic Rate S/T Interface I.430 Basic Rate Interface ANSI U BRI Carrier for ISDN PRI Release 6.0 TRA E-LEARNING LIBRARY Understanding Quality of Service™ Estimated Learning Time 10 hours Training Format: e-Digest Course Code: NET250 Description This set of e-Topics describes mechanisms for providing Quality of Service (QoS), including techniques for managing queues in network equipment. QoS capabilities of wired and wireless Ethernet, IP, ATM, and MPLS are explained in a clear and concise manner. With the ever increasing volumes of real-time traffic migrating to packet network, students won't want to miss understanding how the provision of QoS has become crucial to meeting the needs of customers, and how Service Level Agreements are increasingly incorporating stringent QoS specifications. e-Digest is Designed for Telecommunications professionals looking for a solid understanding of QoS mechanisms and the business goals for successful QoS deployments. Prerequisites Suggested prerequisite TRA courses: NET110: Understanding IP Networking and VPNs DAT110: Understanding the Basics of Data Communications e-Digest Outline NET156: QoS Overview What Is QoS? NET157: QoS Concepts and Mechanisms Circuit and Packet QoS QoS Mechanisms NET251: Active Queue Management for QoS First In/Out Queue Multi-Priority Queues Weighted Fair Queuing Random Early Detection Weighted RED Bandwidth Management NET252: QoS using Application and Transport Layer Techniques QOS Protocol Blueprint Layer 4 Port Numbers TCP QoS Controls UDP QoS Controls RTP / RTCP Protocol NET253: Basic IP QoS Internet Protocol TOS and Classification of Traffic IPv6 Traffic Class Routing Protocols and QoS 21 ©1985-2012TRA LLC, All Rights Reserved. Corresponding Courses There are no Corresponding Courses for this title. Expected Outcomes Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Provide good insight into industry changes Describe the protocols that support real-time and non real-time network traffic Discuss the problems facing QoS environments NET254: Enhanced IP QoS: IntServ and DiffServ ISP Network Architecture IntServ DiffServ NET255: QoS Beyond IP: Frame Relay, ATM, and MPLS WAN Data Link Protocols ATM Protocol and QoS MPLS Protocol Release 6.0 TRA E-LEARNING LIBRARY Understanding Transmission in Telecommunications Networks™ Estimated Learning Time 9 hours Training Format: e-Digest Course Code: TEL120 Description This set of e-Topics provides the fundamental knowledge and skills required to understand and appreciate the capabilities of today's transmission networks. The courses explain the basics of voice coding, speech compression, Time Division Multiplexing (TDM), digital signal hierarchies, synchronization, loop design, and Digital Subscriber Line (DSL). They also explore the foundation on which future networks will be based. e-Digest is Designed for Telecommunications professionals who want to understand the fundamentals of transmission and compare competitive transmission technologies. Prerequisites Suggested prerequisite TRA courses: TEL111: Telephony Network Basics e-Digest Outline TEL121: Speech Coding Analog vs. Digital Pulse Code Modulation (PCM) Quantization A-Law and Mu-Law Speech Compression DPCM and Adaptive DPCM Linear Predictive Coders Hybrid Coders TEL122: Digital Transmission Hierarchies TDM and T1 Carrier Frame Formats North American Digital Hierarchy Line Coding European Digital Hierarchy Timing and Synchronization SONET/SDH 22 ©1985-2012TRA LLC, All Rights Reserved. Corresponding Courses The following has corresponding information: ILT: Understanding Transmission in Telecommunications Networks Expected Outcomes Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Understand and appreciate the capabilities of today’s transmission networks Describe the current telecommunications network transmission infrastructure, its capabilities and how it has evolved TEL123: Understanding Transmission Technologies for T1 and DS3 Systems Transmission Technology TEL124: Understanding Troubles and Testing for T1/DS1 and DS3 Systems Troubles and Testing TEL125: Telephone Access Loops and Impairments Issues and Definitions Analog and Digital Loops and Loop Impairment Internet Access Release 6.0 TRA E-LEARNING LIBRARY Understanding WAN Core Technologies™ Estimated Learning Time 17 hours Training Format: e-Digest Course Code: WAN210 Description This set of e-Topics describes the important underlying technologies and their functions used in support of Wide Area Networks (WANs). Technologies highlighted included, Frame Relay, ATM, Ethernet, IP, and MPLS. The courses explain the importance of Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) for interconnecting sites within a corporation and how security is provided. e-Digest is Designed for Telecommunications professionals looking for a solid understanding of the technologies deployed in the core of today's networks. Prerequisites Suggested prerequisite TRA courses: DAT110: Understanding the Basics of Data Communications e-Digest Outline DAT106: WAN Core Technologies Frame Relay Introduction Frame Relay Service Parameters Virtual Circuits Congestion Management ATM Introduction ATM Deployment Cell Format SONET in a Backbone NET111: VPN Overview and Classification VPN Definition VPN Service Architecture VPN Technical Architecture NET114: Virtual Private Network Implementation Options Outsourcing the Enterprise Network VPN Solutions Additional Cost Components Implementing the VPN NET155: MPLS WANs Multiprotocol Label Switching Concepts Optical Networking 23 ©1985-2012TRA LLC, All Rights Reserved. Corresponding Courses There are no Corresponding Courses for this title. Expected Outcomes Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Describe the architecture and benefits of core WAN technologies including Frame Relay, ATM, MPLS, and Ethernet Discuss the technical and service architectures of VPNs, and describe their implementation options NET311: Ethernet Evolution Why Ethernet? Rates and Functions Competitors Standards Naming Conventions NET314: Metropolitan Ethernet Networks Basic Services Service Attributes Bandwidth Profiles Network Architectures Ongoing Issues NET315: Ethernet Access and TDM Transport PPP and MLPPP Ethernet over DS1 and DS3 Ethernet in the First Mile Ethernet over SONET SDH Generic Framing Procedure Virtual Concatenation Link Capacity Adjustment Scheme NET141: Basics of Frame Relay Frame Relay Introduction Frame Relay Service Parameters Virtual Circuits Congestion Management Release 6.0 TRA E-LEARNING LIBRARY Understanding Softswitch Architecture and Evolution™ Estimated Learning Time 6 hours Training Format: e-Digest Course Code: VOP220 Description Softswitches are generally employed to allow traditional circuit switched networks to migrate to or interconnect with Voice over IP networks. However, Softswitches have a variety of capabilities and are deployed in different network architectures. This set of e-Topics provides a review of the market drivers resulting in the demand growth of Softswitches, describes the elements comprising a Softswitch and their functions, and details the different protocols supporting the internal workings of a Softswitch and interconnecting with other networks. It also defines the basic Softswitch architecture, how Softswitches are configured within a network deployment challenges for service providers, and introduces the new network elements and capabilities being defined and deployed as an extension and evolution of traditional Softswitches. e-Digest is Designed for Students who are involved in migration from circuit networks to VoIP networks and require knowledge of Softswitches. Prerequisites Suggested prerequisite TRA courses: NET220: Understanding TCP/IP DAT110: Understanding the Basics of Data Communications e-Digest Outline VOP221: VoIP and Softswitch Basics VoIP in Carrier Networks VoIP Enterprise Networks Residential VoIP Services VoIP Challenges and Hurdles Softswitches VOP222: Softswitch Motivations and Architecture Deploying Softswitches Softswitch Architecture Implementing Softswitches 24 ©1985-2012TRA LLC, All Rights Reserved. Corresponding Courses There are no Corresponding Courses for this title. Expected Outcomes Upon completion of this course, the student should understand: The motivation for deploying Softswitches Softswitch system and network architectures Protocols employed How Softswitches are deployed VOP223: Softswitch Protocols Softswitch Control Protocols Softswitch Interworking Protocols VOP224: Softswitch Extensions and Evolution Session Border Control Application Servers and Media Servers TRA E-LEARNING LIBRARY Broadband Networks Curriculum Broadband Networks Curriculum Overview User's insatiable appetite for higher and higher bandwidth never wanes. To keep pace, broadband technologies are required. TRA's Broadband Networks curriculum provides courses that explain the switching and transmission technologies used by service providers offering broadband services. Courses within this curriculum describe Digital Subscriber Line, public Ethernets, Frame Relay, SONET/SDH, Optical systems, the merger of IP and optical and broadband applications such as Video on Demand. Students gain practical knowledge by taking the courses found within TRA's Broadband Networks curriculum. Broadband Networks Curriculum e-Digests Understanding the Basics of Video Broadcasting Understanding DSL Understanding Frame Relay Understanding the Basics of Data Communications See the product page found in the Network Fundamentals Curriculum Understanding Public Ethernet Understanding Optical Networks Understanding Emerging Broadband Technologies Understanding the Basics of SONET Understanding Access Technologies Understanding ATM Understanding Advanced ATM Understanding MPLS VPNs Understanding the Basics of IPTV 25 ©1985-2012TRA LLC, All Rights Reserved. Release 6.0 TRA E-LEARNING LIBRARY Understanding the Basics of Video Broadcasting™ Estimated Learning Time 29 hours Training Format: e-Digest Course Code: VID100 Description This collection of e-Topics provides a high level explanation of how television works and the architectures commonly used to distribute TV programming. The courses describe how designers use the properties of human visual perception to engineer the TV to provide moving pictures; the distribution methods of broadcast, cable, satellite, Broadband Passive Optical Network Fiber to the Premises (BPON) and Internet to deliver TV signals; and Digital and High Definition TV with emphasis on digital compression and US deployment status. e-Digest is Designed for Students who want an introduction to the underlying technology used to deliver broadcast video services. We cover the architecture of each of the major industry segments. Prerequisites Suggested prerequisite TRA courses: There are no prerequisites for this title. e-Digest Outline VID102: Video Basics Properties of Human Vision TV-Video Fundamentals NTSC Signal Digital Video (DV) Consumer Tips VID103: Video Compression Basics Compression Tools Video Coding Standards VID105: Video on Demand and IPTV Basics Video On Demand (VOD) Internet Protocol TV (IPTV) VID121: Video on Demand Networks Circuit Based Video On Demand IPTV Summary VID107: Cable and Satellite TV Basics Cable TV Fiber to the Premises TV Satellite TV Benefits and Drawbacks 26 ©1985-2012TRA LLC, All Rights Reserved. Corresponding Courses There are no Corresponding Courses for this title. Expected Outcomes At the end of this course students should be able to: Describe the relationship between NTSC, SDTV, ATSC and HDTV signals Discuss the relative strengths of Cable TV, Satellite TV and Telco TV Explain the role of IPTV in the future of video services delivery VID131: Video Services and Network Architecture Modern Hybrid Fiber Coax Cable TV Architecture and Triple Play Services Modern Satellite TV Architectures and Services Modern Fiber to the Premises FTTP-based Architecture and Services Internet Protocol TV Architecture and Services Strengths and Weaknesses of Alternative Video Architectures VID111: Broadcast Video Networks The Analog TV Digital SDTV High Definition TV VID104: Video Coding and Transport Video Applications and Commercial Services Coding Generics Coding Specifics of H.264/MPEG-4-AVC Transport of H.264/MPEG-4 AVC RTP Transport NET261: TelcoTV - IPTV Technology Overview Introduction Network Architecture xDSL Access Service Providers Quality of Experience Service Availability Lost Packets Bandwidth Management Channel Change Time Release 6.0 TRA E-LEARNING LIBRARY Understanding DSL™ Estimated Learning Time 15 hours Training Format: e-Digest Course Code: NET230 Description DSL attracts more subscribers than cable modems for high-speed access to the Internet in every area of the world except North America, while other digital subscriber line variants are demanding attention as replacements for business private lines, and delivering digital video programming. This collection of e-Topics addresses the practical issues of DSL; where the bytes are put into frames, how the bits are sent; and how to test, ensure performance, and guarantee that the performance is actually delivered on a copper loop. The topics within this set of courses explain the strengths and weaknesses of DSL variants, where DSL is being deployed, and how to determine who gets DSL and why, in order to simplify the complexity of DSL variants service providers can deploy. In addition to the fundamentals of ADSL, HDSL and SDSL, new approved standards service such as G.SHDSL for symmetrical high-speed service, the latest developments in VDSL - the high-speed video capable technology, and new generation DSLAMs are provided. e-Digest is Designed for Students seeking fundamental knowledge of how the technology works and the potential. Prerequisites Suggested prerequisite TRA courses: TEL210: Understanding Voice Communications: a Technical Introduction e-Digest Outline DAT105: Business and Residential Access to WANs Business/Residential Access to WANs Access with DSL Access with a Cable Network Access with Wireless Systems Access with Dial-Up Access with ISDN TEL125: Telephone Access Loops and Impairments Issues and Definitions Analog and Digital Loops and Loop Impairment Internet Access NET131: ADSL Basics ADSL Definition/Applications ADSL Technology NET232: ADSL Deployment ADSL Deployment Splitters, Filters, G.Lite Deployment and Issues NET233: DSL Higher Layer Protocols Distribution Modes Selected Protocol Options 27 ©1985-2012TRA LLC, All Rights Reserved. Corresponding Courses The following has corresponding information: ILT: Understanding Digital Subscriber Lines Expected Outcomes Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Explain DSL from a technical perspective Understand how the varying forms serve the market Describe ways to deploy NET234: DSL: Voice, Video, and QoS Quality of Service Video over DSL Voice over DSL NET235: ADSL Overhead ADSL Overhead ADSL Standards NET236: DSL Performance Outside/Inside Wire Specs Crosstalk Testing ADSL NET237: High-Speed Digital Subscriber Line (HDSL) HDSL/HDSL2 NET238: Symmetric Digital Subscriber Line (SDSL) Symmetric DSL Release 6.0 TRA E-LEARNING LIBRARY Understanding Frame Relay™ Estimated Learning Time 7 hours Training Format: e-Digest Course Code: NET240 Description This collection of e-Topics addresses the implementation of Frame Relay in carrier networks. The course is designed to meet the needs of equipment manufacturers, end users, and carriers. It encompasses everything from the business aspects to the technical aspects of Frame Relay making it suitable for applications engineers, sales and marketing personnel, planners and purchasing agents, end-user management, network operations personnel, and consultants. Students will gain a better appreciation for the roles of those involved in Frame Relay sales, deployment, and use by taking these courses. e-Digest is Designed for Students seeking to understand the business and technical aspects of frame relay use and deployment. Prerequisites Suggested prerequisite TRA courses: TEL210: Understanding Voice Communications: a Technical Introduction e-Digest Outline NET141: Basics of Frame Relay Frame Relay Introduction Frame Relay Service Parameters Virtual Circuits Congestion Management NET242: Inside the Frame Relay Protocol Frame Relay Terminology UNI, NNI, and LMI FR Frame Format PVC/SVC Operation Congestion Handling NET243: Frame Relay Customer Perspective Intro to Network Management SNMP End-to-End Network Management 28 ©1985-2012TRA LLC, All Rights Reserved. Corresponding Courses There are no Corresponding Courses for this title. Expected Outcomes Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Describe concepts behind how FR operates, equipment used and how interoperability is provided Explain the end-to-end FR connection Discuss profitable and non profitable FR applications NET244: Frame Relay Implementation Backbone Options Access and Applications NET245: Engineering a Frame Relay Solution Carrier Selection FR Implementation NET246: Frame Relay Service Configuration and Trouble Shooting Interface Issues Troubleshooting Release 6.0 TRA E-LEARNING LIBRARY Understanding Public Ethernet™ Estimated Learning Time 19 hours Training Format: e-Digest Course Code: NET310 Description Analysts estimate that more than 98% of all data transmissions start and end on an Ethernet connection. Although, once limited to application use within a business facility, Ethernet is now used in metropolitan and even wide area networks. This set of e-Topics provides a basic introduction to Public Ethernet, and the requirements for efficient operation. e-Digest is Designed for Students interested in understanding how the most common interface in data communications is being deployed for use within carrier networks. Prerequisites Suggested prerequisite TRA courses: DAT110: Understanding the Basics of Data Communications e-Digest Outline NET311: Ethernet Evolution Why Ethernet? Rates and Functions Competitors Standards Naming Conventions NET312: Ethernet Protocols Media Access Control Frame Structure Full-Duplex Operations Flow Control Auto Negotiation Virtual LANs Class of Service Link Aggregation Gigabit Ethernet 10 Gigabit Ethernet Physical Layer Structure NET313: Ethernet Networks Bridging Switching Spanning Tree Rapid Spanning Tree Routed Networks NET314: Metropolitan Ethernet Networks Basic Services Service Attributes 29 ©1985-2012TRA LLC, All Rights Reserved. Corresponding Courses The following has corresponding information: ILT: Understanding Public Ethernet Expected Outcomes Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Describe the evolution of Ethernet and the changes that have allowed it to be extended to the public network Compare and contrast the alternatives for offering public Ethernet services including raw Ethernet, Ethernet over SONET/SDH, Resilient Packet Ring, and Ethernet over MPLS Metropolitan Ethernet Networks continued Bandwidth Profiles Network Architectures Ongoing Issues NET315: Ethernet Access and TDM Transport PPP and MLPPP Ethernet over DS1 and DS3 Ethernet in the First Mile Ethernet over SONET SDH Generic Framing Procedure Virtual Concatenation Link Capacity Adjustment Scheme NET316: Resilient Packet Ring Overview Transport Options Frame Structure Traffic Handling Protection NET317: Ethernet over MPLS MPLS Refresher MPLS VPN Network Elements Virtual Private Wire Service Virtual Private LAN Service Scalability and Hybrid Networks IP-only LAN service Release 6.0 TRA E-LEARNING LIBRARY Understanding Optical Networks™ Estimated Learning Time 23 hours Training Format: e-Digest Course Code: OPT220 Description This set of e-Topics introduces the basic terminology, concepts, capabilities, and issues associated with the optical revolution. Course content includes an introduction to optical networking, the basics of optics, and DWDM essentials. Key jargon, the `gee whiz,' the motivations, the technology, the ugly truths, and some of the ongoing challenges of optical networks are described. Communications industry professionals having little or no background in optics or optical networking but desire an intermediate-level understanding will find these courses well suited. e-Digest is Designed for Students who have a need for an intermediate level of understanding of optical networks. Prerequisites Suggested prerequisite TRA courses: DAT110: Understanding the Basics of Data Communications e-Digest Outline OPT201: Optical Basics Nature of Light Transmitters/Receivers Optical Fiber Dispersion Nonlinear Effects OPT101: SONET/SDH Basics Optical Fiber Transmission Hierarchies Standard Optical Interfaces High Bandwidth Transp. Super-Rate Channels Virtual Tributaries SONET/SDH Apps/Products OPT202: DWDM Essentials A Brief History Components for DWDM Fiber Choices for DWDM Optical Amplifiers Dispersion Management Optical Switches Bandwidth Potential 30 Corresponding Courses The following has corresponding information: ILT: Understanding Optical Networks Expected Outcomes Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Understand basics terminology, directions, potential and issues of optical networks OPT211: Next Generation OPT206: Reconfigurable Optical SONET/SDH Add-Drop Multiplexers (ROADM) Introduction Optical Networks and Wavelength Division Virtual Concatenation Multiplexing Link Capacity Adjustment Add-Drop Multiplexers and Scheme Cross-Connects Generic Framing Procedure ROADM Technologies Forward Error Correction NET160: Fiber to the Premises (FTTP) FTTP Basics FTTP Deployments Future of FTTP OPT212: Understanding Passive Optical Network (PON) Technologies PON Technology Overview ATM PONs and Broadband PONs Gigabit PON Ethernet PON Next Generation PONs PON Comparisons OPT205: Optical Transport Network, OTN Electro-Optical Network All-Optical (Photonic) Network Optical Networking Summary ©1985-2012TRA LLC, All Rights Reserved. Release 6.0 TRA E-LEARNING LIBRARY Understanding Emerging Broadband Technologies™ Estimated Learning Time 32 hours Training Format: e-Digest Course Code: EBT201 Description Users' insatiable demand for increasingly higher bandwidth repeatedly provides challenges and opportunities for service providers. As a result, a variety of technologies and system implementations are being deployed providing many different service offerings. This set of e-Topics presents the technologies most able to meet the demands, including Fiber to the Premises (FTTP), next generation SONET/SDH, DWDM, Ethernet, 802 broadband technologies, and emerging broadband cellular such as 1xEV-DO Broadband Wireless. e-Digest is Designed for Students who want an in-depth overview of the technologies used to meet the demands for ever-increasing bandwidth in communications networks. Prerequisites Suggested prerequisite TRA courses: WIR110: Understanding the Basics of Wireless Communications OPT220: Understanding Optical Networks DAT110: Understanding the Basics of Data Communications Corresponding Courses There are no Corresponding Courses for this title. Expected Outcomes At the end of this course students should be able to: Compare broadband access technologies such as FTTP, FTTN, xDSL, Hybrid Fiber-Coax and Wireless Describe optical core technologies such as DWDM and ROADM Discuss broadband switching and routing based on Ethernet, IP and MPLS e-Digest Outline CAT102: Alternative Access Technologies Digital Subscriber Line Option Cable Architecture for Voice, Data, and Video Services Wi-Fi or 802.11 Networks 802.16 WiMAX Technology Broadband over Powerlines OPT211: Next Generation SONET/SDH Introduction Virtual Concatenation Link Capacity Adjustment Scheme Generic Framing Procedure Forward Error Correction OPT212: Understanding Passive Optical Network (PON) Technologies PON Technology Overview ATM PONs and Broadband PONs Gigabit PON Ethernet PON Next Generation PONs PON Comparisons OPT202: DWDM Essentials A Brief History Components for DWDM Fiber Choices for DWDM Optical Amplifiers Dispersion Management Optical Switches Bandwidth Potential 31 OPT205: Optical Transport Network, OTN Electro-Optical Network All-Optical (Photonic) Network Optical Networking Summary NET311: Ethernet Evolution Why Ethernet? Rates and Functions Competitors Standards Naming Conventions NET314: Metropolitan Ethernet Networks Basic Services Service Attributes Bandwidth Profiles Network Architectures Ongoing Issues OPT206: Reconfigurable Optical AddDrop Multiplexers (ROADM) Optical Networks and Wavelength Division Multiplexing Add-Drop Multiplexers and CrossConnects ROADM Technologies VID101: Broadcast Video Overview The TV Picture TV Distribution Digital TV ©1985-2012TRA LLC, All Rights Reserved. VID102: Video Basics Properties of Human Vision TV-Video Fundamentals NTSC Signal Digital Video (DV) Consumer Tips 1. 802.16 Fixed and Mobile MANs 802.16 Overview 802.16 Fixed Broadband Wireless Access 802.16e Mobile Broadband Wireless Access WiMAX Forum 2. 802.20 Mobile Broadband Wireless Access Overview Physical Layer 3. 802.22 Wireless Regional Area Network Overview License Exempt Status of 802.22 Network Architecture WIR311: 1xEV-DO Broadband Wireless 1xEV-DO Overview and Applications 1xEV-DO Relevancy within Cellular Evolution 1xEV-DO System Architecture Achieving High Performance in 1xEV-DO 1xEV-DO use of TDM and CDM Release 6.0 TRA E-LEARNING LIBRARY Understanding the Basics of SONET™ Estimated Learning Time 9 hours Training Format: e-Digest Course Code: OPT110 Description SONET and SDH are the global standards for optical telecommunications. They define the transport infrastructure for telecommunications networks worldwide. This set of e-Topics introduces students to the SONET/SDH standard, the basic terminology, concepts, capabilities, and associated issues. e-Digest is Designed for Students who want to understand the basics of the optical transmission system that provides the transport for both public and private networks. Prerequisites Suggested prerequisite TRA courses: DAT110: Understanding the Basics of Data Communications e-Digest Outline OPT101: SONET/SDH Basics Optical Fiber Transmission Hierarchies Standard Optical Interfaces High Bandwidth Transp. Super-Rate Channels Virtual Tributaries SONET/SDH Apps/Products OPT102: SONET/SDH Framing and Overhead SONET frame SONET Overhead Pointers in SONET OPT103: SONET/SDH Topologies and Rings Review of SONET Basics Point-to-Point Rings ATM on SONET 32 ©1985-2012TRA LLC, All Rights Reserved. Corresponding Courses The following has corresponding information: ILT: Understanding the Basics of SONET and Optical Networking Expected Outcomes At the end of this course students should be able to: Describe SONET rates and formats Explain SONET protection schemes Identify SONET network elements OPT211: Next Generation SONET/SDH Introduction Virtual Concatenation Link Capacity Adjustment Scheme Generic Framing Procedure Forward Error Correction Release 6.0 TRA E-LEARNING LIBRARY Understanding Access Technologies™ Estimated Learning Time 9 hours Training Format: e-Digest Course Code: CAT210 Description Users' insatiable demand for increasingly higher bandwidth repeatedly provides challenges and opportunities for service providers. As a result, a variety of technologies and system implementations are being deployed providing many different service offerings to provide broadband access communications. This set of e-Topics presents the access technologies most able to meet the demands, including Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) options, cable, fiber to the premises (FTTP), 802.11 Wi-Fi, 802.16 WiMAX, broadband over powerlines, and broadband access through emerging cellular technologies. Students looking for a good overview of the myriad of technologies providing broadband access will want to review these courses. e-Digest is Designed for Students who want to understand the different type of technology offerings to deploy broadband access communications. Prerequisites Suggested prerequisite TRA courses: TEL210: Understanding Voice Communications: a Technical Introduction DAT110: Understanding the Basics of Data Communications e-Digest Outline CAT102: Alternative Access Technologies Digital Subscriber Line Option Cable Architecture for Voice, Data, and Video Services Wi-Fi or 802.11 Networks 802.16 WiMAX Technology Broadband over Powerlines NET160: Fiber to the Premises (FTTP) FTTP Basics FTTP Deployments Future of FTTP TEL125: Telephone Access Loops and Impairments Issues and Definitions Analog and Digital Loops and Loop Impairment Internet Access 33 ©1985-2012TRA LLC, All Rights Reserved. Corresponding Courses There are no Corresponding Courses for this title. Expected Outcomes Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Understand the different technologies used to deploy broadband communication access Explain the basic differences between broadband access technologies WIR144: Emerging Cellular Networks Evolution of the CDMA2000® and UMTS Technology Family Standards Services Offered by State of the Art Cell phone Carriers Potential new Cell phone services pioneered in other countries WIR311: 1xEV-DO Broadband Wireless 1xEV-DO Overview and Applications 1xEV-DO Relevancy within Cellular Evolution 1xEV-DO System Architecture Achieving High Performance in 1xEV-DO 1xEV-DO use of TDM and CDM WIR281: Overview of 802 Wireless IEEE 802 Series of Wireless o Overview of the IEEE 802 Standards o Wireless Market Opportunities o Licensed and Unlicensed Frequency Bands Interworking Among IEEE 802 Wireless Standards o Coexistence o IEEE 802 Working Group Activity o 802.21 Handoff Working Group Release 6.0 TRA E-LEARNING LIBRARY Understanding ATM™ Estimated Learning Time 9 hours Training Format: e-Digest Course Code: ATM110 Description This set of e-Topics provides an understanding of Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) which may reside within the access or backbone of a network. Although ATM isn't "visible" as a service to communications users, it is essential to the provision of many other services. As a major technology for integrating voice, data, and video traffic on a single network, it is important to understand where and how ATM is provisioned in support of voice, IP, DSL and Frame Relay services. Since one of today's hot topics is voice migration, a significant portion of this set of courses is dedicated to explaining Voice over ATM. This set of courses explains these and more. e-Digest is Designed for Telecommunications professionals who wish to understand current ATM technologies, where ATM is deployed in a network, and the issues involved in migrating non-ATM traffic to ATM. Prerequisites Suggested prerequisite TRA courses: DAT110: Understanding the Basics of Data Communications e-Digest Outline ATM102: ATM: A Business Perspective ATM: Business Benefits Broadband and B-ISDN ATM Implementation FR / IP Comparison ATM103: ATM Standards and Interfaces Standards Organizations Physical Interfaces Functional Interfaces ATM104: ATM Services Provided to Users Service Classes Adaptation Types Quality of Service Traffic Contract Drawing It All Together Security 34 ©1985-2012TRA LLC, All Rights Reserved. Corresponding Courses The following has corresponding information: ILT: Understanding ATM Expected Outcomes Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Understand and appreciate the basics of ATM Understand why ATM is considered so significant to the communications industry as a solution for many of the networking challenges in both the access and backbone networks ATM105: The ATM Protocol Congestion Issues OAM Support Misdelivered Cells UNI/NNI Cell Formats Release 6.0 TRA E-LEARNING LIBRARY Understanding Advanced ATM™ Estimated Learning Time 8 hours Training Format: e-Digest Course Code: ATM210 Description This set of e-Topics goes beyond the basics of ATM technology providing students with a solid understanding of how ATM is deployed in modern multi-technology networks. With a focus on the technical and engineering aspects of ATM, IP, and Frame relay, this set of courses describes the equipment, services, and issues surrounding the implementation of ATM. Associated business issues are also addressed. e-Digest is Designed for Telecommunications professionals looking for a comprehensive understanding of ATM, including the technical, engineering, and business aspects of ATM, IP and Frame Relay, and their role in today's networks. Prerequisites Suggested prerequisite TRA courses: ATM110: Understanding ATM DAT110: Understanding the Basics of Data Communications e-Digest Outline ATM201: ATM for the Public Carrier Backbone Network Interworking ATM as a Frame Relay Backbone ATM as a Circuit Backbone ATM as an IP Backbone ATM202: Public Carrier ATM Service Interworking ATM Service Interworking ATM203: ATM over ADSL ATM Access Alternatives ATM ADSL Applications ATM over ADSL Protocol Layer Functions ATM204: Video over ATM Business Drivers Video - how do we do it? 35 ©1985-2012TRA LLC, All Rights Reserved. Corresponding Courses The following has corresponding information: ILT: Understanding Advanced ATM Expected Outcomes Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Describe how ATM works with other protocols Understand in-depth engineering complexities Identify equipment, services and associated issues ATM205: Switching and Routing over ATM Routing vs. Switching LANs - ATM and Ethernet ATM LAN Emulation Classical IP/ATM Multiprotocol over ATM, MPOA Multiprotocol Label Switching, MPLS Comparing the Options ATM206: PNNI: Private Network to Network Interface Private NNI Overview PNNI Routing PNNI Signaling Release 6.0 TRA E-LEARNING LIBRARY Understanding MPLS VPNs™ Estimated Learning Time 7 hours Training Format: e-Digest Course Code: NET159 Description This set of e-Topics focuses on the MPLS Virtual Private Networking (VPN) applications using Border Gateway Protocol (BGP). MPLS and BGP-based VPNs have emerged as high-growth areas for service providers and enterprise network managers because MPLS enables a decoupling of IP addresses from the control architecture enabling improved functionality, simplification, lowered costs, new levels of Service Level Agreements (SLAs), and additional levels of security. This set of courses details MPLS procedures and processes, takes a step-by-step approach to standards, shows how traffic engineering and Quality of Service (QoS) features of MPLS are leveraged with VPN flexible addressing and security. Ultimately, these e-Topics dive deeply into the operational aspects of providing VPNs on MPLS-based networks and exercise all the baseline knowledge from the Understanding MPLS course. e-Digest is Designed for Students who want to understand the power of MPLS and master the issues, terms, and requirements associated with MPLS networks. Prerequisites Suggested prerequisite TRA courses: NET220: Understanding TCP/IP DAT110: Understanding the Basics of Data Communications NET110: Understanding IP Networking and VPNs e-Digest Outline NET150: Overview of MPLS MPLS Overview MPLS Components MPLS Operation MPLS Label Distribution MPLS Applications NET151: Why MPLS? Reduced Carrier Operation Costs ATM Backbone Scalability Quality of Service Traffic Engineering VPN Services NET152: MPLS Architecture and Concepts Pushing, swapping, and Popping MPLS Labels MPLS VPN Architecture MPLS Tunneling 36 ©1985-2012TRA LLC, All Rights Reserved. Corresponding Courses The following has corresponding information: ILT: Understanding MPLS VPNs Expected Outcomes Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Explain why the implementation of MPLS and BGP-based MPLS VPNs have emerged as highgrowth areas for service providers and enterprise networks Understand how MPLS VPNs improve functionality, simplify operational costs, and improve network scalability for VPN services while continuing to support security and Quality of Service Understand the IETF standards for MPLS VPN functions and processes Identify the routers and switches that enable MPLS VPNs MPLS Architecture and Concepts continued Label Distribution NET153: Constraint-Based Routing in MPLS Brief Review of Routing and MPLS Constraint Based Routing Enhancing OSPF for MPLS Enhancing IS-IS for MPLS Fast Re-route in MPLS NET154: Basic Setup and Operation of MPLS Layer3 VPNs MPLS VPN Setup and Operation NET155: MPLS WANs Multiprotocol Label Switching Concepts Optical Networking Release 6.0 TRA E-LEARNING LIBRARY Understanding the Basics of IPTV™ Estimated Learning Time 17 hours Training Format: e-Digest Course Code: VID140 Description Traditional telephone companies are adopting IPTV to deliver the video component of the voice/data/video triple play. This course reviews the rationale for choosing IPTV, provides examples of the types of services that IPTV can support and describes the network and access architectures typically used to deliver IPTV to the customer. Network design challenges to deliver acceptable Quality of Experience are discussed and techniques to mitigate the effects of network impairments such as lost packets are presented. Prerequisites There are no prerequisites for this title. e-Digest Outline VID102: Video Basics Properties of Human Vision TV-Video Fundamentals NTSC Signal Digital Video (DV) Consumer Tips VID103: Video Compression Basics Compression Tools Video Coding Standards NET264: Multicast for IPTV Overview and Addressing Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP) Protocol Independent Multicast (PIM) NET261: TelcoTV - IPTV Technology Overview Introduction Network Architecture xDSL Access Service Providers Quality of Experience Service Availability Lost Packets Bandwidth Management Channel Change Time 37 ©1985-2012TRA LLC, All Rights Reserved. Corresponding Courses There are no Corresponding Courses for this title. Expected Outcomes Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Describe how IPTV works with other protocols Understand IPTV network engineering complexities Identify equipment, services and associated issues TRA E-LEARNING LIBRARY Wireless Networks Curriculum Wireless Networks Curriculum Overview In today's increasingly mobile world, working from a fixed desktop device communicating by wires is no longer acceptable. Professionals expect and demand the flexibility to work from any location. Students can learn about all things wireless by taking the courses found in TRA's Wireless Networks curriculum. Courses within this curriculum provide a broad and deep understanding of wireless by addressing the technology basics, terminology, evolution of cellular networks to 4G, LTE, wireless 802.11 LANs, WiFi, WiMAX MANs, demand for wireless data, emerging wireless standards, and interworking among wireless networks and with landline networks. Students will gain practical knowledge by learning from the topics found within TRA's Wireless Networking courses. Wireless Networks Curriculum e-Digests Understanding the Evolution of Wireless Backhaul e-Digest Collection Understanding CDMA Understanding 802.11 Protocols and Procedures Understanding GPRS Understanding the Basics of Wireless Communications See the product page found in the Network Fundamentals Curriculum Understanding Radio Fundamentals See the product page found in the Network Fundamentals Curriculum Understanding Emerging Wireless Technologies Understanding IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) for All-IP Networks Understanding Emerging 802 Wireless Understanding Mobile Internet Access Understanding GSM Understanding 3G Mobile Network Infrastructure Understanding 3G Mobile Radio Technologies Understanding UMTS Understanding CDMA2000 and High-Speed Mobile Internet Understanding WiMAX Understanding LTE and SAE Understanding Converged Communication 38 ©1985-2012TRA LLC, All Rights Reserved. TRA E-LEARNING LIBRARY Release 6.0 Understanding the Evolution of Wireless Backhaul™ Estimated Learning Time 10 hours Training Format: e-Digest Course Code: WIR190 Description Wireless service providers are aggressively upgrading their backhaul networks to meet the surging growth in user traffic. This electronic course provides an overview of the backhaul infrastructure and examines many of the technologies and associated issues that service providers face as they migrate, their backhaul networks. We start with a primer on the basics of backhaul, who provides it and how it has evolved. We then look at the options for backhaul media and discuss the relative merits and limitations of copper, microwave and fiber backhaul. Next we examine the requirements for synchronization in wireless networks and discuss the options for providing timing as the traditional T1 and E1 connections are retired. Finally, we discuss why essentially all wireless service providers are evolving to the use of Ethernet for backhaul and we examine the Ethernet services that can be used to provide backhaul, some of the issues that must be addressed, such as bandwidth management, and the standards that have emerged for testing and maintaining Ethernet services. e-Digest is Designed for Telecommunication professionals looking for an overview of the technologies involved with wireless backhaul. Prerequisites Suggested prerequisite TRA courses: TEL210: Understanding Voice Communications: a Technical Introduction WIR110: Understanding the Basics of Wireless Communications e-Digest Outline WIR194: Understanding the Basics of Wireless Backhaul Industry Overview Backhaul Evolution WIR195: Understanding Backhaul Media Copper Based Backhaul Microwave Based Backhaul Fiber-Based Backhaul WIR196: Understanding Synchronization for Wireless Backhaul Overview of Synchronization for Wireless Backhaul Synchronization for Wireless Backhaul TDM and GPS Synchronous Ethernet IEEE 1588v2 Summary 39 ©1985-2012TRA LLC, All Rights Reserved. Corresponding Courses There are no Corresponding Courses for this title. Expected Outcomes At the end of this course the student should be able to: Describe the infrastructure that is used to provide wireless backhaul and how it has evolved through the wireless technology generations Identify the relative merits and limitations of copper, microwave and fiber-based physical media for backhaul Explain why wireless networks need synchronization and the options for providing it as backhaul networks migrate from circuit-based to packet-based Discuss why all service providers are migrating to Ethernet-based backhaul and how Ethernet services can be used to provide backhaul transport WIR197: Understanding Ethernet Backhaul Ethernet Lines, LANs and Trees Pseudowires and Circuit Emulation Service Classes WIR198: Understanding Ethernet Backhaul: Technical Overview Overview Services and Service Classes Bandwidth Management TDM Support Release 6.0 TRA E-LEARNING LIBRARY Understanding CDMA™ Estimated Learning Time 10 hours Training Format: e-Digest Course Code: WIR230 Description CDMA has taken the mobile wireless world by storm, become a major Second Generation (2G) technology and the dominant technology choice for Third Generation (3G) systems. As a "spread spectrum" technology with robust interference tolerance, CDMA has been used for point-to-point military communications for many years. Making the technology suitable for cellular applications having many simultaneous users on the same frequency, required major innovations. However, CDMA technology is very different from preceding cellular technologies and is counter-intuitive and difficult to understand. This set of e-Topics builds new intuition that will enable you to understand CDMA concepts and provides a foundation for understanding 2G TIA-95 CDMA cellular and its evolution to 3G. e-Digest is Designed for Students desiring an intuitive understanding of CDMA concepts and the details of how CDMA is used in 2G CDMA. Also students wanting a solid foundation for understanding how CDMA is used in 3G W-CDMA/UMTS and CDMA2000. Prerequisites Suggested prerequisite TRA courses: WIR110: Understanding the Basics of Wireless Communications e-Digest Outline WIR231: CDMA Fundamentals A CDMA Analogy Major CDMA Characteristics WIR232: CDMA: TIA-95: Beyond the Basics Forward Radio Link Reverse Radio Link WIR233: Key CDMA Engineering Parameters CIR Eb/Io Capacity Formulas Handset Maximum Power Cell Loading Capacity and Coverage Limit Soft Handoff Parameters 40 ©1985-2012TRA LLC, All Rights Reserved. Corresponding Courses The following has corresponding information: ILT: Understanding CDMA Expected Outcomes Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Compare pseudo-random codes roles in CDMA systems and how they offer enhanced capacity, performance, call quality, and coverage, with other cellular technologies Understand why CDMA technology has been chosen for all major 3G standards Release 6.0 TRA E-LEARNING LIBRARY Understanding 802.11 Protocols and Procedures™ Estimated Learning Time 9 hours Training Format: e-Digest Course Code: WIR260 Description This set of e-Topics provides an overview of Wi-Fi deployment in wireless LANs. In today's increasingly mobile world, working from a fixed desktop device communicating by wires is no longer acceptable. Professionals expect and demand the flexibility to work from any location. Through the use of Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) technologies, individuals may simply and easily connect their devices of choice, and exchange information from nearly anywhere. These e-Topics provide an overview of the principal 802.11 specifications, including 802.11b,g, and n, enabling an understanding of these fast-growing technologies. Additionally, major alternative technologies used at the MAC and PHY layers and the reasoning behind the major attributes of these technologies, are compared. e-Digest is Designed for Students interested in understanding 802.11 Wireless LANs, their architecture, control, and radio aspects. Prerequisites Suggested prerequisite TRA courses: DAT110: Understanding the Basics of Data Communications e-Digest Outline WIR282: Overview of 802.11 Wireless LANs Overview of 802.11 Wireless LANs 802.11 Physical Layers Connecting to an 802.11 Wireless LAN Security WIR161: Overview of 802.11 Wireless LAN Operations Architecture Components Hidden Node Problems W-Fi Interoperability Testing 41 ©1985-2012TRA LLC, All Rights Reserved. Corresponding Courses The following has corresponding information: ILT: Understanding 802.11 Wireless LANs Protocols and Procedures Expected Outcomes Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Understand the fundamental concepts and principles of operation for 802.11 Wireless LANs Describe how the Wi-Fi Medium Access Control manages access and connections with a Wi-Fi Hub Discuss the evolution of the 802.11 Wi-Fi radio technologies to OFDM WIR335: Introduction to OFDM and OFDMA for LTE, WiMAX, and Wi-Fi Why OFDM/OFDMA? Illustrating the Benefits of OFDM Multicarrier How the DFT/FFT makes OFDM Implementable What's Orthogonal about OFDM? What's Different about OFDMA? WIR261: Wi-Fi Medium Access Control Scanning, Authentication, Association Operational Scenarios Handling Contention MAC Frame Structure Release 6.0 TRA E-LEARNING LIBRARY Understanding GPRS™ Estimated Learning Time 6 hours Training Format: e-Digest Course Code: WIR220 Description This set of e-Topics provides an understanding of the General Packet Radio Service (GPRS). To enable high-speed access to IP-based services, GPRS was developed as a packet-switched extension of the Global System for Mobile Communication (GSM) network. To support advanced mobile devices' access to the Internet and corporate Intranets, GPRS provides efficient use of shared resources, volume-based charging, rather than airtime charging, allows "always on" connections, and matches connections speeds to the needs of users and their applications. GPRS infrastructure (e.g., SGSNs and GGSNs) also serves as the foundation for the packet-switched domain of the Third Generation (3G) Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS). e-Digest is Designed for Students interested in acquiring an overview of GPRS radio technology and network infrastructure and its evolution. Prerequisites Suggested prerequisite TRA courses: NET110: Understanding IP Networking and VPNs DAT110: Understanding the Basics of Data Communications WIR120: Understanding GSM WIR110: Understanding the Basics of Wireless Communications e-Digest Outline WIR123: Introduction to GPRS - Data over GSM Data over GSM WIR253: IP Limitations for Mobile Users Portability vs. Full Mobility Simple IP Security Issues WIR227: GPRS Infrastructure for IP Mobility The GPRS Solution for Mobility Security Enabling Mobility 42 ©1985-2012TRA LLC, All Rights Reserved. Corresponding Courses The following has corresponding information: ILT: Understanding GSM ILT: Understanding Mobile Internet Access Expected Outcomes Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Explain GPRS architecture, elements, and services List the major functions of SGSNs and GGSNs Identify the different steps in setting up a GPRS data session Explain how GPRS tunnels handle IP mobility Summarize evolution paths Release 6.0 TRA E-LEARNING LIBRARY Understanding Emerging Wireless Technologies™ Estimated Learning Time 25 hours Training Format: e-Digest Course Code: EWT230 Description Today, the megatrends of wireless communications and the Internet are revolutionizing voice and data communications. Wireless technology has become ubiquitous for voice applications, and is becoming the access technology of choice for data applications. As result, the development of new radio technologies and network elements that, offer new services and service possibilities. This set of courses was designed with a focus on the major technologies that have been deployed, as well as those likely to be deployed within the next one to three years; such as the two major 3G cellular technologies, UMTS/W-CDMA and CDMA2000 and their evolution to 4G, as well as the 802 wireless technologies, including WiMAX. While other courses provide in-depth coverage of major technology steps, this set of courses is presented as a technology overview so students have a sense of the complex evolutionary paths in a simplified and abbreviated format. e-Digest is Designed for Newcomers to the field and experienced professionals who want to learn the broad perspectives of wireless communications. Prerequisites Suggested prerequisite TRA courses: WIR110: Understanding the Basics of Wireless Communications DAT110: Understanding the Basics of Data Communications e-Digest Outline WIR143: Cellular Evolution from 2G to 3G: A Broad Overview Cellular Evolution from 2G to 3G W-CDMA/UMTS CDMA2000® Evolution to 3G 3G Evolution Summary WIR281: Overview of 802 Wireless IEEE 802 Series of Wireless Interworking Among IEEE 802 Wireless Standards WIR201: FemtoCells: A Mobile Network Operator Perspective Context Business Perspective Network Architecture Access Interference QoS and Performance 43 Corresponding Courses The following has corresponding information: ILT: Understanding Emerging Wireless Technologies Expected Outcomes Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Understand and appreciate some of the new wireless technologies being deployed and those on the horizon Gain insight on how these technologies are related to each other, and their possible impact on the overall wireless marketplace WIR282: Overview of 802.11 Wireless LANs Overview of 802.11 Wireless LANs 802.11 Physical Layers Connecting to an 802.11 Wireless LAN Security WIR283: Overview of 802.15 Personal Area Networks Overview of Wireless Personal Area Networks, WPANs 802.15.1 Blue Tooth 802.15.3 High Rate WPAN 802.15.4 Low Power WPAN WIR284: Overview of 802.xx Broadband Wireless Access 802.16 Fixed and Mobile MANs 802.20 Mobile Broadband Wireless Access 802.22 Wireless Regional Area Network ©1985-2012TRA LLC, All Rights Reserved. WIR291: Intro to Broadband Wireless and 802.16 WiMAX WiMAX and Broadband Wireless Technologies WiMAX Market Opportunities Licensed and LicensedExempt Spectrum The WiMAX Forum WIR292: 802.16 WiMAX Physical Layer WiMAX Protocol Stack Non-Line-Of-Sight Capability Why OFDM? WiMAX 256 OFDM Characteristics WiMAX Performance WIR331: UMTS Evolution to LTE/SAE UMTS Evolution of the Radio Access Network (E-UTRAN) SAE Evolution of the Core Network Architecture and Major Protocols Release 6.0 TRA E-LEARNING LIBRARY Understanding IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) for All-IP Networks™ Estimated Learning Time 8 hours Training Format: e-Digest Course Code: WIR300 Description The evolution to an All-IP network is underway and the blueprint is IMS. Although unfolding more rapidly in the wireless arena, it is occurring in both wired and wireless networks. This set of courses describe how wireless networks are being upgraded with 3G network elements, protocols, and call/session control procedures to accommodate multimedia applications. The collection of e-Topics content explains how all traffic will use IP for transport, and how SIP (Session Initiation Protocol), and SDP (Session Description Protocol) provide the new all-encompassing call and session control for multimedia calls as well as call control for traditional voice calls and session control for simple data sessions such as web browsing. The e-Digest also highlights the new functional network elements specified by standards bodies to enable the evolution including Call Session Control Functions (CSCFs), Media Gateway Control Functions (MGCFs), Media Gateways, (MGs), Breakout Gateway Control Functions (BGCFs), and more. e-Digest is Designed for Students seeking to understand the IMS All-IP network evolution for delivering voice, data and video services on a single network. Prerequisites Suggested prerequisite TRA courses: NET220: Understanding TCP/IP o DAT110: Understanding the Basics of Data Communications WIR110: Understanding the Basics of Wireless Communications e-Digest Outline WIR301: IMS Primer WIR302: IMS Architecture Network Elements 3G Evolution to IMS IMS Functional Elements IMS Service Scenarios IMS and CDMA2000® Network Architecture WIR304: IMS Intermediate-Level Message Flows REGISTER Scenario Mobile Origination to ISDN Multimedia Session Scenario QOS Management Scenarios B2BUA Scenario for Session Forwarding IMS Presence Scenarios 44 ©1985-2012TRA LLC, All Rights Reserved. Corresponding Courses The following has corresponding information: ILT: Understanding IMS for All-IP Networks Expected Outcomes Upon completion of these course, students should be able to: Define the new IMS network functional elements Diagram how SIP, SDP, and MEGACO are used Explain the typical message flows for an IMS multimedia session Discuss the potential for new services WIR303: Detailed IMS Operational Scenarios Transitions to IMS SIP Modifications for IMS SIP Headers and Session Description Protocol Parameters Detailed IMS Session Setup Example Release 6.0 TRA E-LEARNING LIBRARY Understanding Emerging 802 Wireless™ Estimated Learning Time 26 hours Training Format: e-Digest Course Code: WIR280 Description Analysts estimate that at least 45% of the workforce uses a mobile data device, such as a notebook or PDA, as a productivity tool. This set of courses describes and contrast the different IEEE 802 Wireless technologies and standards. For instance, the courses identify how the IEEE standards for 802.11 and 802.15.1 Bluetooth are being used for deploying Wireless Local Area Networks, and Wireless Personal Area Networks, respectively. Technologies such as provided by 802.15.4 ZigBee for large sensor networks, and 802.16 WiMAX for fixed/portable and mobile broadband wireless access and Metropolitan Area Networks are also explained. These courses provide an excellent overview for students wanting to understand the 802 technologies and their applications. e-Digest is Designed for Forward-looking designers, product planners and network operators who need a solid understanding of the existing and emerging IEEE wireless standards. Prerequisites Suggested prerequisite TRA courses: WIR110: Understanding the Basics of Wireless Communications DAT110: Understanding the Basics of Data Communications e-Digest Outline WIR281: Overview of 802 Wireless IEEE 802 Series of Wireless Interworking Among IEEE 802 Wireless Standards WIR282: Overview of 802.11 Wireless LANs Overview of 802.11 Wireless LANs 802.11 Physical Layers Connecting to an 802.11 Wireless LAN Security WIR161: Overview of 802.11 Wireless LAN Operations Architecture Components Hidden Node Problems W-Fi Interoperability Testing WIR261: Wi-Fi Medium Access Control Scanning, Authentication, Association Operational Scenarios Handling Contention MAC Frame Structure 45 Corresponding Courses The following has corresponding information: ILT: Understanding 802 Wireless Standards Expected Outcomes Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Understand the radio technologies and techniques being deployed in emerging 802 wireless networks Describe and contrast IEEE wireless standards including 802.11 LAN, 802.15 PAN, and 802.16 MAN Discuss the major applications for each of these standards and explain how the standards meet their requirements WIR283: Overview of 802.15 Personal Area Networks Overview of Wireless Personal Area Networks, WPANs 802.15.1 Blue Tooth 802.15.3 High Rate WPAN 802.15.4 Low Power WPAN WIR284: Overview of 802.xx Broadband Wireless Access 802.16 Fixed and Mobile MANs 802.22 Wireless Regional Area Network WIR291: Intro to Broadband Wireless and 802.16 WiMAX WiMAX and Broadband Wireless Technologies WiMAX Market Opportunities Licensed and Licensed-Exempt Spectrum The WiMAX Forum WIR292: 802.16 WiMAX 256 OFDM Physical Layer WiMAX Protocol Stack Non-Line-Of-Sight Capability Why OFDM? WiMAX 256 OFDM Characteristics WiMAX Performance ©1985-2012TRA LLC, All Rights Reserved. WIR295: Overview of IEEE 802.16e Extensions for Mobile WiMAX Mobile WiMAX Physical Layer Scalable OFDM and OFDMA Subchannels on DL and UL for Greater Efficiency OFDMA vs. OFDM Handover Procedures Sleep and Idle Modes for Extended Battery Life Enhanced Channel Estimation Subchannelization in More Detail WIR335: Introduction to OFDM and OFDMA for LTE, WiMAX, and Wi-Fi Why OFDM/OFDMA Illustrating the Benefits of OFDM Multicarrier How the DFT/FFT make OFDM Implementable What's Orthogonal about OFDM? Major Characteristics of OFDM and OFDMA as used in LTE, Mobile WiMAX, and Wi-Fi What's Different about OFDMA? Release 6.0 TRA E-LEARNING LIBRARY Understanding Mobile Internet Access™ Estimated Learning Time 12 hours Training Format: e-Digest Course Code: WIR270 Description Today, the megatrends of wireless communications and the Internet are revolutionizing voice and data communications. Putting the two together - Mobile Internet Access - provides an explosive, promising field for a range of new services and applications. This set of e-Topics focuses on how cellular networks support IP mobility. Mobile IP (used in CDMA2000 networks) and GPRS (used in GPRS/UMTS networks) are explained including their infrastructure protocols and technologies, the bottlenecks and limitations of today's networks, the progress of solutions possible through the use of 2.5G and 3G cellular networks, and the standards for providing mobile Internet packet-switched infrastructure. e-Digest is Designed for Students interested in an overview of Mobile Data Applications and networks and how 2.5G and 3G network architectures, infrastructures, and protocols support highbit-rate multimedia services. Prerequisites Suggested prerequisite TRA courses: NET110: Understanding IP Networking and VPNs o DAT110: Understanding the Basics of Data Communications WIR110: Understanding the Basics of Wireless Communications Corresponding Courses The following has corresponding information: ILT: Understanding Mobile Internet Access Expected Outcomes Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Understand the network infrastructure technologies addressing the need for cost-effective and efficient mobile Internet access Describe how Mobile IP and GPRS enable IP mobility enabling users to move seamlessly without dropping TCP/IP sessions. e-Digest Outline WIR143: Cellular Evolution from 2G to 3G: A Broad Overview Cellular Evolution from 2G to 3G W-CDMA/UMTS CDMA2000® Evolution to 3G 3G Evolution Summary WIR253: IP Limitations for Mobile Users Portability vs. Full Mobility Simple IP Security Issues WIR254: Mobile IP for CDMA2000 Mobile IP Overview Mobile IP in Depth WIR227: GPRS Infrastructure for IP Mobility The GPRS Solution for Mobility Security Enabling Mobility 46 ©1985-2012TRA LLC, All Rights Reserved. Release 6.0 TRA E-LEARNING LIBRARY Understanding GSM™ Estimated Learning Time 10 hours Training Format: e-Digest Course Code: WIR120 Description Introduced in 1991, Global System for Mobile Communications presently support; more than three billion subscribers in more than 210 countries. This phenomenal growth can be attributed to GSM's support for international roaming which permits users traveling nearly anywhere in the world to receive the same features and services provided by their home network. This collection of e-Topics provides students insights into what GSM is, how it works, and how it is the starting point for the evolution to 3G UMTS. e-Digest is Designed for Students wanting to understand GSM and to understand the starting point for GSM/GPRS/UMTS evolution. Prerequisites Suggested prerequisite TRA courses: WIR110: Understanding the Basics of Wireless Communications e-Digest Outline WIR121: GSM Introduction The Early Years Services and Evolution GSM Market Growth WIR122: GSM Network Aspects The GSM PLMN Network Elements GSM Signaling Protocols WIR123: Introduction to GPRS - Data over GSM Data over GSM WIR223: GSM Traffic Channel Speech Encoding Channel Coding Encryption Stealing Flags Burst Building Modulation 47 ©1985-2012TRA LLC, All Rights Reserved. Corresponding Courses The following has corresponding information: ILT: Understanding GSM Expected Outcomes Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Understand how this technology operates and how its technical features make it one of the most dominant digital cellular standards in the world Gain insights of GSM’s air interface, how it supports basic voice communications Describe how GSM is evolving to support user data and related services WIR224: GSM Logical/Physical Channels Logical Channels in GSM The Family of Bursts GSM Frame Structures Allowable Channel Combination WIR226: GSM System Capacity An Initial Approach Interference Reduction Release 6.0 TRA E-LEARNING LIBRARY Understanding 3G Mobile Network Infrastructure™ Estimated Learning Time 33 hours Training Format: e-Digest Course Code: WIR320 Description Third Generation (3G) wireless systems supports service providers' requirements for lowered costs, improved capacity, and fulfilling a growing demand for wireless data applications. Advances in radio access technologies, have made it possible from 3G systems to support higher bit-rates than experienced in 2G wireless systems. This set of e-Topics simplifies the complexity of 3G technology choices and the many options possible for evolving from current 2G networks to 3G. The student will learn the UMTS/W-CDMA and CDMA2000 competing technologies, evolution paths, and the exciting capabilities that are possible. Although this collection of courses deals briefly with the CDMA radio technology, the focus is on the UMTS network infrastructure and the CDMA2000 network infrastructure. Also included is how each of these two infrastructures supports IP mobility: using GPRS for UMTS IP mobility vs. using Mobile IP for CDMA2000 IP mobility. e-Digest is Designed for Students desiring an understanding of the infrastructure of UMTS and CDMA2000 3G cellular networks. Prerequisites Students should understand wireless and digital cellular/PCS concepts by taking: NET220: Understanding TCP/IP o DAT110: Understanding the Basics of Data Communications WIR110: Understanding the Basics of Wireless Communications e-Digest Outline WIR143: Cellular Evolution from 2G to 3G: A Broad Overview Cellular Evolution from 2G to 3G W-CDMA/UMTS CDMA2000® Evolution to 3G 3G Evolution Summary WIR212: CDMA Essentials Overview for 3G CDMA Fundamentals Overview 2G Brief Review CDMA Choice for 3G WIR241: UMTS Network and Protocol Architecture UMTS Evolution UTRA and ATM UMTS Protocols UTRAN Configuration 48 Corresponding Courses The following has corresponding information: ILT: Understanding 3G Mobile Network Infrastructure Expected Outcomes Upon Completion of this course students should be able to: Diagram the network infrastructure of both the UMTS and CDMA2000® networks Define the major functions of each network element Explain how GPRS is used in UMTS to support IP mobility Explain how Mobile IP is used in CDMA2000® to support IP mobility Compare and Contrast the UMTS and CDMA2000® network infrastructures WIR242: UMTS Operational Scenarios Access/Mobility View from the UTRAN Circuit-Switched Domain Packet-Switched Domain WIR251: CDMA2000 Architecture and Evolution Network Evolution to "All IP" CDMA2000® Network Evolution SIP, H.323, and MEGACO WIR311: 1xEV-DO Broadband Wireless 1xEV-DO Overview and Applications 1xEV-DO Relevancy within Cellular Evolution 1xEV-DO System Architecture Achieving High Performance in 1xEV-DO 1xEV-DO use of TDM and CDM ©1985-2012TRA LLC, All Rights Reserved. WIR253: IP Limitations for Mobile Users Portability vs. Full Mobility Simple IP Security Issues WIR254: Mobile IP for CDMA2000 Mobile IP Overview Mobile IP in Depth WIR227: GPRS Infrastructure for IP Mobility The GPRS Solution for Mobility Security Enabling Mobility Release 6.0 TRA E-LEARNING LIBRARY Understanding 3G Mobile Radio Technologies™ Estimated Learning Time 40 hours Training Format: e-Digest Course Code: WIR210 Description Third Generation (3G) wireless systems supports service providers' requirements for lowered costs, improved capacity, and fulfilling a growing demand for wireless data applications. Advances in radio access technologies, have made it possible for 3G systems to support higher bit-rates than experienced in 2G wireless systems. This set of courses simplifies the complexity of 3G technology choices and the many options possible for evolving from current 2G networks to 3G. Although this collection of e-Topics deals briefly with the network infrastructure, the focus is on the various 3G radio access concepts and technologies that distinguish 3G and 2G systems. e-Digest is Designed for Students interested in understanding the UMTS/W-CDMA and CDMA2000 3G radio technologies supporting the growth in highbit-rate cellular services. Prerequisites Suggested prerequisite TRA courses: WIR230: Understanding CDMA o WIR110: Understanding the Basics of Wireless Communications e-Digest Outline WIR143: Cellular Evolution from 2G to 3G: A Broad Overview Cellular Evolution from 2G to 3G W-CDMA/UMTS CDMA2000 Evolution to 3G 3G Evolution Summary WIR201: FemtoCells: A Mobile Network Operator Perspective Context Business Perspective Network Architecture Access Interference QoS and Performance WIR212: CDMA Essentials Overview for 3G CDMA Fundamentals Overview 2G Brief Review CDMA Choice for 3G WIR213: Key Technology Concepts for 3G Higher Bandwidths Required Packet/Circuit Services Coherent Demodulation TDD for 3G Eb/I0 Architecture Control Eb Limit I0 Smart Antennas Interference Cancellation 49 ©1985-2012TRA LLC, All Rights Reserved. Corresponding Courses The following has corresponding information: ILT: Understanding 3G Mobile Radio Technologies ILT: Understanding 3G Mobile Network Infrastructure WIR320: Understanding 3G Mobile Network Infrastructure Expected Outcomes Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Grasp 3G wireless and market impact Understand 3G standards for CDMA2000 and WCDMA/UMTS Diagram 3G technology evolution WIR241: UMTS Network and Protocol Architecture UMTS Evolution UTRA and ATM UMTS Protocols UTRAN Configuration WIR244: UMTS W-CDMA Radio Technology W-CDMA Characteristics UMTS Flexibility W-CDMA Uplink WIR255: CDMA2000 Radio Technology CDMA2000 Forward Radio Supplemental Channels Configuration/Data Rate Options Multi-Carrier Operation CDMA2000 Uplink CDMA Evolution WIR311: 1xEV-DO Broadband Wireless 1xEV-DO Overview and Applications 1xEV-DO Relevancy within Cellular Evolution 1xEV-DO System Architecture Achieving High Performance in 1xEV-DO 1xEV-DO use of TDM and CDM WIR341: UMTS Evolution to HSPA and HSPA+ Evolution Overview W-CDMA: The Starting Point in 3GPP Release 99 HSDPA in 3GPP Release 5 HSUPA (and HSPA) in 3GPP Release 6 HSPA+ in 3GPP Release 7 HSPA+ in 3GPP Release 8 HSPA+ in 3GPP Release 9 HSPA+ in 3GPP Release 10 Summary Release 6.0 TRA E-LEARNING LIBRARY Understanding UMTS™ Estimated Learning Time 37 hours Training Format: e-Digest Course Code: WIR240 Description This set of e-Topics profiles the world of cellular mobile communications through Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS). The courses explain how UMTS builds on and evolves from GSM and GPRS network designs and CDMA access technologies. With more than 80% of service providers worldwide adopting UMTS, and evolutionary plans in both the Radio Access and Core Networks, UMTS promises to be a hot topic for years to come. e-Digest is Designed for Students interested in understanding how the 2G GSM and 2.5G GPRS cellular networks have evolved to 3G with UMTS and W-CDMA. Prerequisites Suggested prerequisite TRA courses: WIR230: Understanding CDMA o WIR110: Understanding the Basics of Wireless Communications NET110: Understanding IP Networking and VPNs o DAT110: Understanding the Basics of Data Communications WIR120: Understanding GSM o WIR110: Understanding the Basics of Wireless Communications e-Digest Outline WIR143: Cellular Evolution from 2G to 3G: A Broad Overview Cellular Evolution from 2G to 3G W-CDMA/UMTS CDMA2000 Evolution to 3G 3G Evolution Summary WIR212: CDMA Essentials Overview for 3G CDMA Fundamentals Overview 2G Brief Review CDMA Choice for 3G WIR241: UMTS Network and Protocol Architecture UMTS Evolution UTRA and ATM UMTS Protocols UTRAN Configuration WIR242: UMTS Operational Scenarios Access/Mobility View from the UTRAN Circuit-Switched Domain Packet-Switched Domain 50 ©1985-2012TRA LLC, All Rights Reserved. Corresponding Courses The following has corresponding information: ILT: Understanding UMTS Expected Outcomes Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Identify UMTS 3G capabilities, market impact, release timeline and future evolution Describe UMTS network architecture, major characteristics, components, interfaces and protocols Explain how UMTS handles mobility and call handling WIR227: GPRS Infrastructure for IP Mobility The GPRS Solution for Mobility Security Enabling Mobility WIR244: UMTS W-CDMA Radio Technology W-CDMA Characteristics UMTS Flexibility W-CDMA Uplink WIR243: UMTS Open Service Architecture (OSA) OSA Service Goals OSA API OSA Services WIR341: UMTS Evolution to HSPA and HSPA+ Evolution Overview W-CDMA: The Starting Point in 3GPP Release 99 HSDPA in 3GPP Release 5 HSUPA (and HSPA) in 3GPP Release 6 HSPA+ in 3GPP Release 7 HSPA+ in 3GPP Release 8 HSPA+ in 3GPP Release 9 HSPA+ in 3GPP Release 10 Summary Release 6.0 TRA E-LEARNING LIBRARY Understanding CDMA2000 and High-Speed Mobile Internet™ Estimated Learning Time 14 hours Training Format: e-Digest Course Code: WIR250 Description This set of e-Topics provides an understanding of the Radio Access Network and the Mobile Internet infrastructure. CDMA2000 significantly contributes to relieving the bandwidth bottleneck associated with 2G networks, supporting improved voice capacity and high-bit-rate wireless data services, and combined with its graceful evolution from 2G networks CDMA2000 is intriguing to service providers looking to meet the needs of today's increasingly mobile and information demanding users. CDMA2000 networks provide high 1xEV-DO with support for up to 3 Mb/s. This set of eTopics explain how CDMA2000 1xEV-DO can support high bit-rate packets across the Radio Access Network, and how IP router-based Packet Data Serving Nodes (PDSN) can act as Mobile IP foreign agents to tunnel IP packets to mobile users. e-Digest is Designed for Students of the wireless industry that are interested in how the 3G CDMA2000 network supports high speed mobile internet with 1xEV-DO and Mobile IP technology. Prerequisites Suggested prerequisite TRA courses: WIR230: Understanding CDMA o WIR110: Understanding the Basics of Wireless Communications NET110: Understanding IP Networking and VPNs o DAT110: Understanding the Basics of Data Communications e-Digest Outline WIR251: CDMA2000 Architecture and Evolution Network Evolution to "All IP" CDMA2000 Network Evolution SIP, H.323, and MEGACO WIR252: CDMA2000 Operational Scenarios Packet Call Session/Scenario Examples Call/Session Flow WIR253: IP Limitations for Mobile Users Portability vs. Full Mobility Simple IP Security Issues 51 ©1985-2012TRA LLC, All Rights Reserved. Corresponding Courses The following has corresponding information: ILT: Understanding CDMA2000 and High-Speed Mobile Internet Expected Outcomes Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Explain how CDMA2000 1xEV-DO high bit rate is achieved Describe how Mobile IP works List the major CDMA2000 Infrastructure functions WIR254: Mobile IP for CDMA2000 Mobile IP Overview Mobile IP in Depth WIR311: 1xEV-DO Broadband Wireless 1xEV-DO Overview and Applications 1xEV-DO Relevancy within Cellular Evolution 1xEV-DO System Architecture Achieving High Performance in 1xEV-DO 1xEV-DO use of TDM and CDM Release 6.0 TRA E-LEARNING LIBRARY Understanding WiMAX™ Estimated Learning Time 34 hours Training Format: e-Digest Course Code: WIR290 Description WiMAX (IEEE 802.16) is "hot". It is being used to extend the popular Wireless LAN Wi-Fi hotspot coverage to wide-area Wireless MAN (Metropolitan Area Network) coverage. As done with Wi-Fi, WiMAX capability is being included in many notebook computers. This set of e-Topics explains the technologies behind Fixed and Mobile WiMAX including OFDM (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing) and OFDMA (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access) 4G technologies, as well as the Network Infrastructure. e-Digest is Designed for Students interested in understanding the technologies behind Fixed and Mobile WiMAX Radio (OFDM, and OFDMA) and Network Infrastructure, and having interest in the latest advances in wireless technology and 4G developments. Technical sales personnel, product managers, network planners and development engineers will enjoy this course. Prerequisites There are no prerequisites for this title. Corresponding Courses The following has corresponding information: ILT: Understanding WiMAX / IEEE 802.16 Expected Outcomes Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Understand the concepts of OFDM and OFDMA without resorting to complex mathematics Understand how OFDM and OFDMA are used in WiMAX and Mobile WiMAX Understand how the WiMAX network infrastructure supports mobile services Understand why OFDM and OFDMA are widely considered the choice for 4G wireless technology e-Digest Outline WIR291: Intro to Broadband Wireless and 802.16 WiMAX WiMAX and Broadband Wireless Technologies WiMAX Market Opportunities Licensed and Licensed-Exempt Spectrum The WiMAX Forum WIR335: Introduction to OFDM and OFDMA for LTE, WiMAX, and Wi-Fi Why OFDM/OFDMA? Illustrating the Benefits of OFDM Multicarrier How the DFT/FFT makes OFDM Implementable What's Orthogonal about OFDM? What's Different about OFDMA? WIR297: IEEE 802.16e Mobile WiMAX MAC Frame Structure WiMAX Network Architecture and Protocols Mobile Station Service Origination Operational Scenarios WiMAX Handover Operational Scenario WIR292: 802.16 WiMAX Physical Layer WiMAX Protocol Stack Non-Line-Of-Sight Capability Why OFDM? WiMAX 256 OFDM Characteristics WiMAX Performance WIR294: Key Radio Concepts for IEEE 802.16 WiMAX Adaptive Modulation and Coding (AMC) Multipath: What is Good? Multipath: What is Bad? Adaptive Antenna Systems and MiMo OFDM Subcarrier Orthagonality and Implementation OFDM Challenges Choosing the Optimum Subcarrier Bandwidth 52 ©1985-2012TRA LLC, All Rights Reserved. WIR293: WiMAX Protocols, Messages, and Operational Scenarios MAC Frame Structure MAC Procedures and Management MAC Message Flow WIR295: IEEE 802.16e Extensions for Mobile WiMAX Scalable OFDM and OFDMA Subchannels on DL and UL for Greater Efficiency OFDMA vs. OFDM Handover Procedures Sleep and Idle Modes for Extended Battery Life Enhanced Channel Estimation Other Enhancements Subchannelization in More Detail WIR296: Mobile WiMAX Network Infrastructure and Handover Scenario WiMAX Network Architecture and Protocols Mobile Station Service Origination Operational Scenarios WiMAX Handover Operational Scenario WIR298: IEEE 802.16e Mobile WiMAX MAC Messages Mobile WiMAX MAC Messages WIR299: MAC Message Flows for Mobile Station Initialization Procedure Subscriber Station Initialization Procedure Release 6.0 TRA E-LEARNING LIBRARY Understanding LTE and SAE™ Estimated Learning Time 5 hours Training Format: e-Digest Course Code: WIR330 Description This course is intended for students interested in understanding the UMTS LTE (Long-Term Evolution), the radio access network evolution, and SAE (System Architecture Evolution), the infrastructure evolution of UMTS supporting LTE. With the current dominance of UMTS in 3G worldwide deployments, LTE/SAE is likely to be the dominant 4G technology as well. Understanding this technology will be essential for anyone planning for the next generation in mobile broadband radio technology. This course has been designed to explain the new SAE architecture and major protocols and includes coverage of major operational scenarios illustrating the message flows. This course has also been designed to provide an intuitive understanding of how the OFDMA (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access) and SC-FDMA (Single Carrier- Frequency Division Multiple Access) technologies work and how the capabilities of these technologies will enable significantly higher performance than 3G. e-Digest is Designed for Designed for Students interested in understanding the new radio technologies used in the UMTS LTE and the new SAE architecture and operation. Prerequisites WIR241: UMTS Network and Protocol Architecture WIR227: GPRS Infrastructure for IP Mobility Corresponding Courses The following has corresponding information: ILT: Understanding LTE and SAE Expected Outcomes Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: Discuss the major strengths of LTE for 4G mobile broadband. Understand intuitively the use of OFDMA and SC-FDMA in LTE. List the major characteristics of OFDMA as used in the LTE downlink. Explain how OFDMA solves the challenges of multipath, frequency-selective fading, and Doppler shift Justify the choice of SC-FDMA for the LTE uplink List the major characteristics of SC-FDMA as used in the LTE uplink. Sketch the architecture of LTE/SAE, identifying the major new infrastructure components and their functions Order the message flow sequence for a mobile after powering up? Order the message flow sequence for a mobile during handover Compare and Contrast the use of GPRS and PMIP (Proxy Mobile IP) in SAE e-Digest Outline WIR331: UMTS Evolution to LTE/SAE LTE (Long Term Evolution): UMTS Evolution to 4G Radio Technology with Evolved UMTS Terrestrial Radio Access Network (E-UTRAN) SAE (System Architecture Evolution): UMTS Evolution to 4G Core Network Major Interfaces and Protocols Overview of a Handover Scenario Using GPRS Tunnel Re-routing Status of UMTS LTE/SAE Standards Development and Deployment Plans WIR332: Fundamental LTE/SAE Operational Scenarios and Message Flows Using GTP (GPRS Tunneling Protocol) Mobile Power-Up and Attach/Registration Scenario New Service Request Scenario Handover Scenario (Intra-MME) WIR335: Introduction to OFDM and OFDMA for LTE, WiMAX, and Wi-Fi Why OFDM/OFDMA? Illustrating the Benefits of OFDM Multicarrier How the DFT/FFT makes OFDM Implementable 53 Introduction to OFDM… continued What's Orthogonal about OFDM? What's Different about OFDMA? Key Radio Concepts for LTE Multi-carrier Technology Adaptive Modulation and Coding Orthagonality and Subcarriers Non Line of Sight (NLOS) How OFDM Combats Multipath Delay Spread and ISI Frequency-Selective Fading Adaptive Antenna Systems (AAS) Multiple-Input Multiple-Output (MIMO) Antenna Systems Achieving Subcarrier Orthagonality OFDM Challenges Doppler Impact on OFDM Optimizing Subcarrier Bandwidth WIR334: LTE and EPC Message Flows for Handover from LTE to 3G UMTS Overview Preparation Phase Execution Phase ©1985-2012TRA LLC, All Rights Reserved. WIR339: LTE Handover to 1xEV-DO Overview of the LTE to 1xEV-DO Active Handover High Level Message Flow for LTE Handover to 1xEV-DO Summary WIR145: Cellular Evolution from 3G to 4G: A Broad Overview Overview of Cellular 3G to 4G Evolution of 3G UMTS Radio to HSPA+ and LTE Evolution of 3G 1xEV-DO Rev A Radio to EV-DO Rev B and LTE or Mobile WiMAX Why OFDMA instead of CDMA for 4G LTE and Mobile WiMAX? IP Mobility in LTE and Mobile WiMAX Network Infrastructure Evolution to LTE Network Infrastructure Evolution to Mobile WiMAX Summary Release 6.0 TRA E-LEARNING LIBRARY Understanding Converged Communication™ Estimated Learning Time 2.5 hours Training Format: e-Digest Course Code: NET290 Description Today's communication marketplace is more dynamic than ever, with new communication mechanisms arising regularly that are truly changing the way that we access information and the way that we exchange information with one another. As users embrace these new forms of communication and information access, they want access to all their information, all the time, wherever they go. This trend is taking hold across both consumer and enterprise marketplaces. In this e-Digest we will explore communication convergence from the perspective of user wants and needs, and then present a three tiered model of the layers of convergence that ultimately enable new converged service such as Fixed Mobile Convergence (FMC) to be introduced into the marketplace. e-Digest is Designed for Newcomers to the telecommunications field and experienced professionals who want to understand the broad perspectives of convergence in today's communications networks. Prerequisites No suggested prerequisite TRA courses. e-Digest Outline NET291: Communications Convergence Primer Introduction to Convergence Convergence Model NET292 Fixed Mobile Convergence Introduction to FMC Residential/Small Business Solutions Enterprise Solutions WIR335: Introduction to OFDM and OFDMA for LTE, WiMAX, and Wi-Fi Why OFDM/OFDMA Illustrating the Benefits of OFDM Multicarrier How the DFT/FFT make OFDM Implementable What's Orthogonal about OFDM? Major Characteristics of OFDM and OFDMA as used in LTE, Mobile WiMAX, and Wi-Fi What's Different about OFDMA? 54 ©1985-2012TRA LLC, All Rights Reserved. Corresponding Courses The course has no corresponding courses. Expected Outcomes Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Identify the primary goals of Fixed Mobile Convergence Discuss how convergence is taking place at several layers in today’s network Appreciate the role of 3GPP in global Fixed Mobile Convergence standards Describe the basic architectures and service attributes of Wi-Fi based and FemtoCells based Residential/Small Business FMC Describe the basic architectural options for FMC in the enterprise TRA E-LEARNING LIBRARY IP Networks Curriculum IP Networks Curriculum Overview IP Networks are the fastest growing area of communications, being deployed in landline and wireless environments. TRA's IP Networks curriculum provides courses, which help students keep up with all the changes. Courses found within this curriculum offer broad and deep coverage of IP technologies and networks such as TCP/IP, IP routing, the basics IP networking, details of VPNs, MPLS, Quality of Service, Voice over IP, IP Mobility, e-Commerce, IP Security and IPv6. Any professional desiring a good understanding of the technology reshaping the communications industry, will want to investigate the courses within TRA's IP Networks curriculum. IP Networks Curriculum e-Digests Smart Grid: Business Opportunities for the Telecommunications Industry Understanding IP Telephony Signaling Understanding Voice over IP Understanding SIP Understanding the Basics of Data Communications See the product page found in the Network Fundamentals Curriculum Understanding Home Networking Understanding IP Networking and VPNs Understanding Network Security Understanding IP Routing Protocols Understanding IP Access and Backbone Understanding TCP/IP Understanding IPv6 Understanding Emerging IP Technologies Understanding Quality of Service See the product page found in the Core Networks Curriculum 55 ©1985-2012TRA LLC, All Rights Reserved. Release 6.0 TRA E-LEARNING LIBRARY Smart Grid: Business Opportunities for the Telecommunications Industry™ Estimated Learning Time 7 hours Training Format: e-Digest Course Code: NET207 Description The aim of this course is to provide ICT personnel with an understanding of the need for telecommunications in the smart grid, the standards and technologies available to satisfy that need and the resulting business opportunities for the ICT industry. The course is in two parts: Part 1 focuses on the transmission and distribution networks, Part 2 focuses on distributed energy resources and the customer interface. We first clarify the many business drivers for smart grid implementation, which enables us to identify the features that are particularly important to implement. We then describe the ICT applications that are useful in the smart grid and the standards available for their implementation, dividing the grid into 4 areas: transmission, distribution, distributed energy resources and the customer interface. In the transmission network we cover inter-control center communications, and the Common Information Model, CIM. In the distribution network we focus on IEC 61850 for substation automation. We then address the convergence of CIM and IEC 61850 to provide a standard for electric power enterprise wide operations, IEC 61968. The deployment of Distributed Energy Resources, DERs in the distribution network is a major shift for the electric power industry, making that network bidirectional. We describe the role of ICT in controlling DERs, including standards specific to wind, hydro and electric vehicles. In addition to controlling the supply of power, the distribution network plays an important role in controlling demand, through demand side management. We describe standards including Open Automated Demand Response for business customers and the Advanced Metering Infrastructure for residential customers. Implications for QoS and transport over TCP, UDP, IP and Ethernet are described. The course concludes with an analysis of ICT business opportunities in the smart grid divided by hardware, software and systems integration with the associated timelines. e-Digest is Designed for ICT Engineers and Designers, System Architects and Engineers, Technical Sales personnel, and Business Managers in the ICT industry concerned with the Smart Grid. Prerequisites Suggested prerequisite TRA courses: None Corresponding Courses There are no Corresponding Courses for this title. Expected Outcomes The student will be able to understand the ICT needs of the electric power industry to facilitate the implementation of the smart grid, the ICT standards and technologies available to meet those needs and how their deployment translates into business opportunities for the ICT industry. e-Digest Outline NET205: Smart Grid: Business Opportunities for the Telecommunications Industry Part 1 Overview Business Drivers ICT Applications ICT in the Transmission Network ICT in the Distribution Network NET206: Smart Grid: Business Opportunities for the Telecommunications Industry Part 2 Overview ICT for Distributed Energy Resources ICT for Commercial/Industrial Customers ICT for Residential Customers ICT Opportunities in the Smart Grid 56 ©1985-2012TRA LLC, All Rights Reserved. Release 6.0 TRA E-LEARNING LIBRARY Understanding IP Telephony Signaling™ Estimated Learning Time 19 hours Training Format: e-Digest Course Code: VOP240 Description Voice over IP (VoIP) is rapidly changing the wired and wireless communications infrastructures. This set of e-Topics covers the major paradigm shifts; occurring in the network infrastructures as offering telephony services migrates from circuit to packet. Students receive an understanding of how call control is provided, VoIP is being deployed; and how wired and wireless VoIP networks interwork with the PSTN. Students are introduced to the technologies making it possible, and learn how to address implementation issues. e-Digest is Designed for Students who need to understand the alternatives for call control in VoIP networks. Prerequisites Suggested prerequisite TRA courses: NET220: Understanding TCP/IP DAT110: Understanding the Basics of Data Communications WIR110: Understanding the Basics of Wireless Communications e-Digest Outline VOP102: VoIP Industry Overview A Brief History Voice over IP Carrier Scenarios New Service Examples VoFR and ATM Some Issues VOP103: Transport Protocols for VoIP TCP/IP Definitions IP Addressing / Routing Transmission Control Protocol User Datagram Protocol Real-Time Services VOP104: Overview of Designing a VoIP Network General Business Building a VoIP Network Making a Call VOP201: VoIP Call Control: H.323 and MEGACO H.323 Functions and Components MEGACO Comparisons and Evolution 57 Corresponding Courses The following has corresponding information: ILT: Understanding Voice Over IP ILT: Understanding SIP Expected Outcomes Upon completion of this course, the student should understand: The alternatives for call control in VoIP networks Why certain options may be preferred over others How VoIP networks interwork with circuit switched networks for call control VOP204: VoIP Call Control: SIP SIP VOP202: VoIP Interworking with the PSTN PSTN Overview H.323 - SS7 Interworking SIP - SS7 Interworking MEGACO - SS7 Interworking Other Issues SIG215: SS7 for Wireless and Voice over IP Mobile Applications Part Wireless Roaming Call Control for VoIP Evolution of SS7 for VoIP ©1985-2012TRA LLC, All Rights Reserved. VOP221: VoIP and Softswitch Basics VoIP in Carrier Networks VoIP Enterprise Networks Residential VoIP Services VoIP Challenges and Hurdles Softswitches WIR301: IMS Primer Release 6.0 TRA E-LEARNING LIBRARY Understanding Voice over IP™ Estimated Learning Time 26 hours Training Format: e-Digest Course Code: VOP210 Description The tremendous increase in data, voice, and video traffic across the network, combined with the incredible success of the Internet, is affecting the communications industry as a whole. Voice over IP (VoIP) is rapidly changing the telecommunications infrastructure. This collection of e-Topics covers the major paradigm shifts; occurring in the network infrastructure as offering telephony services migrates from circuit to packet. Students receive an understanding of how VoIP is being deployed, are introduced to the technologies making it possible, and learn how to address implementation and quality of service issues. e-Digest is Designed for Students looking to understand how VoIP is reshaping the communications industry. Prerequisites Suggested prerequisite TRA courses: TEL210: Understanding Voice Communications: A Technical Introduction e-Digest Outline VOP102: VoIP Industry Overview A Brief History Voice over IP Carrier Scenarios New Service Examples VoFR and ATM Some Issues VOP103: Transport Protocols for VoIP TCP/IP Definitions IP Addressing / Routing Transmission Control Protocol User Datagram Protocol Real-Time Services VOP104: Overview of Designing a VoIP Network General Business Building a VoIP Network Making a Call VOP203: Basics of Voice Coding and Delay Speech Coding and Compression Impacts of Delay 58 Corresponding Courses The following has corresponding information: ILT: Understanding Voice Over IP Expected Outcomes Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Understand the protocols, how calls are made, interworking with PSTN, and key challenges Describe VoIP equipment and their capabilities Relate VoIP to business needs and expectations VOP201: VoIP Call Control: H.323 and MEGACO H.323 Functions and Components MEGACO Comparisons and Evolution VOP204: VoIP Call Control: SIP SIP VOP202: VoIP Interworking with the PSTN PSTN Overview H.323 - SS7 Interworking SIP - SS7 Interworking MEGACO - SS7 Interworking Other Issues VOP221: VoIP and Softswitch Basics VoIP in Carrier Networks VoIP Enterprise Networks Residential VoIP Services VoIP Challenges and Hurdles Softswitches VOP206: Voice over IP for the Enterprise Market Drivers for VoIP Network Architectures Standards and Services VoIP Challenges ©1985-2012TRA LLC, All Rights Reserved. VOP207: Voice over IP Challenges Residential VoIP Enhanced 911 (E911) and Legal Intercept Security Risks and Solutions VOP222: Softswitch Motivation and Architecture Deploying Softswitches Softswitch Architecture Implementing Softswitch Release 6.0 TRA E-LEARNING LIBRARY Understanding SIP™ Estimated Learning Time 10 hours Training Format: e-Digest Course Code: SIP100 Description After presenting an overview of the importance of Session Initiation Protocol for providing IP-based communications services such as VoIP, email, instant messaging, and others this set of e-Topics explain SIP's fundamental capabilities and why SIP has become a dominant network control protocol. e-Digest is Designed for Students who have a basic knowledge of TCP/IP and VoIP, and desire a detailed, technical understanding of the Session Initiation Protocol. Prerequisites Suggested prerequisite TRA courses: NET220: Understanding TCP/IP DAT110: Understanding the Basics of Data Communications e-Digest Outline SIP101: SIP Overview and Applications SIP SIP103: SIP Servers Server Types Registration Locating SIP Servers SIP104: SIP Messages SIP Requests SIP Responses SIP Detailed Call Example 59 ©1985-2012TRA LLC, All Rights Reserved. Corresponding Courses The following has corresponding information: ILT: Understanding SIP Expected Outcomes Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Understand the characteristics of the SIP protocol and how it supports IP based communications Describe SIP's interworking with other networks and protocols Identify possible deployment issues and ways to address Explain why SIP has become a dominant network control protocol, and highlight its likely evolution SIP105: SIP Message Flows and Procedures Transactions, Dialogues, and Sessions SIP Session Examples Message Reliability, and Timers SIP107: SIP Extensions Message Attachments Presence Information Call Control Service Options Release 6.0 TRA E-LEARNING LIBRARY Understanding Home Networking™ Estimated Learning Time 25 hours Training Format: e-Digest Course Code: BCN220 Description This set of e-Topics highlights the variety of the technologies consumers use for communications and networking. Included in this set of courses are access technologies such as the variants of DSL, Fiber to the Premise, and Ethernet, as well as wireless LANs, personal area networks, emerging cellular, broadband wireless, and Voice over IP. e-Digest is Designed for Students who want a general overview of the access technologies used for communications and networking by consumers. Prerequisites Suggested prerequisite TRA courses: NET220: Understanding TCP/IP o DAT110: Understanding the Basics of Data Communications e-Digest Outline CAT102: Alternative Access Technologies Digital Subscriber Line Option Cable Architecture for Voice, Data, and Video Services Wi-Fi or 802.11 Networks 802.16 WiMAX Technology Broadband over Power lines WIR144: Emerging Cellular Networks Evolution of the CDMA2000 and UMTS Technology Family Standards Services Offered by State of the Art Cell phone Carriers Potential new Cell phone services pioneered in other countries WIR253: IP Limitations for Mobile Users Portability vs. Full Mobility Simple IP Security Issues VOP219: Residential VoIP Residential VoIP Services VoIP Challenges and Hurdles VOP207: Voice over IP Challenges Residential VoIP Enhanced 911 (E911) and Legal Intercept Security Risks and Solutions 60 Corresponding Courses There are no Corresponding Courses for this title. Expected Outcomes Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Understand the different access technologies used by consumers Explain different variants of each access technologies used by consumers for communication and networking WIR281: Overview of 802 Wireless IEEE 802 Series of Wireless o Overview of the IEEE 802 Standards o Wireless Market Opportunities o Licensed and Unlicensed Frequency Bands Interworking Among IEEE 802 Wireless Standards o Coexistence o IEEE 802 Working Group Activity o 802.21 Handoff Working Group WIR282: Overview of 802.11 Wireless LANs Overview of 802.11 Wireless LANs 802.11 Physical Layers Connecting to an 802.11 Wireless LAN Security WIR161: Overview of 802.11 Wireless LAN Operations Architecture Components Hidden Node Problems W-Fi Interoperability Testing WIR261: Wi-Fi Medium Access Control Scanning, Authentication, Association Operational Scenarios Handling Contention MAC Frame Structure ©1985-2012TRA LLC, All Rights Reserved. WIR262: 802.11 (Wi-Fi) Physical Layers Radio Attributes 802.11 Physical Layers WIR283: Overview of 802.15 Personal Area Networks Overview of Wireless Personal Area Networks, WPANs 802.15.1 Blue Tooth 802.15.3 High Rate WPAN 802.15.4 Low Power WPAN WIR284: Overview of 802.xx Broadband Wireless Access 1. 802.16 Fixed and Mobile MANs o 802.16 Overview o 802.16 Fixed Broadband Wireless Access o 802.16e Mobile Broadband Wireless Access o WiMAX Forum 2. 802.20 Mobile Broadband Wireless Access o Overview o Physical Layer 3. 802.22 Wireless Regional Area Network o Overview o License Exempt Status of 802.22 o Network Architecture VOP211: Broadband VoIP for the Home Release 6.0 TRA E-LEARNING LIBRARY Understanding IP Networking and VPNs™ Estimated Learning Time 11 hours Training Format: e-Digest Course Code: NET110 Description This collection of e-Topics describes the important underlying functionality provided by the Internet Protocol (IP) suite in support of IP-Virtual Private Networks (IP-VPNs). Increasingly, businesses are deploying IP-VPNs to provide a single, global network for exchanging data, fax, voice and multimedia. This collection of courses explores the use of the IP suite as a means of integrating data and voice, the performance and security issues surrounding IP networks and applications, and the alternative architectures for implementing VPNs, including the use of Mutli-Protocol Label Switching (MPLS). Students looking to understand how IP works over Wide Area Networks (WANs) and Local Area Networks (LANs) in support of VPNs, both private and public implementations, will find these courses a good match. e-Digest is Designed for Students wanting a good understanding of how IP works over Wide Area Networks (WANs) and Local Area Networks (LANs), private and public implementations, and network security. Prerequisites Suggested prerequisite TRA courses: DAT110: Understanding the Basics of Data Communications e-Digest Outline NET101: Basics of the Internet and Internet Protocols TCP/IP Definitions IP Addressing and Routing Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) User Datagram Protocol (UDP) NET111: VPN Overview and Classification VPN Definition VPN Service Architecture VPN Technical Architecture NET112: Overview of VoIP and QoS for VPNs VoIP Technology and Service Providers Basic of QOS Differentiated Services Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) MPLS Components MPLS Network Components MPLS Applications NET113: Overview of IP Security The Risk of Attack Packet Filters/Proxy Servers Protecting Data with Cryptography VPN Tunneling Authentication for Identification Certification for Secure Authentication 61 ©1985-2012TRA LLC, All Rights Reserved. Corresponding Courses The following has corresponding information: ILT: Understanding IP Networking and VPNs Expected Outcomes Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Apply the layered protocol model to different products and services Identify IP-VPNs opportunities NET114: Virtual Private Network Implementation Options Outsourcing the Enterprise Network VPN Solutions Additional Cost Components Implementing the VPN NET151: Why MPLS? Reduced Carrier Operation Costs ATM Backbone Scalability Quality of Service Traffic Engineering VPN Services Release 6.0 TRA E-LEARNING LIBRARY Understanding Network Security™ Estimated Learning Time 9 hours Training Format: e-Digest Course Code: SEC110 Description This set of e-Topics provides describes the different types of internal and external attacks that may occur over wired and wireless networks. The e-Topics also introduce the various technologies and techniques for protecting against them. The e-Digest provides basic descriptions of firewalls, encryption, tunneling, digital certificates, authentication, security keys, and secure access for Mobile IP. Students who want to participate in security discussions with users, services providers, and hardware/software vendors will find this course provides the information enabling their doing so. e-Digest is Designed for Students who want to understand the goals and implementation options for how to protect networks against internal and external intercept, intrusion, and deception. Prerequisites Suggested prerequisite TRA courses: NET110: Understanding IP Networking and VPNs DAT110: Understanding the Basics of Data Communications WIR110: Understanding the Basics of Wireless Communications e-Digest Outline NET113: Overview of IP Security The Risk of Attack Packet Filters/Proxy Servers Protecting Data with Cryptography VPN Tunneling Authentication for Identification Certification for Secure Authentication SEC105: WLAN Security Overview of Built-in 802.11 Security Measures Common WLAN Attack Methods and Tools Defending WLANs from Attack WIR253: IP Limitations for Mobile Users Portability vs. Full Mobility Simple IP Security Issues 62 ©1985-2012TRA LLC, All Rights Reserved. Corresponding Courses The following has corresponding information: ILT: Understanding Network Security Expected Outcomes Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Understand the possible security challenges Explain the implementation options WIR254: Mobile IP for CDMA2000 Mobile IP Overview Mobile IP in Depth Release 6.0 TRA E-LEARNING LIBRARY Understanding IP Routing Protocols Estimated Learning Time 9 hours Training Format: e-Digest Course Code: NET200 Description Internet Protocol Routers use specialized routing protocols to communicate information on network topology, reach-ability, and status. This set of e-Topics provides a quick but thorough understanding of routing protocol vocabulary, operations, and choices. Answers are provided for how routing tables are constructed and used to forward data. The courses on routing protocols describe the main routing protocols of Open Shortest Path First, Intermediate-System-to-Intermediate System, and Border Gateway Protocols. The most-specialized routing course is Multicast routing protocols. This set of courses provides a complete introduction to routing protocols, and fundamentals on operation. e-Digest is Designed for Students who desire detailed technical knowledge of different routing protocols in use in IP networks. Prerequisites Suggested prerequisite TRA courses: DAT110: Understanding theBasics of Data Communications Corresponding Courses The following has corresponding information: ILT: Understanding TCP/IP ILT: Understanding IPv6 Expected Outcomes Upon completion of this course, the student should understand: How different routing protocols are used to maintain and update routing information within and between IP networks, including OSPF, RIP, IS-IS, and BGP e-Digest Outline NET102: IP Routers and Routing Introduction to Routing Layer 3 Protocols that accompany IP: ICMP and ARP IP Addressing, Subnetting, and Broadcasting IP Addressing Issues and Solutions: CIDR, VLSM, Route Summarization, NAT, and IPv6 NET202: Introduction to Routing Protocols Common Traits of all Routing Protocols Routing Information Protocol OSPF Protocol IS-IS Protocol BGP Protocol NET203: Multicast Routing in IP Networks IP Multicast Introduction IP Multicast Classification and Applications IP Multicast Routing Protocols Multicast Routing Protocols Sample Carriers Offering Multicast NET264: Multicast for IPTV Overview and Addressing Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP) Protocol Independent Multicast (PIM) 63 ©1985-2012TRA LLC, All Rights Reserved. Release 6.0 TRA E-LEARNING LIBRARY Understanding IP Access and Backbone™ Estimated Learning Time 4 hours Training Format: e-Digest Course Code: NET320 Description This set of e-Topics presents traditional and emerging network access technologies for residences and businesses, and presents one of the fastest growing segments of communications - Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). VPN Implementation options, architectures, technologies, and applications are described. e-Digest is Designed for Students who desire an overview of the different technologies to access IP networks and the general architecture of IP Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). Prerequisites Suggested prerequisite TRA courses: DAT110: Understanding the Basics of Data Communications Corresponding Courses The following has corresponding information: ILT: Understanding IP Networking and VPNs Expected Outcomes Upon completion of this course, the student should understand: Different IP Access technologies, including DSL, Cable, WiFi, and WiMAX, as well as the basic architecture for backbone IP VPNs e-Digest Outline CAT102: Alternative Access Technologies Digital Subscriber Line Option Cable Architecture for Voice, Data, and Video Services Wi-Fi or 802.11 Networks 802.16 WiMAX Technology Broadband over Power lines NET111: VPN Overview and Classification VPN Definition VPN Service Architecture VPN Technical Architecture NET114: Virtual Private Network Implementation Options Outsourcing the Enterprise Network VPN Solutions Additional Cost Components Implementing the VPN 64 ©1985-2012TRA LLC, All Rights Reserved. Release 6.0 TRA E-LEARNING LIBRARY Understanding TCP/IP™ Estimated Learning Time 8 hours Training Format: e-Digest Course Code: NET220 Description This set of e-Topics provides a technical overview of the Internet Protocol suite commonly known as TCP/IP. TCP/IP is the underlying protocol suite used for the Internet, IP Virtual Private Networks (IP-VPNs), and Voice over IP (VoIP). Students will be able to evaluate and explain the potential communications opportunities TCP/IP presents after taking these courses. Given that IP network has quickly become the most prevalent form of global communications, students will want to have a firm grasp of the technology and issues. e-Digest is Designed for Students desiring to understand the role of the TCP/IP protocol suite when connecting to and using the Internet. Prerequisites Suggested prerequisite TRA courses: DAT110: Understanding the Basics of Data Communications e-Digest Outline NET101: Basics of the Internet and Internet Protocols TCP/IP Definitions IP Addressing and Routing Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) User Datagram Protocol (UDP) NET221: IP Addressing and Routing Symbolic and Numeric Addressing IP Packet Switching Aggregator ISPs URLs IPv6 Addressing NET222: Internet Protocol IP Draft Definition Why Connectionless? IPv4 Protocol IPv6 Protocol 65 ©1985-2012TRA LLC, All Rights Reserved. Corresponding Courses The following has corresponding information: ILT: Understanding TCP/IP Expected Outcomes Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Clearly understand, evaluate, explain TCP/IP and the potential communications opportunities it presents NET223: Transmission Control Protocol Application Address TCP VC Setup NET224: User Datagram Protocol UDP Introduction and Protocol Application Example NET225: TCP/IP: Related Protocols and Applications Electronic Mail HTTP and HTML SNMP ICMP Release 6.0 TRA E-LEARNING LIBRARY Understanding IPv6™ Estimated Learning Time 18 hours Training Format: e-Digest Course Code: NET120 Description IPv4 has been used in public and private networks for over 25 years, steadily supporting the growth of the Internet and a growing list of applications. But IPv4 is straining to keep abreast with the size of networks and the broader range of new service requirements. IPv6 has been designed to specifically address these requirements and is moving into the mainstream via widespread development across products and growing network deployments. This e-Digest details the new capabilities of IPv6, including new headers, procedures and address formats. With a change in IP also comes a change in companion protocols such as DHCP, DNS and ICMP. These changes are described and illustrated with examples. With the growth of wireless access technologies, mobility is a key capability for IP, and this e-Digest shows how IPv6 supports this important area. The challenges and alternative solutions for migrating from IPv4 to IPv6 are also discussed. e-Digest is Designed for Students in technical positions looking to understand the role of IPv6 in emerging IP Networks. Prerequisites NET220: Understanding TCP/IP o DAT110: Understanding the Basics of Data Communications Corresponding Courses The following has corresponding information: ILT: Understanding IPv6 Expected Outcomes Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Clearly understand, evaluate, and explain the use of IPv6 and the potential communications opportunities it presents e-Digest Outline NET121: Introduction to IPv6 Overview of IPv6 Motivation for a New Version of IP Deployment of IPv6 NET122: IPv6 Headers IPv6 Header Fields Extension Headers IPv6 Packet Considerations NET123: IPv6 Addressing Address Format Unicast Addresses Anycast and Multicast Addresses Assigning Addresses NET124: IPv6 Companion Protocols: ICMP, DNS, and DHCP ICMPv6 Basics ICMPv6 Neighbor Discovery ICMPv6 Multicast Listener Discovery DNS and DHCP NET125: IPv6 Mobility Mobile IP Basics Bidirectional Tunneling Route Optimization NET126: Transition from IPv4 to IPv6 Basics of Transition Tunneling Techniques Translation Techniques Other Transition Issues 66 ©1985-2012TRA LLC, All Rights Reserved. Release 6.0 TRA E-LEARNING LIBRARY Understanding Emerging IP Technologies™ Estimated Learning Time 12 hours Training Format: e-Digest Course Code: EIP210 Description Users' increasing demand for easy and ubiquitous access, integrated and interactive voice, data and video services, and service providers' increasing demand for interoperability and lower costs, contribute to the IP technology revolution. This set of e-Topics highlights the technologies having the greatest impact on end-to-end IP wired and wireless networks. e-Digest is Designed for Students who have a basic knowledge of Internet Protocol and desire to understand new technologies supporting or evolving IP. Prerequisites Suggested prerequisite TRA courses: NET110: Understanding IP Networking and VPNs o DAT110: Understanding the Basics of Data Communications e-Digest Outline NET150: Overview of MPLS MPLS Overview MPLS Components MPLS Operation MPLS Label Distribution MPLS Applications NET111: VPN Overview and Classification VPN Definition VPN Service Architecture VPN Technical Architecture NET112: Overview of VoIP and QoS for VPNs VoIP Technology and Service Providers Basic of QOS Diffserv Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) MPLS Components MPLS Network Components MPLS Applications NET113: Overview of IP Security The Risk of Attack Packet Filters/Proxy Servers Protecting Data with Cryptography VPN Tunneling Authentication for Identification Certification for Secure Authentication 67 ©1985-2012TRA LLC, All Rights Reserved. Corresponding Courses There are no Corresponding Courses for this title. Expected Outcomes Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Understand new technologies that are enhancing IP networks or extending the Internet Protocol VOP207: Voice over IP Challenges Residential VoIP Enhanced 911 (E911) and Legal Intercept Security Risks and Solutions WIR253: IP Limitations for Mobile Users Portability vs. Full Mobility Simple IP Security Issues VOP221: VoIP and Softswitch Basics VoIP in Carrier Networks VoIP Enterprise Networks Residential VoIP Services VoIP Challenges and Hurdles Softswitches NET121: Introduction to IPv6 Overview of IPv6 Motivation for a New Version of IP Deployment of IPv6 TRA E-LEARNING LIBRARY Emerging Technologies Curriculum Emerging Technologies Curriculum Overview No doubt about it - new communications and networking technology are always emerging. The Internet is changing the way applications are used, and the insatiable appetite for mobility and bandwidth never wanes. Industry consolidation is picking up speed with company mergers increasing demand for network interworking and security. Keeping abreast of the changes can be daunting. TRA's highly-acclaimed Emerging Technologies courses help sort through the complexity of changes. Emerging Technologies courses are the most frequently updated, so even students having taken ET courses in prior years will learn from exciting new information. Emerging Technologies Curriculum e-Digests Understanding Emerging Broadband Technologies Understanding Emerging IP Technologies Understanding Emerging Wireless Technologies Understanding Emerging 802 Wireless Smart Grid: Business Opportunities for the Telecommunications Industry Understanding Cloud Computing 68 ©1985-2012TRA LLC, All Rights Reserved. Release 6.0 TRA E-LEARNING LIBRARY Understanding Emerging Broadband Technologies™ Estimated Learning Time 32 hours Training Format: e-Digest Course Code: EBT201 Description Users' insatiable demand for increasingly higher bandwidth repeatedly provides challenges and opportunities for service providers. As a result, a variety of technologies and system implementations are being deployed providing many different service offerings. This set of e-Topics presents the technologies most able to meet the demands, including Fiber to the Premises (FTTP), next generation SONET/SDH, DWDM, Ethernet, 802 broadband technologies, and emerging broadband cellular such as 1xEV-DO Broadband Wireless. e-Digest is Designed for Students who want an in-depth overview of the technologies used to meet the demands for ever-increasing bandwidth in communications networks. Prerequisites Suggested prerequisite TRA courses: WIR110: Understanding the Basics of Wireless Communications OPT220: Understanding Optical Networks DAT110: Understanding the Basics of Data Communications Corresponding Courses There are no Corresponding Courses for this title. Expected Outcomes At the end of this course students should be able to: Compare broadband access technologies such as FTTP, FTTN, xDSL, Hybrid Fiber-Coax and Wireless Describe optical core technologies such as DWDM and ROADM Discuss broadband switching and routing based on Ethernet, IP and MPLS e-Digest Outline CAT102: Alternative Access Technologies Digital Subscriber Line Option Cable Architecture for Voice, Data, and Video Services Wi-Fi or 802.11 Networks 802.16 WiMAX Technology Broadband over Powerlines OPT211: Next Generation SONET/SDH Introduction Virtual Concatenation Link Capacity Adjustment Scheme Generic Framing Procedure Forward Error Correction OPT212: Understanding Passive Optical Network (PON) Technologies PON Technology Overview ATM PONs and Broadband PONs Gigabit PON Ethernet PON Next Generation PONs PON Comparisons OPT202: DWDM Essentials A Brief History Components for DWDM Fiber Choices for DWDM Optical Amplifiers Dispersion Management Optical Switches Bandwidth Potential 69 OPT205: Optical Transport Network, OTN Electro-Optical Network All-Optical (Photonic) Network Optical Networking Summary NET311: Ethernet Evolution Why Ethernet? Rates and Functions Competitors Standards Naming Conventions NET314: Metropolitan Ethernet Networks Basic Services Service Attributes Bandwidth Profiles Network Architectures Ongoing Issues OPT206: Reconfigurable Optical AddDrop Multiplexers (ROADM) Optical Networks and Wavelength Division Multiplexing Add-Drop Multiplexers and CrossConnects ROADM Technologies VID101: Broadcast Video Overview The TV Picture TV Distribution Digital TV ©1985-2012TRA LLC, All Rights Reserved. VID102: Video Basics Properties of Human Vision TV-Video Fundamentals NTSC Signal Digital Video (DV) Consumer Tips 1. 802.16 Fixed and Mobile MANs 802.16 Overview 802.16 Fixed Broadband Wireless Access 802.16e Mobile Broadband Wireless Access WiMAX Forum 2. 802.20 Mobile Broadband Wireless Access Overview Physical Layer 3. 802.22 Wireless Regional Area Network Overview License Exempt Status of 802.22 Network Architecture WIR311: 1xEV-DO Broadband Wireless 1xEV-DO Overview and Applications 1xEV-DO Relevancy within Cellular Evolution 1xEV-DO System Architecture Achieving High Performance in 1xEV-DO 1xEV-DO use of TDM and CDM Release 6.0 TRA E-LEARNING LIBRARY Understanding Emerging IP Technologies™ Estimated Learning Time 12 hours Training Format: e-Digest Course Code: EIP210 Description Users' increasing demand for easy and ubiquitous access, integrated and interactive voice, data and video services, and service providers' increasing demand for interoperability and lower costs, contribute to the IP technology revolution. This set of e-Topics highlights the technologies having the greatest impact on end-to-end IP wired and wireless networks. e-Digest is Designed for Students who have a basic knowledge of Internet Protocol and desire to understand new technologies supporting or evolving IP. Prerequisites Suggested prerequisite TRA courses: NET110: Understanding IP Networking and VPNs o DAT110: Understanding the Basics of Data Communications e-Digest Outline NET150: Overview of MPLS MPLS Overview MPLS Components MPLS Operation MPLS Label Distribution MPLS Applications NET111: VPN Overview and Classification VPN Definition VPN Service Architecture VPN Technical Architecture NET112: Overview of VoIP and QoS for VPNs VoIP Technology and Service Providers Basic of QoS Diffserv Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) MPLS Components MPLS Network Components MPLS Applications NET113: Overview of IP Security The Risk of Attack Packet Filters/Proxy Servers Protecting Data with Cryptography VPN Tunneling Authentication for Identification Certification for Secure Authentication 70 ©1985-2012TRA LLC, All Rights Reserved. Corresponding Courses There are no Corresponding Courses for this title. Expected Outcomes Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Understand new technologies that are enhancing IP networks or extending the Internet Protocol VOP207: Voice over IP Challenges Residential VoIP Enhanced 911 (E911) and Legal Intercept Security Risks and Solutions WIR253: IP Limitations for Mobile Users Portability vs. Full Mobility Simple IP Security Issues VOP221: VoIP and Softswitch Basics VoIP in Carrier Networks VoIP Enterprise Networks Residential VoIP Services VoIP Challenges and Hurdles Softswitches NET121: Introduction to IPv6 Overview of IPv6 Motivation for a New Version of IP Deployment of IPv6 Release 6.0 TRA E-LEARNING LIBRARY Understanding Emerging Wireless Technologies™ Estimated Learning Time 25 hours Training Format: e-Digest Course Code: EWT230 Description Today, the megatrends of wireless communications and the Internet are revolutionizing voice and data communications. Wireless technology has become ubiquitous for voice applications, and is becoming the access technology of choice for data applications. As result, the development of new radio technologies and network elements that; offer new services and service possibilities. This set of courses was designed with a focus on the major technologies that have been deployed, as well as those likely to be deployed within the next one to three years; such as the two major 3G cellular technologies, UMTS/W-CDMA and CDMA2000 and their evolution to 4G, as well as the 802 wireless technologies, including WiMAX. While other courses provide in-depth coverage of major technology steps, this set of courses is presented as a technology overview so students have a sense of the complex evolutionary paths in a simplified and abbreviated format. e-Digest is Designed for Newcomers to the field and experienced professionals who want to learn the broad perspectives of wireless communications. Prerequisites Suggested prerequisite TRA courses: WIR110: Understanding the Basics of Wireless Communications DAT110: Understanding the Basics of Data Communications e-Digest Outline WIR143: Cellular Evolution from 2G to 3G: A Broad Overview Cellular Evolution from 2G to 3G W-CDMA/UMTS CDMA2000 Evolution to 3G 3G Evolution Summary WIR281: Overview of 802 Wireless IEEE 802 Series of Wireless Interworking Among IEEE 802 Wireless Standards WIR201: FemtoCells: A Mobile Network Operator Perspective Context Business Perspective Network Architecture Access Interference QoS and Performance 71 Corresponding Courses The following has corresponding information: ILT: Understanding Emerging Wireless Technologies Expected Outcomes Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Understand and appreciate some of the new wireless technologies being deployed and those on the horizon Gain insight on how these technologies are related to each other, and their possible impact on the overall wireless marketplace WIR282: Overview of 802.11 Wireless LANs Overview of 802.11 Wireless LANs 802.11 Physical Layers Connecting to an 802.11 Wireless LAN Security WIR283: Overview of 802.15 Personal Area Networks Overview of Wireless Personal Area Networks, WPANs 802.15.1 Blue Tooth 802.15.3 High Rate WPAN 802.15.4 Low Power WPAN WIR284: Overview of 802.xx Broadband Wireless Access 802.16 Fixed and Mobile MANs 802.20 Mobile Broadband Wireless Access 802.22 Wireless Regional Area Network ©1985-2012TRA LLC, All Rights Reserved. WIR291: Intro to Broadband Wireless and 802.16 WiMAX WiMAX and Broadband Wireless Technologies WiMAX Market Opportunities Licensed and LicensedExempt Spectrum The WiMAX Forum WIR292: 802.16 WiMAX Physical Layer WiMAX Protocol Stack Non-Line-Of-Sight Capability Why OFDM? WiMAX 256 OFDM Characteristics WiMAX Performance WIR331: UMTS Evolution to LTE/SAE UMTS Evolution of the Radio Access Network (E-UTRAN) SAE Evolution of the Core Network Architecture and Major Protocols Release 6.0 TRA E-LEARNING LIBRARY Understanding Emerging 802 Wireless™ Estimated Learning Time 26 hours Training Format: e-Digest Course Code: WIR280 Description Analysts estimate that at least 45% of the workforce uses a mobile data device, such as a notebook or PDA, as a productivity tool. This set of courses describes and contrast the different IEEE 802 Wireless technologies and standards. For instance, the courses identify how the IEEE standards for 802.11 and 802.15.1 Bluetooth are being used for deploying Wireless Local Area Networks, and Wireless Personal Area Networks, respectively. Technologies such as provided by 802.15.4 ZigBee for large sensor networks, and 802.16 WiMAX for fixed/portable and mobile broadband wireless access and Metropolitan Area Networks are also explained. These courses provide an excellent overview for students wanting to understand the 802 technologies and their applications. e-Digest is Designed for Forward-looking designers, product planners and network operators who need a solid understanding of the existing and emerging IEEE wireless standards. Prerequisites Suggested prerequisite TRA courses: WIR110: Understanding the Basics of Wireless Communications DAT110: Understanding the Basics of Data Communications e-Digest Outline WIR281: Overview of 802 Wireless IEEE 802 Series of Wireless Interworking Among IEEE 802 Wireless Standards WIR282: Overview of 802.11 Wireless LANs Overview of 802.11 Wireless LANs 802.11 Physical Layers Connecting to an 802.11 Wireless LAN Security WIR161: Overview of 802.11 Wireless LAN Operations Architecture Components Hidden Node Problems W-Fi Interoperability Testing WIR261: Wi-Fi Medium Access Control Scanning, Authentication, Association Operational Scenarios Handling Contention MAC Frame Structure 72 Corresponding Courses The following has corresponding information: ILT: Understanding 802 Wireless Standards Expected Outcomes Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Understand the radio technologies and techniques being deployed in emerging 802 wireless networks Describe and contrast IEEE wireless standards including 802.11 LAN, 802.15 PAN, and 802.16 MAN Discuss the major applications for each of these standards and explain how the standards meet their requirements WIR283: Overview of 802.15 Personal Area Networks Overview of Wireless Personal Area Networks, WPANs 802.15.1 Blue Tooth 802.15.3 High Rate WPAN 802.15.4 Low Power WPAN WIR284: Overview of 802.xx Broadband Wireless Access 802.16 Fixed and Mobile MANs 802.22 Wireless Regional Area Network WIR291: Intro to Broadband Wireless and 802.16 WiMAX WiMAX and Broadband Wireless Technologies WiMAX Market Opportunities Licensed and Licensed-Exempt Spectrum The WiMAX Forum WIR292: 802.16 WiMAX 256 OFDM Physical Layer WiMAX Protocol Stack Non-Line-Of-Sight Capability Why OFDM? WiMAX 256 OFDM Characteristics ©1985-2012TRA LLC, All Rights Reserved. WIR295: Overview of IEEE 802.16e Extensions for Mobile WiMAX Mobile WiMAX Physical Layer Scalable OFDM and OFDMA Subchannels on DL and UL for Greater Efficiency OFDMA vs. OFDM Handover Procedures Sleep and Idle Modes for Extended Battery Life Enhanced Channel Estimation Subchannelization in More Detail WIR335: Introduction to OFDM and OFDMA for LTE, WiMAX, and Wi-Fi Why OFDM/OFDMA Illustrating the Benefits of OFDM Multicarrier How the DFT/FFT make OFDM Implementable What's Orthogonal about OFDM? Major Characteristics of OFDM and OFDMA as used in LTE, Mobile WiMAX, and Wi-Fi What's Different about WiMAX Performance OFDMA? Release 6.0 TRA E-LEARNING LIBRARY Smart Grid: Business Opportunities for the Telecommunications Industry™ Estimated Learning Time 7 hours Training Format: e-Digest Course Code: NET207 Description The aim of this course is to provide ICT personnel with an understanding of the need for telecommunications in the smart grid, the standards and technologies available to satisfy that need and the resulting business opportunities for the ICT industry. The course is in two parts: Part 1 focuses on the transmission and distribution networks, Part 2 focuses on distributed energy resources and the customer interface. We first clarify the many business drivers for smart grid implementation, which enables us to identify the features that are particularly important to implement. We then describe the ICT applications that are useful in the smart grid and the standards available for their implementation, dividing the grid into 4 areas: transmission, distribution, distributed energy resources and the customer interface. In the transmission network we cover inter-control center communications, and the Common Information Model, CIM. In the distribution network we focus on IEC 61850 for substation automation. We then address the convergence of CIM and IEC 61850 to provide a standard for electric power enterprise wide operations, IEC 61968. The deployment of Distributed Energy Resources, DERs in the distribution network is a major shift for the electric power industry, making that network bidirectional. We describe the role of ICT in controlling DERs, including standards specific to wind, hydro and electric vehicles. In addition to controlling the supply of power, the distribution network plays an important role in controlling demand, through demand side management. We describe standards including Open Automated Demand Response for business customers and the Advanced Metering Infrastructure for residential customers. Implications for QoS and transport over TCP, UDP, IP and Ethernet are described. The course concludes with an analysis of ICT business opportunities in the smart grid divided by hardware, software and systems integration with the associated timelines. e-Digest is Designed for ICT Engineers and Designers, System Architects and Engineers, Technical Sales personnel, and Business Managers in the ICT industry concerned with the Smart Grid. Prerequisites Suggested prerequisite TRA courses: None Corresponding Courses There are no Corresponding Courses for this title. Expected Outcomes The student will be able to understand the ICT needs of the electric power industry to facilitate the implementation of the smart grid, the ICT standards and technologies available to meet those needs and how their deployment translates into business opportunities for the ICT industry. e-Digest Outline NET205: Smart Grid: Business Opportunities for the Telecommunications Industry Part 1 Overview Business Drivers ICT Applications ICT in the Transmission Network ICT in the Distribution Network NET206: Smart Grid: Business Opportunities for the Telecommunications Industry Part 2 Overview ICT for Distributed Energy Resources ICT for Commercial/Industrial Customers ICT for Residential Customers ICT Opportunities in the Smart Grid 73 ©1985-2012TRA LLC, All Rights Reserved. Release 6.0 TRA E-LEARNING LIBRARY Estimated Learning Time 5 hours Understanding Cloud Computing™ Training Format: e-Digest Course Code: NET170 Description Cloud Computing may be the latest buzzword, but based on the money being spent on Cloud Computing Services and the technologies to provide them, it seems unlikely to be a passing fad. Services from basic storage to network-based “virtual” desktop applications are now advertised as Cloud Computing Services. What is it? What isn’t it? This class will cut through the hype and describe what is meant by Cloud Computing from both a business and technical perspective. The e-Digest explains the architectures and services of various implementations and the technologies required to deploy them. e-Digest is Designed for Design for the student who needs a general knowledge of what is meant by Cloud Computing. Prerequisites Suggested prerequisite TRA courses: None Corresponding Courses There are no Corresponding Courses for this title. Expected Outcomes Student should have a clear understanding of the terms commonly used in the industry. The student should be able to explain the motivations and the risks of adopting Cloud Computing. e-Digest Outline NET171: Introduction to Cloud Computing Overview Definition of Cloud Computing Motivations to Adopt Cloud Computing Risks of Cloud Computing Industry Outlook NET172: Cloud Computing Architectures Overview SPI (Software, Platform, Infrastructure) Service Model Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS Platform as a Service (PaaS) Software as a Service (SaaS) Network Deployment Architectures Public Clouds Private Clouds Hybrid Clouds NET173: Cloud Computing Technical Requirements and Solutions Quality of Service (QoS) Security Management 74 ©1985-2012TRA LLC, All Rights Reserved. Instructor Led Training Our best-of-the-industry faculty delivers TRA's Instructor-Led Training. Having real-world practical experience, being eloquent and effective communicators, TRA's instructors tailor their course delivery by incorporating the latest industry development from around the world, and the needs of attending students. Course books are printed just prior to course delivery incorporating the most up-to-date information and requests. Time after time, student feedback indicates the quality of TRA's Instructor-Led courses is excellent and exceeded expectations. All courses found in TRA's Instructor-Led Library are available for private training. Private courses can be tailored to meet the specific needs of customers' organizations and are designed to be an extension of their internal curriculum. Customers designate the location for course delivery. TRA also serves global accounts internationally. Our instructor-led courses are available for Private courses in one-day, two-day and four-day formats. Check with your TRA representative for more information on how TRA can tailor our instructor-led courses for your organization. 75 ©1985-2012TRA LLC, All Rights Reserved. INSTRUCTOR LED TRAINING Network Fundamentals Curriculum Network Fundamentals Curriculum Overview TRA's Network Fundamentals courses provide an introduction to a broad set of communications and networking topics relative to voice, data and video movement over wired, wireless or fiber networks. Courses found within this curriculum serve as a prerequisite for more advanced courses found within other TRA Curricula and therefore may also be found within their respective technology-specific curriculum. Fundamentals courses are well suited for new members to the industry or those wanting to brush up "on the basics". Network Fundamentals Curriculum Courses Understanding the Basics of Communications Networks Understanding the Basics of Data Communications Understanding Voice Communications: A Technical Introduction Understanding the Basics of Wireless Communications Understanding the Basics of Voice, Data, and Wireless Networks 76 ©1985-2012TRA LLC, All Rights Reserved. Release 6.0 INSTRUCTOR LED TRAINING Understanding the Basics of Communications Networks™ Course Length 2 day Training Format: ILT Availability: As a public and private course Description This course provides a background on communications networks including terminology, industry overview, technology evolution, capabilities and services offered in today's telecommunications networks. Course is Designed for Students looking for a broad overview of the technologies and services offered in today's telecommunications networks. Prerequisites This course lays an excellent foundation for other TRA courses, including more advanced courses found in TRA's: There are no prerequisites for this title. Course Outline Course Introduction and Overview Corresponding Courses There are no Corresponding Courses for this title. Expected Outcomes Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Understand the fundamentals of wireline and wireless networks for both voice and data applications Describe the current network infrastructure Identify terminology and key industry players Discuss new directions the industry is taking from both a technological and business perspective Understand how network evolution continues to evolve in support new services Wireless Communications Key Wireless Technical Concepts Telephony Network Basics Digital Cellular: CDMA, TDMA and GSM Key Components of a Telecommunications Network Key Digital Multiple Access Technologies Loops, Lines, Trunks, and Private Branch Wireless Data: SMS, Cellular, 802.11 Exchange (PBX) Trunks Third Generation Wireless Numbering Plans Fast Packet Services Industry Structure Fast Packet Fundamentals Typical Network Services Frame Relay (FR) Transmission Systems Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) Nature of Sound Multi Protocol Label Switching (MPLS) Time Division Multiplexing and T1 Carriers Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) Network Access, DSL, and ISDN Customer-Owned Systems Synchronous Optical Network (SONET) Voice Premises Cornerstone - PBX CATV and Electric Utilities Use of Full-Duplex Data Premises Cornerstones - Router Systems Customer Premises Wiring Switching Voice over IP (VoIP) Switching System Types Switching Hierarchies and Network Routing Switching Technologies Network Design Fundamentals Network Control User-to-Network Signaling Network Signaling 77 ©1985-2012TRA LLC, All Rights Reserved. Release 6.0 INSTRUCTOR LED TRAINING Understanding the Basics of Data Communications™ Course Length 2 day Training Format: ILT Availability: As a public and private course Description This course is designed to provide the foundational knowledge required for understanding modern data networks. Introductory information is provided, including technology definitions, so students with little or no technical knowledge will easily comprehend. The historical perspective necessary to understand how and why a technology evolved to its present rate of acceptance is also provided. Course is Designed for Marketing or executive groups desiring more familiarity with data communications equipment or professionals new to the telecommunications and/or networking fields who are unfamiliar with data communications equipment or data transmission systems. Prerequisites This course lays an excellent foundation for other TRA courses, including more advanced courses found in TRA's: There are no prerequisites for this title. Course Outline Course Introduction Course Outline and Objectives Evolution of Data Communications Basic Concepts and Transmission of Data Digital Information Fundamentals Frames, Cells, and Packets Types of Network Media Basics of Protocols Circuit and Packet Networks Data Compression and Encryption Multiplexing Methods and Techniques Benefits of Layers Comparative Models: OSI and TCP/IP Layers 1-3: Physical, Data Link, and Network Layers Local Area Networks (LANs) LAN Components Client / Server Ethernet, Token Ring, and FDDI Hubs, Switches, and Routers Simple Network Management Protocol 78 ©1985-2012TRA LLC, All Rights Reserved. Corresponding Courses The following has corresponding information: DAT110: Understanding the Basics of Data Communications e-Digest Expected Outcomes Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Explain the industry's need for data networks, how they evolved, operate, and offer services Gain an understanding of modern techniques Make useful assessments of the current status and identify probable future network composition Business and Residential Access to Wide Area Networks (WANs) Dial-up Access Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) Cable Modems Wireless WANs Private Line Synchronous Optical Network (SONET) and Synchronous Digital Hierarchy (SDH) Packet Networks The Internet, Intranets, and Extranets Internet Architecture and Developments Internet Service Providers (ISPs) Multimedia Services Intranets and Extranets Virtual Private Networks Network Case Study Release 6.0 INSTRUCTOR LED TRAINING Understanding Voice Communications: A Technical Introduction™ Course Length 2 day Training Format: ILT Availability: As a public and private course Description This course provides background on communications networks including terminology, industry overview, technology evolution, capabilities and services offered in today's telecommunications networks. Course is Designed for Telecommunications professionals who wish to understand the fundamentals of switching, signaling or transmission. This course will enhance students' ability to explain difficult concepts and identify and compare competitive technologies. Prerequisites There are no prerequisites for this title. Course Outline Course Introduction Course Overview Course Objectives Course Outline Telephony Network Basics Key Components Loops, Lines, Trunks, and Private Branch Exchange (PBX) The Industry's Structure Typical Network Services Transmission Systems The Nature of Sound Time Division Multiplexing (TDM) and T1 Carrier Digital Network Evolution Network Access, Digital Subscriber Lines (DSL), and Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) 79 ©1985-2012TRA LLC, All Rights Reserved. Corresponding Courses The following has corresponding information: TEL210: Understanding Voice Communications: a Technical Introduction e-Digest Expected Outcomes Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Understand the fundamentals of switching, signaling, and transmission Identify the major components of telephony networks Identify and compare competitive technologies Speech Coding Digital in the Network Analog-to-Digital Conversion Pulse Code Modulation a-Law Coding and Mu-Law Coding Compression Linear Predictive Coding Switching System Types Hierarchies and Network Routing Technologies Softswitch Network Control Types of Signaling User-to-Network Network-to-Network o Signaling System Number 7 (SS7) o Local Number Portability (LNP) o Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) Private Networks Release 6.0 INSTRUCTOR LED TRAINING Understanding the Basics of Wireless Communications™ Course Length 2 day Training Format: ILT Availability: As a public and private course Description This course examines advanced digital wireless technologies including cellular radio and Wireless Local Area Networks (WLANs). An overview of the principles of radio and multiple access technologies such as GSM and Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA); frequency reuse in cellular networks; cellular system architecture; high-speed wireless data, Internet, Wireless Local Area Networks; and Third Generation (3G) and Fourth Generation (4G) cellular technologies, are also included. Course is Designed for Newcomers to the field and experienced professionals who want to learn the broad perspectives of wireless communications. Prerequisites This course is an excellent foundation for other TRA courses. Course Outline Course Introduction Course Outline and Objectives History of Wireless Electromagnetic Energy and Propagation Electromagnetic Waves and Spectrum Loss, Gain, and The Decibel (dB) Antennas and Propagation Radio Transmission, Interference and Noise Fundamentals of Radio Systems Basic Radio Communications Digital Radio Basics Fundamentals of Modulation Cellular System Fundamentals Frequency Re-Use and System Capacity Cellular System Architecture Cellular Handoff Network Aspects of Cellular Systems Making and Receiving Calls Automatic Call Delivery and Roaming Authentication and Encryption Role of SS7 Detailed Call Setup Scenario 80 ©1985-2012TRA LLC, All Rights Reserved. Corresponding Courses The following has corresponding information: WIR110: Understanding the Basics of Wireless Communications e-Digest Expected Outcomes Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Understand the principles of cellular radio Appreciate the problems faced by cellular and other radio-based service providers and how to address issues associated with the deployment of multiple access technologies Discuss probable future directions Radio Frequency (RF) Access Techniques Frequency Division Multiple Access (FDMA) Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA) Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) 2G Comparison and US Operating Frequency Bands Evolution of Cellular to 3G and 4G Data Evolution in 2G Networks 3G Overview (UMTS and CDMA2000) Femtocells Overview (LTE, UMB, and Mobile WiMAX) Wireless Local Area Networks Wireless 802.11 Wi-Fi LANs OFDM Technology in 802.11 802.11n and MIMO Bluetooth Technology Summary Cellular Summary Wi-Fi Summary WiMAX 4G Release 6.0 INSTRUCTOR LED TRAINING Understanding the Basics of Voice, Data, and Wireless Networks™ Course Length 3 day Training Format: ILT Availability: As a public and private course Description This 3-day course provides the foundational knowledge required for understanding modern communications networks. Introductory information is provided, including technology definitions, components and the use of those components to provide typical network services so students with little or no technical knowledge will easily understand. Topics include access alternatives such as DSL, ISDN, cable modems, and wireless; Local Area Networks and Wide Area Networks; analog and digital cellular network technologies: TDMA, CDMA, and GSM; The historical perspective necessary to understand how and why a technology evolved to its present rate of acceptance is also provided. Course is Designed for Students looking for a broad overview of the technologies and services offered in today's telecommunications networks. Prerequisites There are no prerequisites for this title. Course Outline Course Introduction and Overview Corresponding Courses There are no Corresponding Courses for this title. Expected Outcomes Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Understand the fundamentals of networks Describe key concepts, terminology, and alternatives Circuit Switching System Types, Hierarchies, Telephony Network Basics Routing, Technologies Key Components of a Network Network Control Loops, Lines, Trunks, and PBX User-to-Network Signaling Trunks Dial Pulse and Dual Tone Multi-frequency (DTMF) Numbering Plans Industry Structure Signaling System 7 (SS7) Transmission Systems Local Number Portability (LNP) Nature of Sound Advanced Intelligent Network (AIN) Multiplexing Cellular System Fundamentals Analog-to-Digital Conversion Cellular Concepts and Digital Network Evolution Licensing Synchronous Optical Network Typical Cellular System (SONET) Architecture Access Technologies Analog and Digital Cellular Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) Personal Communications Integrated Services Digital Service Network (ISDN) Home and Visitor Location Cable TV's use of Full-Duplex Registers Systems Roaming Wireless Local Loops (WLLs) Digital Cellular Techniques Microwave Multipoint Time Division Multiple Access Distribution Service (TDMA) Local Multipoint Distribution Global System for Mobile Service Communications (GSM) Switched and Dedicated Code Division Multiple Access Access (CDMA) 81 ©1985-2012TRA LLC, All Rights Reserved. Basics Concepts and Transmission of Data What is Data and how is it Represented Frames, Cells and Packets Communications Models and Protocol Basics Transmission, Compression and Encryption Layered Architectures Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) TCP/IP Protocol Stack Comparative Models Encapsulation Techniques Local Area Networks (LANs) LAN Components Client/Server Architecture Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, and Switched Ethernet Token Ring and FDDI Hubs and Switches Wide Area Alternatives Frame Relay Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) Multi Protocol Label Switching (MPLS) Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) INSTRUCTOR LED TRAINING Core Networks Curriculum Core Networks Curriculum Overview The worlds of voice communications and data communications have traditionally been very separate - different networks, different services, and different technologies. That is changing as voice and data converge at all levels. Today, networks are designed to carry voice, data and video media resulting in exciting new and innovative mixed media services. Critical to all of this are the underlying core technologies critical to the evolution and convergence of mixed media in communications networks. Providing a thorough coverage of switching and signaling technologies found within the core of carriers' networks, courses within this curriculum address signaling, backbone transport protocols, voice over circuit and ATM networks, Quality of Service, and how carrier networks are evolving. Students gain practical knowledge by taking the courses found within TRA's Core Networks curriculum. Courses found in other curricula augment and/or overlay on the networks explained in Core Networks' courses. Core Networks Curriculum Courses Understanding the Basics of Data Communications See the product page found in the Network Fundamentals Curriculum Understanding Voice Communications: A Technical Introduction See the product page found in the Network Fundamentals Curriculum Understanding Quality of Service (QoS) Understanding SS7 for IN, Wireless, and VOIP Understanding Carrier Network Evolution Understanding the Basics of Long Distance Service Understanding Communications Convergence Understanding Voice Over IP Understanding IMS for All-IP Networks 82 ©1985-2012TRA LLC, All Rights Reserved. Release 6.0 INSTRUCTOR LED TRAINING Understanding Quality of Service (QoS) ™ Course Length 2 day Training Format: ILT Availability: As a public and private course Description Understanding Quality of Service (QoS) techniques is essential for addressing the volume of real-time traffic migrating to packet networks. This course describes mechanisms for providing QoS, including techniques for managing queues in network equipment and how Service Level Agreements are aggressively incorporating stringent QoS specifications. QoS capabilities of wired and wireless Ethernet, IP, ATM, and MPLS are explained in a clear and concise manner. Course is Designed for Telecommunications professionals looking for a solid understanding of QoS mechanisms and the business goals for successful QoS deployments. Prerequisites Students should have taken: ILT: Understanding IP Networking and VPNs ILT: Understanding the Basics of Data Communications Course Outline Course Overview and Introduction QoS Mechanisms Traffic Classification and Policing Admission Control QoS Monitoring and SLAs Active Queue Management Bandwidth Mgmt. vs. Big Bandwidth Queuing (FIFO, CBQ, WFQ, RED, WRED) QoS in Local Area Networks QoS in VLANs QoS in WLANs QoS Using Application Layer Protocols UDP and TCP Port Numbers TCP Flow Control and Slow Start Algorithm RTP QoS Mechanisms RTCP QoS Monitoring 83 ©1985-2012TRA LLC, All Rights Reserved. Corresponding Courses The following has corresponding information: NET250: Understanding Quality of Service eDigest Expected Outcomes Upon completion of this course, students should gain: Good insight into the changes in the industry An understanding of the protocols that can support the future traffic in the network – both real-time and non real-time An understanding of the problems facing the network designer in terms of delivering a QoS environment IP Routing and QoS IP Fundamentals Type of Service (ToS) Traditional and QoS-based Routing ISP Peering Arrangements Differentiated Services (DiffServ) QoS DiffServe Architecture, Model and Code points Assured and Expedited Forwarding Per-Hop Behavior ATM-based QoS ATM Virtual Circuits, Service Classes and QoS Parameters Traffic Contract and Policing PNNI and Cell Rate Negotiation MPLS-based QoS MPLS Architecture, Protocols and Label Distribution, and QoS Virtual Leased Line, Virtual Private Line, and Virtual Private LAN Service Release 6.0 INSTRUCTOR LED TRAINING Understanding SS7 for IN, Wireless, and VOIP™ Course Length 2 day Training Format: ILT Availability: As a public and private course Description This course provides a detailed tutorial on SS7 describing its use, application within emerging networks, and support for new services. Even as wireless and VoIP networks evolve, SS7 and IN are expected to continue providing the foundation for new services within the traditional Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN). This course explains how SS7 is emerging as a common thread tying together different networks, enabling access to service logic and subscriber data, and providing consistent service to the end user. Course is Designed for Telecommunications professionals looking for a solid understanding of the SS7 network and its protocols and how they are being used for emerging Wireless and IP networks. Prerequisites Students should have taken: ILT: Understanding the Basics of Communications Networks ILT: Understanding the Basics of Data Communications Course Outline Course Introduction SS7 Overview Evolution Architecture Applications IN Overview Definition and Motivation for IN Advanced Intelligent Network Elements AIN Application Examples SS7 Protocols: MTP and ISUP Message Transfer Part (MTP) ISDN User Part (ISUP) SS7 Protocols: SCCP and TCAP Signaling Connection Control Part (SCCP) Transaction Capabilities Application Part (TCAP) Applications of SCCP and TCAP 84 ©1985-2012TRA LLC, All Rights Reserved. Corresponding Courses The following has corresponding information: SIG210: Understanding SS7 for IN, Wireless, and VoIP e-Digest Expected Outcomes Upon completion of these course, students should be able to: Describe the SS7 protocol, how it is designed, and how it supports different services across networks Explain how calls are controlled and managed, and how services are supported within the wireline world SS7 for Wireless and VoIP Mobile Application Part (MAP) Wireless Roaming and Call Control Evolution to Support VoIP and Call Control for VoIP Advanced Intelligent Networks (AIN) Call Model Basics Points-in-Call (PICs), Detection Points (DPs), and Triggers AIN Release 1.0 and Subsets, and Service Examples Other Intelligent Network Architectures Intelligent Network Model Wireless Intelligent Network Models Intelligent Networks and Voice over IP Putting Together with Services Single Number Services Internet Call Waiting (ICW) Summary Release 6.0 INSTRUCTOR LED TRAINING Understanding Carrier Network Evolution™ Course Length 2 day Training Format: ILT Availability: As a public and private course Description This course provides an overview of carrier networks, examining the core technologies making communications possible while providing an industry context. The course explains how communication networks operate, the evolution from analog to digital, the transition from circuit to packet, the impact of optics on carrier transport, and how the convergence of IP traffic and optical capacity are becoming a platform for next-generation Web services. Current industry structure, market motivations, and services typically offered are discussed. Course is Designed for Students seeking network solutions for delivering voice, data and video services on a single network. Prerequisites Prior to taking this course, students should have completed entry-level communications training. Appropriate TRA courses include: ILT: Understanding the Basics of Communications Networks ILT: Understanding the Basics of Data Communications ILT: Understanding the Basics of Wireless Communications Course Outline Course Introduction and Overview Network Evolution Overview Service Provider Networks and Roadmaps Case Study: ABC Service Provider Circuit Network Evolution Network Migration Roadmap Interconnection and Billing Case Study: ABC Service Provider Packet Network Evolution Network Migration Roadmap Frame Relay / ATM Network Services Virtual Private Network Services Case Study: ABC Service Provider Wireless Network Evolution Network Migration Roadmap Mobile Wireless Overview and Migration Case Study: ABC Service Provider 85 ©1985-2012TRA LLC, All Rights Reserved. Corresponding Courses There are no Corresponding Courses for this title. Expected Outcomes Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Describe how today’s circuit-switched infrastructure is evolving to support IP traffic Produce diagrams for phased migration Network Access Evolution Access Migration Roadmap Typical Access Architectures Migration of Access Technologies: Copper, Fiber, Gigabit Ethernet, Hybrid Fiber Coax Case Study: ABC Service Provider Network Core Evolution Network Migration Roadmap Network Technology and Economics Case Study: ABC Service Provider Operations Support Systems (OSS) and Billing OSS Components IP Billing Systems Network Provisioning Service Quality Management Case Study: ABC Service Provider Service Provider Network Evolution Network Evolution Steps ATM Tandem Replacement End-Office Evolution Converging Billing Systems Case Study: ABC Service Provider Release 6.0 INSTRUCTOR LED TRAINING Understanding the Basics of Long Distance Service™ Course Length 2 day Training Format: ILT Availability: As a public and private course Description This 3-day course is designed to provide an in-depth look at long distance services, including the functions of each network component. Students learn how to bulletproof a network so that calls are transmitted accurately and safely. Access and egress options; Digital Subscriber Lines (DSL), cable modems, wireless, and Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN); outbound services and restriction and routing options; toll-free services; audio and video teleconferencing, 900 numbers, calling card services, and much more are described. Course is Designed for Students looking for a broad overview of the technologies and services offered in today's telecommunications networks. Prerequisites There are no prerequisites for this title. Corresponding Courses There are no Corresponding Courses for this title. Expected Outcomes Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Develop an in-depth understanding of the global Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) Describe the various access and egress alternatives and when they should be used Explain how telephony companies in different countries communicate with one another so calls can be made internationally Course Outline Course Introduction and Key IEC Outbound Services Definitions Outbound LD Services LD Services and o Network Architecture Interexchange Carrier (IEC) o Pricing Options and Trends Pricing Options and Billing o Feature Choices Periods o Typical Services Components of LD Network Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) Loops, Lines and Trunks o Architecture; Pricing; Nature of Sound Features; Services Intelligent Network (IN) Switched Digital Services Components o Architecture; Pricing; Access and Egress Features; Services Dedicated vs. Switched IEC Inbound Services Access Toll Free Voice Services Points-of-Presence (POPs) as o Architecture; Pricing; Pricing Points Features; Services Nodal Services Toll Free Data Services Alternative Access and Egress o Architecture; Pricing; Technologies Features; Services Signaling Caller-Paid Inbound Services User-to-Network Signaling o Architecture; Pricing; Network Signaling Features; Services 86 ©1985-2012TRA LLC, All Rights Reserved. Teleconferencing Voice Teleconferencing Video Teleconferencing Video Conferencing Bridges Video Conferencing Standards Data Services Fast Packet Fundamentals Circuit vs. Packet Switching Virtual Circuits (VCs) Frame Relay Asynchronous Transfer Mode IEC International Services Typical Features and Services Dialable Locations Global Alliances Toll-Free Call Card Services Bundled Services Course Summary Release 6.0 INSTRUCTOR LED TRAINING Understanding Communications Convergence™ Course Length 2 day Training Format: ILT Availability: As a public and private course Description This 2-day instructor-led course provides the foundational knowledge required for understanding the convergence that is taking place across both wired and wireless networks. Course explains Internet Protocol (IP) and its unifying role in the convergence that is enabling seamless multimedia services. Course provides a technical and practical introduction to key convergence technologies: IP (TCP/IP & IP Networking), Voice over IP, Wireless Access (Cellular, WiFi, & WiMAX), Mobile IP and the IP Multimedia Subsystem. Course describes the compelling applications these foundational technologies enable. Course is Designed for Telecommunication professionals who need to understand how IP is converging wired and wireless networks. Prerequisites Students should be familiar with basic communication networking topics. TRA courses to consider: ILT: Understanding the Basics of Communications Networks ILT: Understanding the Basics of Data Communications Course Outline Course Introduction What are we Converging? Why are we Converging? What do the Converged Applications look like? TCP/IP Internet Protocol o IPv4 o IPv6 Transmission Control Protocol User Datagram Protocol Real-time Transport/Real-time Transport Control Protocols Voice over Internet Protocol VoIP Architectures VoIP Session & Device Control o Session Initiation Protocol o MEGAGO/H.248 Softswitch Architectures 87 ©1985-2012TRA LLC, All Rights Reserved. Corresponding Courses Greater depth on each individual topic covered in this course can be found in the TRA Curriculum Guide at www.tra.com. Expected Outcomes Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Understand the basics of TCP/IP, IP Networking and Mobile IP Appreciate how real-time applications like VoIP are delivered over IP networks Describe the cellular concept and the capabilities of 3G/4G cellular networks Understand the goals and capabilities of WiFi and WiMAX Appreciate how the IMS architecture provides an infrastructure for delivering converged services Discuss the emerging applications that Network Convergence enables Wireless Access Cellular Concept 3G and 4G Cellular Capabilities 802.11 WiFi Networks 802.16 WIMAX Networks Mobility Mobility vs. Portability Mobile IP Handoff among Wireless Access techniques IP Multimedia Subsystem IMS Motivations & Goals IMS Architecture IMS Service Examples Pulling It All Together: Converged Applications Unified Communications (UC) Fixed-Mobile Convergence Solutions (FMC) Release 6.0 INSTRUCTOR LED TRAINING Understanding Voice over IP™ Course Length 2 day Training Format: ILT Availability: As a public and private course Description Voice over IP (VoIP) is rapidly changing the telecommunications infrastructure. This course covers the paradigm shifts as telephony services migrate from circuit to packet. Students receive an understanding of how VoIP is being deployed, are introduced to the technologies making it possible, and learn ways to address implementation and quality of service issues. Course is Designed for Students looking to understand how VoIP is reshaping the communications industry. Prerequisites Students should understand voice and data communications, by taking: ILT: Understanding TCP/IP ILT: Understanding the Basics of Data Communications Course Outline Industry Overview Perspective: History, Industry and Market Segments, Regulatory Environment Networks: ITSPs, Carriers, Enterprises Residential VoIP Voice over Broadband Issues, Architectures and Technologies (VoCable, VoDSL, FTTP) Service Examples Issues: E911, CALEA Transport Protocols and Voice Packets Review of IP/TCP/UDP Real-Time Transport Protocol (RTP and RTCP) Voice Coding and Compression Speech Quality Measurement Quality of Service (QoS) Real-Time Service Requirements Delay: Sources and Impacts Techniques: DiffServ and MPLS Tuning a VoIP Network H.323 H.323 Architecture and Components Call Setup using H.225, H.245, and FastStart 88 ©1985-2012TRA LLC, All Rights Reserved. Corresponding Courses The following has corresponding information: VOP210: Understanding Voice over IP e-Digest Expected Outcomes Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Understand the protocols, how calls are made, interworking with PSTN, and key challenges Describe VoIP equipment and their capabilities Relate VoIP to business needs and expectations Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) SIP Network Architecture and Components SIP Messages Session Description Protocol Call Examples SIP and Presence Information SIP vs. H.323 Media Device Control Protocols MEGACO/H.248 MGCP PSTN Interworking Overview of PSTN and SS7 SS7 Interworking with H.323, SIP, MEGACO SoftSwitch ENUM: Phone number to Internet address mapping Related Protocols: SCTP, SIGTRAN, SIP-T VoIP in the Enterprise Motivations and Concerns IP PBX vs. Hosted VoIP / IP Centrex Service Examples Security and VoIP (NATs, Encryption, Firewalls) Summary Release 6.0 INSTRUCTOR LED TRAINING Understanding IMS for All-IP Networks™ Course Length 2 day Training Format: ILT Availability: As a public and private course Description The evolution to an All-IP network is underway and the blueprint for it is IMS (IP Multimedia Subsystem). Although unfolding more rapidly in the wireless arena, it is occurring in both wired and wireless networks. This course describes how wireless networks are being upgraded with 3G network elements, protocols, and call/session control procedures to accommodate multimedia applications. Course content explains how all traffic will use IP for transport, and how SIP (Session Initiation Protocol), and SDP (Session Description Protocol) provide the new all-encompassing call and session control for multimedia calls as well as call control for traditional voice calls and session control for simple data sessions such as web browsing. The course also highlights the new functional network elements specified by standards bodies to enable the evolution, including CSCFs (Call Session Control Functions), MGCFs (Media Gateway Control Functions), MGWs (Media Gateways), Breakout Gateway Control Functions, and more. Course is Designed for Students seeking to understand the network evolution for delivering voice, data and video services on a single network. Prerequisites Students should understand basic cellular technology by taking: ILT: Understanding the Basics of Wireless Communications ILT: Understanding TCP/IP ILT: Understanding the Basics of Data Communications Course Outline Introduction to IMS Motivation for IMS Status of IMS Standards for Wired and Wireless Networks Initial 3GPP/UMTS and 3GPP2/CDMA2000 Networks Common Approach to ALL-IP Evolution for UMTS and CDMA2000 Circuit and Packet Switched Domains How UMTS and CDMA2000 will Evolve to IMS IP Mobility with GPRS or Mobile IP All-IP Architecture Network Elements Call Session Control Functions (CSCFs) Media Gateway Control Function (MGCF) Media Gateway (MGS) Media Resource Function Processor (MRFP) Breakout Gateway Control Function (BGCF) Application Servers (AS) and Back-to-Back User Agents (B2BUAs) 89 ©1985-2012TRA LLC, All Rights Reserved. Corresponding Courses The following has corresponding information: WIR300: Understanding IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) for All-IP Networks e-Digest Expected Outcomes Upon completion of these course, students should be able to: Discuss the evolutionary revolution occurring in telecommunications Define the new IMS network functional elements Diagram how SIP, SDP, and MEGACO are used Explain the typical message flow for setting up an IP multimedia session Discuss the potential for new services All-IP Architecture Network Elements continued High-Level IMS Message Flow Scenarios for: Video Call Interworking, 3-Way Video Conference, Pushto-Talk, VoIP, and others IP Multimedia Call Control Protocols Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) Session Description Protocol (SDP) SIP Session Setup Examples Intermediate-Level IMS Message Scenarios IMS Registration Message Flow Mobile Origination to ISDN Video Call End-to-End QoS Management Message Flow B2BUA Session Forwarding Message Flow IMS Presence Message Flows Detail-Level IMS Message Scenarios SIP and SDP in more Detail IMS Interworking with PSTN/ISDN Detailed Message Flows based on 3GPP TS 24.228 and 3GPP2 TIA-873 Summary INSTRUCTOR LED TRAINING Wireless Networks Curriculum Wireless Networks Curriculum Overview In today's increasingly mobile world, working from a fixed desktop device communicating by wires is no longer acceptable. Professionals expect and demand the flexibility to work from any location. Students can learn about all things wireless by taking the courses found in TRA's Wireless Networks curriculum. Courses within this curriculum provide a broad and deep understanding of wireless by addressing the technology basics, terminology, evolution of cellular networks, to 3G, LTE, Mobile WiMAX, wireless 802.11 LANs, demand for wireless data, emerging wireless standards, and interworking among wireless networks and with landline networks. Students will gain practical knowledge by learning from the topics found within TRA's Wireless Networking courses. Wireless Networks Curriculum Courses Understanding the Basics of Wireless Communications See the product page found in the Network Fundamentals Curriculum Understanding Emerging Wireless Technologies Understanding 802.11 Wireless LANs Protocols and Procedures Understanding 802 Wireless Standards Understanding IMS for All-IP Networks See the product page found in the Core Networks Curriculum Understanding CDMA Understanding 3G Mobile Radio Technologies Understanding 3G Mobile Network Infrastructure 90 ©1985-2012TRA LLC, All Rights Reserved. Understanding GSM Understanding GPRS and its Evolution to UMTS Understanding UMTS Understanding LTE and SAE Understanding WiMAX / IEEE 802.16 Understanding UMTS and CDMA2000 Evolution to HSPA, HSPA+, and LTE Understanding RF Network Design for Long Term Evolution (LTE) Understanding Fundamental of Radio: Analysis, Design and Propagation Understanding Satellite Communications: Earth Station Design and Analysis Release 6.0 INSTRUCTOR LED TRAINING Understanding Emerging Wireless Technologies™ Course Length 2 day Training Format: ILT Availability: As a public and private course Description The mega-trends of wireless and the Internet are revolutionizing voice and data communications. Wireless technology has become ubiquitous for voice applications, and is becoming the access technology of choice for data applications. As result, new radio technologies and network elements are being developed to offer new service possibilities. This course focuses on the technologies being deployed or emerging. Also discussed are the major technical concepts shaping the industry, technologies enabling the use of wireless connections, and the applications previously available only through hard-wired; connections. Course is Designed for Telecommunications professionals who are looking to gain insight into emerging wireless technologies, into comparisons, and their potential applications. Prerequisites Students should have taken: ILT: Understanding the Basics of Data Communications ILT: Understanding the Basics of Wireless Communications Course Outline Course Introduction Corresponding Courses The following has corresponding information: EWT230: Understanding Emerging Wireless Technologies e-Digest Expected Outcomes Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Understand and appreciate some of the new wireless technologies being deployed and those on the horizon Gain insight on how these technologies are related to each other, and their possible impact on the overall wireless marketplace LTE/SAE continued Major New Functional Entities in SAE, including Fundamentals of Digital Radio eNodeB, MME (Mobility Management Entity), S-GW Speech Digitizing, Coding, and Compression (Serving Gateway), and P-GW (Public Data Network Gateway) Channel Coding Overview of a Handover Scenario Digital Modulation Status of UMTS LTE/SAE Standards Development Multiple Access and Deployment Plans 3G and 4G Cellular Wi-Fi/802.11 CDMA Fundamentals for 3G Wireless LANs Universal Mobile Telecommunications Systems 802.11 and Wi-Fi (UMTS) and its Evolution (W-CDMA and HSPA) OFDM Fundamentals CDMA2000 and its Evolution (1x, 1xEV-DO Rev 0 and Rev A) OFDM for 802.11a/g Femtocells How OFDM handles multipath Why OFDM/OFDMA for 4G? 802.11n with MIMO (Multiple Input Multiple Output antennas) Major 4G Technologies: LTE/SAE, Mobile WiMAX, UMB Benefits of MIMO WiMAX/802.16 WLAN/Cellular Interworking Bluetooth and 802.15 Wireless Metropolitan Area Networks (WMAN) 802.16 (Fixed/Portable) WiMAX Wireless Personal Area Networks (WPAN) OFDM and OFDMA Physical Layers Bluetooth 802.16e Mobile WiMAX Other 802.15 Standards LTE/SAE (Long Term Evolution/System Architecture Future Trends Evolution) Mobile Broadband Wireless Access LTE: UMTS Radio Access Network Evolution to 4G 802.20 "MobileFi" SAE: UMTS Core Network Evolution to 4G Two New Standards in 2008 Wideband Mode 625k-Multicarrier Mode 91 ©1985-2012TRA LLC, All Rights Reserved. Release 6.0 INSTRUCTOR LED TRAINING Understanding 802.11 Wireless LANs Protocols and Procedures™ Course Length 2 day Training Format: ILT Availability: As a public and private course Description In the workplace and the residence, from hotspots to city-wide networks, this course shows how 802.11 has become one of the most successful wireless technologies in the industry. It provides an overview of the protocols and procedures used in 802.11 and its implementation in an operational environment. An overview of the principal 802.11 specifications, including 802.11e for QoS and 802.11i for security are provided. The major alternative technologies used at the MAC and PHY layers, including 802.11n, and the reasoning behind their principal attributes, are described. The course concludes with a forward looking view of Wi-Fi handover interworking with cellular and the new developments currently in the standardization pipeline, e.g. mesh networking. Course is Designed for Students interested in understanding 802.11 Wireless LANs, their associated Quality of Service, security, roaming, and interworking with cellular. Prerequisites There are no prerequisites for this title. Course Outline Introduction to 802.11 Wireless LANs Unlicensed Frequency Bands Overview of 802.11 Standards Overview of WLAN Operational Environment WLAN Architecture Components Authentication and Association Collision Avoidance Power Save Mode 802.11 Medium Access Control (MAC) Handling Contention Mac Frame Structure 802.11 Quality of Service Traffic Categories EDCA: Enhanced Distributed Channel Access HCF: Hybrid Coordination Function 802.11 Physical Layer (PHY) Radio Attributes: o DSSS Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum o OFDM, Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing 92 ©1985-2012TRA LLC, All Rights Reserved. Corresponding Courses The following has corresponding information: WIR260: Understanding 802.11 Protocols and Procedures e-Digest Expected Outcomes Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Describe the WLAN market and how 802.11 and cellular inter-relate Understand the fundamental concepts and principles of operations for the WLAN technologies Appreciate 802.11 security, QoS and mesh networking 802.11 Physical Layer (PHY) continued o Channel Spacing and Modulation Physical Layer Options: o 802.11a, b, g o 802.11n with MIMO 802.11 Security Considerations Wi-Fi Interoperability Testing Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) Wi-Fi Protected Access and 802.11i Moving Forward Wi-Fi Interworking with UMTS Cellular Wi-Fi Interworking with 4G LTE 802.11s Mesh Networking New 802.11 Amendments in the pipeline Summary Release 6.0 INSTRUCTOR LED TRAINING Understanding 802 Wireless Standards™ Course Length 2 day Training Format: ILT Availability: As a public and private course Description As wireless networks have improved security and data rates, the IEEE has focused its standardization work on a diverse range of wireless technologies for fixed/mobile, short/long range applications. This course describes and contrasts the different 802 Wireless Standards, including their provisions for QoS, security and mesh networking. For instance, the course identifies how the standards for 802.11 and 802.15 are being used to deploy Wireless Local Area Networks and Wireless Personal Area Networks, respectively. The course explains technologies such as 802.15.4 ZigBee™ for large sensor networks, and 802.16e WiMAX for fixed and mobile broadband access. Emerging standards such as 802.20 for broadband mobile data solutions and 802.22 for longer-range wireless regional area networking are compared, and innovative ways of re-using licensed spectrum to accommodate new wireless technologies, including UWB (Ultra Wide Band) and Cognitive Radio are described. Given the many diverse networks being deployed, this course concludes with an analysis of alternative ways of interworking among these technologies and cellular. Course is Designed for Forward-looking designers, product planners and network operators who need a solid understanding of the existing and emerging IEEE wireless standards. Prerequisites Students should understand packet switching by taking: ILT: Understanding the Basics of Data Communications ILT: Understanding the Basics of Wireless Communications Course Outline Introduction to IEEE 802 Wireless Standards IEEE 802 Family of Services How the 802 Standards Relate Licensed and Unlicensed Frequency Bands Cognitive Radio Ultra Wide band Mesh Networking Modulation Techniques MIMO: Multi-Input Multi-Output OFDM: Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing 802.11 Wireless LAN (WLAN) 802.11 Standards and Configuration Options Authenticating and Getting Connected Operations Considerations: QoS, Security, Privacy (WEP), and Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) 93 Corresponding Courses The following has corresponding information: WIR280: Understanding Emerging 802 Wireless eDigest Expected Outcomes Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Understand the radio technologies and techniques being deployed in emerging 802 wireless networks Describe and contrast IEEE wireless standards including 802.11 LAN, 802.15 PAN, 802.16 MAN, 802.20 mobile broadband and 802.22 regional area network Become familiar with emerging solutions for interworking between the 802 wireless technologies and cellular 802.11 Wireless LAN (WLAN) continued Mesh Networking Overview of 802.15 Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN) 802.15 Standards Architectural Components, Layers, Spectrum Allocations, Topologies, and Operational Options o 802.15.1 Bluetooth® o 802.15.3 High Rate and Higher Data Rate Ultra Wide Band (UWB) PAN ZigBee™ Alliance 802.16 Wireless Fixed and Mobile Metropolitan Area Networks 802.16 Market and Spectrum Allocation 802.16 – 2004 Fixed Broadband Wireless ©1985-2012TRA LLC, All Rights Reserved. 802.16 Wireless Fixed... continued 802.16e Mobile Broadband Wireless MAN WiMAX Forum 802.20 Mobile Broadband Wireless Access 802.20 Standards Mobile IP 802.22 Wireless Regional Area Network (WRAN) Market and Network Planning PHY and MAC Layers for Base Station to CPE Communications Cognitive Radio Specifics Interworking between the 802 Wireless Standards Coexistence of Multiple Technologies 802.21 Media Independent Handover Summary Release 6.0 INSTRUCTOR LED TRAINING Understanding CDMA™ Course Length 2 day Training Format: ILT Availability: As a public and private course Description CDMA has taken the mobile world by storm, becoming a major Second Generation (2G) technology and the dominant technology for Third Generation (3G) systems. As a 'spread spectrum' technology that is robust against interference, CDMA has been used for point-to-point military communications for many years, but making the technology suitable for cellular applications required major innovations. This course provides a solid technical as well as an intuitive understanding of 2G CDMA technology, as a foundation for understanding its evolution to 3G. Course is Designed for Students interested in acquiring an excellent overview of CDMA. Prerequisites Students should understand digital cellular by taking: ILT: Understanding Emerging Wireless Technologies o ILT: Understanding the Basics of Data Communications o ILT: Understanding the Basics of Wireless Communications Course Outline Introduction to CDMA for Personal Communications Service (PCS) and Digital Cellular Industry Perspective: Standards, Providers, Deployment Status Evolution to 3G CDMA Fundamentals of Radio Concepts Benefits of Digital Radio Quadrature Phase Shift Keying Modulation Speech Compression and Vocoding Convolutional Coding for Forward Error Correction (FEC) CDMA Comparison to Frequency Division Multiple Access (FDMA) and Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA) CDMA Fundamentals Spread Spectrum and the Principles of CDMA Codes: Pseudonoise (PN) and Walsh Universal Frequency Re-Use Rake Receivers Major Attributes of TIA-95 94 ©1985-2012TRA LLC, All Rights Reserved. Corresponding Courses The following has corresponding information: WIR230: Understanding CDMA e-Digest Expected Outcomes Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Compare the use of pseudo-random codes in CDMA systems and how they offer enhanced capacity, performance, call quality, and coverage as contrasted with other cellular technologies Understand why CDMA technology has been chosen for all major 3G standards TIA-95 CDMA: Beyond the Basics Codes: Usage, Why and Benefits Channels: Pilot, Sync, Paging, Access, Traffic Multiplex and Rate Options Handling Voice, Data and Signaling Privacy and Encryption CDMA Deployment Considerations Eb/N0, Eb/I0, and Carrier-to-Interference Ratio (C/I) Capacity Calculations and Comparisons with other Cellular Technologies Soft Handoff Thresholds and Procedures CDMA Evolution to 3G CDMA2000 1x CDMA2000 1xEV-DO W-CDMA/UMTS HSPA (High Speed Packet Access) Summary Release 6.0 INSTRUCTOR LED TRAINING Understanding 3G Mobile Radio Technologies™ Course Length 2 day Training Format: ILT Availability: As a public and private course Description Third Generation (3G) mobile systems offer exciting new wireless packet capabilities, breaking through limitations of previous technologies, and enhanced cost effectiveness for traditional and enhanced voice services. Although dealing briefly with the network infrastructure and foundational technologies for 3G radio this course focus is on the radio technologies used in CDMA2000 and UMTS. Course is Designed for Students interested in understanding the radio technologies supporting the growth in high-bit-rate wireless services. Prerequisites Students should understand 2G CDMA and digital cellular by taking: ILT: Understanding CDMA o ILT: Understanding Emerging Wireless Technologies ILT: Understanding the Basics of Data Communications ILT: Understanding the Basics of Wireless Communications Course Outline Introduction to Third Generation (3G) Industry Status and Perspective Standards Bodies and Relationships Evolution Scenarios and Market Projections 3G Network Aspects CDMA2000 and UMTS Network Architectures Evolution o Circuit to Packet Switching o Softswitches and Gateways o Evolution to All-IP Key Technology Concepts for 3G Wider Bandwidth Required Coherent Demodulation, Turbo Coding Smart Adaptive Array Antennas CDMA Foundation Major 2G cdmaOne (TIA-95) Attributes CDMA Fundamentals and why the Choice for 3G 95 ©1985-2012TRA LLC, All Rights Reserved. Corresponding Courses The following has corresponding information: WIR210: Understanding 3G Mobile Radio Technologies e-Digest Expected Outcomes Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Grasp3G wireless and market impact Understand 3G standards for CDMA2000 and UMTS Comprehend 3G evolution 3G CDMA2000 (TIA-95 Based) Variable Length Codes for Different Data Rates Comparison with cdmaOne Operational Considerations: Modulation, Power Control, Capacity, Multi-Carrier 1x Evolution 3G Wideband CDMA (W-CDMA) Orthogonal Variable Spreading Factor (OVSF) Codes Asynchronous Inter-Cell Operation How high bit rates are achieved High Speed Packet Access (HSPA) What's Next? 4G Evolution to UMTS LTE (Long Term Evolution) and Mobile WiMAX Summary Release 6.0 INSTRUCTOR LED TRAINING Understanding 3G Mobile Network Infrastructure™ Course Length 2 day Training Format: ILT Availability: As a public and private course Description Third Generation (3G) mobile systems provide multi-megabit-per-second wireless packet capabilities, breaking through limitations of previous technologies, and enhanced cost effectiveness for traditional and enhanced voice services. After dealing briefly with the foundational CDMA technology for 3G radio, this course focus is on the network infrastructure architecture, protocols, and operational scenarios used in CDMA2000 and UMTS. Course is Designed for Students who need to understand, plan, or prepare for the infrastructure needed to support 3G services or those needing to compare the UMTS and CDMA2000 network architectures and capabilities. Prerequisites Students should understand 2G CDMA and digital cellular by taking: ILT: Understanding Emerging Wireless Technologies o ILT: Understanding the Basics of Data Communications o ILT: Understanding the Basics of Wireless Communications Course Outline Introduction to Third Generation (3G) Industry Status and Perspective Standards Bodies and Relationships Evolution Scenarios and Market Projections CDMA Foundation CDMA Fundamentals and why the Choice for 3G Major Characteristics of CDMA2000 and WCDMA/UMTS 3G UMTS Network UMTS Network Architecture, Protocols and Interfaces SGSNs and GGSNs (Serving and Gateway GPRS Support Nodes) GPRS Tunnels and Protocol Stacks Operational Scenarios 3G CDMA2000 Network CDMA2000 Network Architecture, Protocols and Interfaces PDSNs (Packet Data Serving Nodes) Mobile IP Tunnels and Protocol Stacks Operational Scenarios 96 ©1985-2012TRA LLC, All Rights Reserved. Corresponding Courses The following has corresponding information: WIR320: Understanding 3G Mobile Network Infrastructure e-Digest Expected Outcomes Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Grasp 3G wireless and market impact Understand 3G standards for CDMA2000 and WCDMA/UMTS Describe the major 3G network architecture characteristics and supporting technologies Introduction to IP Mobility Portability vs. Full Mobility The IP Mobility Problem Why Mobile IP or GPRS is Needed Mobile IP Solution for CDMA2000 The Mobile IP protocol (RFC 3344) Mobile IP Home and Foreign Agents Mobile IP Tunneling Mobile IP Protocol Stacks How Mobile IP handles Private IP addresses and NATs Mobile IPv6 Benefits and Issues Example Operational Scenarios GPRS GSM-based Solution for UMTS SGSNs and GGSNs GTP Tunnels GPRS Protocol Stacks How GPRS handles IP mobility GPRS Roaming Summary Release 6.0 INSTRUCTOR LED TRAINING Understanding GSM™ Course Length 2 day Training Format: ILT Availability: As a public and private course Description Introduced in 1991, Global System for Mobile Communications presently supports more than three billion subscribers residing in more than 210 countries. This phenomenal growth can be attributed to GSM's support for international roaming, which permits users traveling nearly anywhere in the world to receive the same features and services provided by their home network. Course is Designed for Students interested in acquiring an excellent overview of GSM. Prerequisites There are none but a foundation in wireless may be helpful by taking: ILT: Understanding the Basics of Wireless Communications Corresponding Courses The following has corresponding information: WIR120: Understanding GSM e-Digest Expected Outcomes Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Understand how this technology operates and how its technical features make it one of the most dominant digital cellular standards in the world Gain insights of GSM’s air interface, how it supports basic voice communications Describe how GSM is evolving to support user data and related services Course Outline Introduction to GSM GSM Traffic Channels Step-by-Step Perspective: History, Market, Comparison with Channel Structure and Bandwidth other 2G Technologies Coding: Speech, Channel, Convolutional GSM and the Third Generation (3G) Frequency Hopping, Interleaving, Equalization Principles of Cellular and Digital Radio Encryption Radio Concept and Digital Radio Basics GSM Logical and Physical Channels Speech Encoding and Channel Coding Channels: Logical, Physical, Traffic and Control Frequency Re-User, Cell Sectorization, TDMA and Mapping Logical onto Physical Channels Modularization Data Burst Types GSM Network Aspects Frame and Allowable Channel Structures GSM Public Land Mobile Network (PLMN) Data over GSM Mobile Stations and Network Elements Types: Circuit-Switched, Short Message Service, Authentication and Signaling High-Speed Circuit-Switched, General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) and Enhanced Data Rates Mobile Application Part for Global Evolution (EDGE) GSM System Capacity Capacity Evaluation and Techniques for Increasing Summary 97 ©1985-2012TRA LLC, All Rights Reserved. Release 6.0 INSTRUCTOR LED TRAINING Understanding GPRS and its Evolution to UMTS™ Course Length 2 day Training Format: ILT Availability: As a public and private course Description This course provides an understanding of the General Packet Radio Service (GPRS). GPRS was developed as a packetswitched extension of the Global System for Mobile Communication (GSM) network to enable high-speed access to IPbased services. GPRS provides efficient use of shared resources, volume-based pricing, allows 'always-on' connections, and matches connection speeds to the needs of users and their applications. GPRS serves as foundation for the packetswitched domain of 3G UMTS. These and more are explained in this course. Course is Designed for Students interested in acquiring an excellent overview of GPRS and its evolution. Prerequisites Students should have background in digital cellular and TCP/IP by taking: ILT: Understanding GSM o ILT: Understanding the Basics of Wireless Communications ILT: Understanding TCP/IP o ILT: Understanding the Basics of Data Communications Course Outline Introduction to GPRS Perspective: History, Market, Services, Deployment Status and Evolution Paths GPRS Network Architecture and Protocols GSM - Foundation for GPRS GPRS Components, Functions and Interfaces GPRS Protocol Models GPRS Radio Interface Radio Subsystem Modulation and Coding EDGE MAC and RLC Functions Physical and Logical Channels 98 ©1985-2012TRA LLC, All Rights Reserved. Corresponding Courses The following has corresponding information: WIR220: Understanding GPRS e-Digest WIR110: Understanding the Basics of Wireless Communications e-Digest Expected Outcomes Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Explain GPRS architecture, elements, and services Identify the different service states and how a data session is handled Summarize evolution paths GPRS Mobility and Session Management Mobility and Security Management Session Management Scenarios Roaming and GPRS Roaming Exchange (GRX) Evolution to UMTS Overview UMTS Architecture: Network Core and Radio Access Network GPRS Enhancements for 3G GSM System Capacity Capacity Evaluation and Techniques for Increasing Summary Appendices Review of TCP/IP GPRS and its Relation to Mobile IP EDGE Compact Release 6.0 INSTRUCTOR LED TRAINING Understanding UMTS™ Course Length 2 day Training Format: ILT Availability: As a public and private course Description This course explains both the UMTS network infrastructure and protocols and the W-CDMA/HSPA radio technologies used in UMTS. With more than 80% of worldwide cellular subscribers served by UMTS, its technology and the evolution of its Radio Access and Core Networks promise to be a hot topic for years to come. Course is Designed for Students interested in understanding the radio technologies supporting the growth in high-bit-rate wireless services Prerequisites Students should understand 2G CDMA, digital cellular and TCP/IP by taking: ILT: Understanding CDMA o ILT: Understanding Emerging Wireless Technologies ILT: Understanding the Basics of Data Communications ILT: Understanding the Basics of Wireless Communications ILT: Understanding GSM o ILT: Understanding the Basics of Wireless Communications Course Outline Introduction to UMTS and 3G Wireless Perspective: UMTS, CDMA2000, and 3G 3GPP and Standards Organizations and Relationships UMTS Capabilities, Market Impact and Release Timelines UMTS Network and Protocol Architecture Core Radio Access Network Architectures and, Protocols Core Network Architectures and Protocols Operational Scenarios Managing the Radio Access and Circuit-Switched and Packet-Switched Domains Circuit-Switched Roaming Call Scenario Packet-Switched Web Access Scenario Tunneling for IP Mobility 99 ©1985-2012TRA LLC, All Rights Reserved. Corresponding Courses The following has corresponding information: WIR240: Understanding UMTS e-Digest Expected Outcomes Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Identify UMTS 3G capabilities, market impact, release timeline and future evolution Describe UMTS network architecture, major characteristics, components, interfaces and protocols Explain how UMTS handles mobility and call handling CDMA Foundation for 3G CDMA Concepts and Why the Choice for 3G UTRAN W-CDMA Radio Link Orthogonal Variable Spreading Factor (OVSF) Codes Asynchronous Inter-Cell Operation Details of: Characteristics, Modes, Codes, Channels, Transport Formats, Methods High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA) Evolution to High Speed Packet Access (HSPA) LTE (Long Term Evolution) / SAE (System Architecture Evolution) Summary Appendix: UMTS Open Service Architecture (OSA) Release 6.0 INSTRUCTOR LED TRAINING Understanding LTE and SAE™ Course Length 2 day Training Format: ILT Availability: As a public and private course Description With the current dominance of UMTS in 3G worldwide deployments, it is likely that the evolution of UMTS to LTE (LongTerm Evolution … of the radio access network) and its accompanying SAE (System Architecture Evolution … of the core network infrastructure) will be the dominant worldwide broadband mobile wireless network of the future. In addition, many CDMA2000 Service Providers are also planning to evolve their radio access networks to LTE and interwork their existing CDMA2000 network infrastructure with the new LTE/SAE network infrastructure. This represents a major convergence of the two global 3G radio and network standards: UMTS and CDMA2000. This course is designed to help students understand the LTE Radio Access Network and the SAE Core Network evolutions and to provide students with the maximum insight in the minimum time. Understanding these technologies will be essential for anyone planning for the next generation of mobile broadband networks. This course has been designed to provide a solid understanding of both, the new SAE architecture, network elements, protocols, and message flows for important operational scenarios as well as the new LTE radio technologies. Mobility and Interworking of LTE/SAE with other major radio access technologies such as CDMA2000 and Mobile WiMAX is also explained. The coverage of the LTE radio concepts has been designed to provide an intuitive understanding of how the OFDMA (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access) and SC-FDMA (Single Carrier- Frequency Division Multiple Access) technologies work and how the capabilities of these technologies will enable significantly higher performance than 3G. Course is Designed for This course is designed for students interested in understanding the new LTE/SAE architecture and operation and the new radio technologies used in LTE. Prerequisites ILT: Understanding UMTS o ILT: Understanding CDMA ILT: Understanding Emerging Wireless Technologies ILT: Understanding the Basics of Data Communications ILT: Understanding the Basics of Wireless Communications o ILT: Understanding GSM ILT: Understanding the Basics of Wireless Communications Course Outline LTE/SAE Introduction LTE (Long Term Evolution): UMTS Evolution to Next Generation Radio Technology with Evolved UMTS Terrestrial Radio Access Network (EUTRAN) o Evolved Node B (eNodeB) o Key Requirements for LTE SAE (System Architecture Evolution): UMTS Evolution to 4G Core Network o Evolved Packet Core (EPC) 100 ©1985-2012TRA LLC, All Rights Reserved. Corresponding Courses The following has corresponding information: WIR330: Understanding LTE and SAE eDigest Expected Outcomes Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: Sketch the architecture of LTE/SAE, identifying the major new infrastructure components and their functions Trace the message flow between the LTE radio access network and the SAE Evolved Packet Core for a cellular handset power-on, service origination, and active handover Describe the architecture and message flow for an optimized (seamless) handover from LTE to CDMA2000 Explain how GPRS, MIPv4 (Mobile IPv4), PMIPv6 (Proxy Mobile IPv6), and DSMIPv6 (Dual Stack Mobile IPv6) are used in various mobility scenarios between LTE and other radio access technologies Mobility and Interworking with Other Radio Access Technologies LTE/SAE Roaming Architectures Trusted vs. Un-trusted non-3GPP Access Networks S2a Interface with Trusted non-3GPP Accesses S2b Interface with Un-trusted non-3GPP Accesses S2c Interface with Trusted or Un-trusted non-3GPP Accesses Four Protocols for IP Mobility: GPRS, MIPv4, PMIPv6, and DSMIPv6 o Key Requirements for SAE o Major New Functional Entities in SAE Major Interfaces and Protocols o S1, X2, S3, S4, S5, S6, S8, S11, S12 Overview of a Handover Scenario Using GPRS Tunnel Re-routing Status of UMTS LTE/SAE Standards Development and Deployment Plans LTE/SAE Fundamental Operational Scenarios Message Flow for User powering up, attaching, and registering Message Flow for User activating a packet data service Message Flow for Active Handover from one eNodeB to another eNodeB Handover Scenario to 3G UTRAN (UMTS Terrestrial Radio Access Network) Optimized/Seamless Handover concept Direct or Indirect Data Forwarding for Lossless Handover Optional Direct Tunnel (S12 Interface) Preparation Phase o Message Flow with signaling between the Source LTE eNodeB and Target 3G UMTS Radio Network Controller Execution Phase o Message Flow with switching of the data path to the 3G UTRAN Handover to CDMA2000 or Mobile WiMAX General Concepts for Seamless Handover to CDMA2000 or Mobile WiMAX Example: Message Flow for Handover to CDMA2000 1xEV-DO 101 ©1985-2012TRA LLC, All Rights Reserved. High-level scenarios for the use of GPRS, MIPv4, PMIPv6, and DSMIPv6 in LTE/SAE Mobility and Interworking OFDM/OFDMA Fundamentals What is "Orthogonal" Frequency Division Multiplexing? How OFDM Handles Multipath and ISI (InterSymbol Interference) How OFDM/OFDMA Handles Mobility and Doppler Frequency Shift Why there is an Optimum Subcarrier Bandwidth and Symbol Duration Scalable OFDM/OFDMA OFDM/OFDMA As Used in LTE Downlink LTE Frame and Sub-Frame Structure Downlink Physical Channels Support for Advanced Antenna Systems, e.g. Beamforming and MIMO (Multiple Input Multiple Output Antenna Systems) SC-FDMA/DFTS-OFDM Fundamentals Why SC-FDMA/DFTS-OFDM for the Uplink instead of OFDMA? Understanding DFT (Discrete Fourier Transform) Spreading Understanding How DFT Spreading combined with OFDMA produces a Single Carrier Uplink Signal SC-FDMA/DFTS-OFDM As Used in LTE Uplink Uplink Physical Channels How the Random Access Channel works Summary Appendix: MIPv4 and MIPv6 Fundamentals Release 6.0 INSTRUCTOR LED TRAINING Understanding WiMAX / IEEE 802.16™ Course Length 2 day Training Format: ILT Availability: As a public and private course Description WiMAX is "hot". It is being used to extend the popular Wireless LAN Wi-Fi hotspot coverage to wide-area Wireless MAN (Metropolitan Area Network) coverage. As done with Wi-Fi, WiMAX capability is included in many notebook computers. This course explains the 4G technologies behind Fixed and Mobile WiMAX but focuses on IEEE 802.16e Mobile WiMAX. It covers the physical layer including OFDM (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing) and OFDMA (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access), the MAC Layer, and the Network Infrastructure. Course is Designed for Students interested in understanding the technologies behind Fixed and Mobile WiMAX Radio (OFDM, and OFDMA) and Network Infrastructure, and having interest in the latest advances in wireless technology and 4G developments. Technical sales personnel, product managers, network planners and development engineers will enjoy this course. Prerequisites Students should understand wireless and digital cellular/PCS concepts by taking: ILT: Understanding Emerging Wireless Technologies ILT: Understanding the Basics of Data Communications ILT: Understanding the Basics of Wireless Communications Corresponding Courses The following has corresponding information: WIR290: Understanding WiMAX e-Digest Expected Outcomes Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Understand OFDM and OFDMA, how they are used, and why they are the choice for 4G wireless technology Understand how the WiMAX network infrastructure supports fixed and mobile services Gain insights into WiMAX strengths and challenges Discuss the major enhancements to WiMAX for mobility Course Outline Introduction to Broadband Wireless and IEEE 802.16 WiMAX Broadband Wireless Access (BWA) WiMAX and 3G Evolution Fixed and Mobile WiMAX Major Industry Groups Applications for WiMAX Spectrum Issues IEEE 802.16e WiMAX OFDM and OFDMA Physical Layers Major Characteristics Fixed and Mobile WiMAX Options OFDM for Intersymbol Interference (ISI) Mitigation OFDM and the Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) Fixed WiMAX Physical Layer Major Characteristics Mobile WiMAX Physical Layer Major Characteristics WiMAX Data Rates IEEE 802.16e Mobile WiMAX MAC Protocols, Messages, and Operation Scenarios FDD and TTD Frame Structure 102 IEEE 802.16e Mobile WiMAX MAC... continued MAC Messages and Procedures DL and UL Frame Structure and Burst Profiles DL-MAP and UL-MAP Bandwidth Allocation Ranging Procedures Scheduling Services and Handling Contention Subscriber Initialization Procedure Infrastructure for Fixed and Mobile Service Network Architecture: ASN and CSN Intra/Inter-ASN Handovers with GRE or Mobile IP Tunnels Mobile Station Service Origination Scenario Mobile WiMAX Handover Scenario Key Radio Concepts for IEEE 802.16 WiMAX Multi-carrier Technology Adaptive Modulation and Coding Orthagonality and Subcarriers Non Line of Sight (NLOS) How OFDM Combats Multipath Delay Spread and ISI ©1985-2012TRA LLC, All Rights Reserved. Key Radio Concepts for IEEE 802.16 WiMAX continued Frequency-Selective Fading Beamforming or Adaptive Antenna Systems (AAS) Multiple-input Multiple-Output (MIMO) Antenna Systems Achieving Subcarrier Orthagonality OFDM/OFDMA Challenges Doppler Impact on OFDM Optimizing Subcarrier Bandwidth IEEE 802.16e Summary for Mobile WiMAX 2048 OFDMA Relationship to Korean WiBro Support for 2048, 1024, 512, and 128 FFT Scalable OFDM Enhancements for Mobility Understanding Subcarriers, Clusters, and Tiles Mobile WiMAX Status Release 6.0 INSTRUCTOR LED TRAINING Understanding UMTS and CDMA2000 Evolution to HSPA, HSPA+, and LTE™ Course Length 2 day Training Format: ILT Availability: As a public and private course Description Many Service Providers, even many CDMA/1xEV-DO operators, are adopting an evolution path via HSPA, HSPA+, and ultimately LTE. The objective of this course is to explain the major concepts in both the Radio Access Network (RAN) and the Core Network (CN) infrastructure required to understand this evolution path. The architectures and protocols of both the CDMA2000 and the UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/LTE networks are described along with their major functionalities. In addition, scenarios are described that illustrate how pre-existing UMTS and CDMA2000 networks can evolve gracefully while adding the HSPA/HSPA+/LTE overlays. Course is Designed for Technical Sales personnel, Project Managers, and others who need to understand the concepts, technologies, architectures, and capabilities of the HSPA/HSPA+/LTE networks in order to plan for the evolution of their network. Prerequisites ILT: Understanding 3G Mobile Network Infrastructure ILT: Understanding Emerging Wireless Technologies ILT: Understanding the Basics of Data Communications ILT: Understanding the Basics of Wireless Communications Course Outline Introduction to 3G and 4G CDMA2000 and UMTS Technology Evolution Technology Roadmap from CDMA 1x and GSM to 3G Technology Roadmap from 3G CDMA2000 and UMTS to 4G Peak and Average Data Rates for the Major Technologies Deployment Status Major Radio Technologies for 3G and 4G CDMA Fundamentals and why it the basis for 3G o Review of CDMA Basics How and Why PN and Walsh Codes are used in CDMA o Major Characteristics of CDMA2000 Major Characteristics of 1xEV-DO Rev 0 and Rev A Major Characteristics of 1xEV-DO Rev B o Major Characteristics of W-CDMA/UMTS Major Characteristics of HSPA Major Characteristics of HSPA+ OFDM/OFDMA Fundamentals and why it is the basis for “Beyond 3G” and 4G o Major Characteristics of OFDMA as used in LTE 103 ©1985-2012TRA LLC, All Rights Reserved. Corresponding Courses The following has corresponding information: WIR320: Understanding 3G Mobile Network Infrastructure e-Digest Expected Outcomes Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Sketch the major options for evolution to HSPA and LTE Compare and contrast the capabilities of 1xEV-DO, HSPA, HSPA+, and LTE Discuss the new network elements and functions needed to interwork an existing CDMA2000 or UMTS network with an added HSPA/LTE network 3G CDMA2000 Network Infrastructure: The Starting Point CDMA2000 Network Architecture, Protocols and Interfaces o The Major A Interfaces (A1 thru A11) PDSNs (Packet Data Serving Nodes) Mobile IP Home and Foreign Agents o Mobile IP Tunnels o Protocol Stacks o High-Level Operational Scenarios Packet Session Setup Transitions between Dormant and Active States 3G UMTS Network Infrastructure: The Starting Point for HSPA and Beyond UMTS Network Architecture, Protocols and Interfaces SGSNs and GGSNs (Serving and Gateway GPRS Support Nodes) o GPRS Tunnels and Tunneling Protocol o Protocol Stacks High-Level Operational Scenarios o IP Mobility with GPRS Tunnels o GPRS Roaming Network Evolution to HSPA to LTE Ultimate LTE Network Architecture Evolutionary Architectures for Interconnecting and Interworking the CDMA, HSPA, and LTE Networks in a Single Service Provider’s Network Summary Release 6.0 INSTRUCTOR LED TRAINING Understanding RF Network Design for Long Term Evolution (LTE) ™ Course Length 4 day Training Format: ILT Availability: As a public and private course Description This is a Hands-on course, designed to provide the student with an in-depth understanding of the technical aspects of design, analysis and deployment of an LTE RF system. Throughout this course, the student will gain in-depth knowledge through calculator exercises and detailed analysis using provided spreadsheets. Each module of this course builds upon the previous modules, culminating in the use of a propagation modeling tool to estimate the performance of an LTE network, based on equipment specifications, system configuration and environmental variables. Prerequisites There are no prerequisites for this title. Corresponding Courses There are no Corresponding Courses for this title. Expected Outcomes At the end of this course, the student should be able to: Compare LTE to 3G (CDMA) and 4G (WiMAX) technologies Describe the basic LTE frame structure and function Discuss the benefits and limits of MIMO and Adaptive Arrays for LTE Perform an LTE link budget Estimate path loss using both physical and empirical models Explain the use of SC-FDMA to improve amplifier efficiency on the uplink Describe Fractional Frequency Reuse (FFR) Describe timing options for LTE deployments Compare different approaches for backhauling LTE and the oversubscription to traffic engineering rules Course Outline LTE Technology Overview LTE Technology Variations The LTE Radio Access Network The LTE Evolved Core Network LTE vs. Mobile WiMAX for 4G Review of RF Fundamentals Basic Radio Link Considerations Basics of Information Transfer for Radio Working with Decibels Digital Modulation and Error Correction Techniques for LTE Antenna Considerations for LTE General Antenna Types Antenna Characteristics Antenna Diversity Techniques Advanced Antenna Systems for LTE RF Network Design Considerations Operating Frequency and Bandwidth Sources of Noise and Interference Limiting Factors in Cellular Deployments LTE Link Budget Analysis Equipment: Parameters and Configuration Link Margins and Service Objectives Receive System Performance Analysis Co-location Issues for LTE 104 Path Loss Modeling: LOS and NLOS Radio Propagation Mechanisms Free Space Path Loss Analysis for Line-of Sight Modeling Non-Line-of-Sight Path Loss LTE and the NLOS Environment Impairments due to Multipath in the NLOS Environment The Wide-band Channel and Intersymbol Interference (ISI) Mitigating ISI with OFDM S-OFDMA: Balancing ISI and Doppler The LTE Downlink: S-OFDMA Reducing PAPR using SC-FDMA for the LTE Uplink Frequency Reuse Techniques for LTE Overview of Frequency Reuse LTE and Fractional Frequency Reuse (FFR) Timing and Synchronization for LTE Networks Overview of Network Timing Systems Clocking in Asynchronous Networks ©1985-2012TRA LLC, All Rights Reserved. The "Flat Earth" Model: Engineering and Business Balancing Engineering and Business Needs Capacity Sites vs. Coverage Sites Dimensioning an LTE Network: CAPEX/OPEX Considerations "Flat Earth" to Real World High Bit Rate Backhaul Options for LTE Oversubscription and Traffic Engineering Simplifying Capacity Design with Oversubscription Utilization and Delay in Single-server and Multi-server Systems Modeling a Single-server System: An LTE Backhaul Modeling a Multi-server System: An LTE Sector Modeling an LTE Deployment Environment Real-world Deployment Considerations Empirical vs. Physical Propagation Models Equipment Selection Considerations Modeling the Propagation Environment Modeling System Performance Based on C/I+N Performing a Coverage Study Release 6.0 INSTRUCTOR LED TRAINING Understanding Fundamental of Radio: Analysis, Design and Propagation™ Course Length 4 day Training Format: ILT Availability: As a public and private course Description This is an intense hands-on course, designed to provide the student with an in-depth understanding of the technical aspects RF system design, analysis and deployment. Technologies used for Line-of-Sight (LOS) and Non-Line-of-Sight (NLOS) radio, from HF to EHF, are considered. Throughout this course, the student will gain in-depth knowledge of RF through the use of multiple calculation exercises as well as exercises and simulations using provided spreadsheets. Each module of this course builds upon the previous modules, enhancing the student's understanding of the topic areas. As an IEEE WCET workshop, this course focuses on the following knowledge areas of the WCET certification exam: Area 1: RF Engineering, Propagation and Antennas Area 2: Wireless Access Technologies Area 7: Fundamental Knowledge Prerequisites There are no prerequisites for this title. Expected Outcomes Corresponding Courses There are no Corresponding Courses for this title. There are no Corresponding Courses for this title. Identify different E-M propagation modes based on frequency Define the relationship between bandwidth and Baud rate Use decibels for gains, losses and power levels Describe the various components of a radio and their functions Describe various amplifier types and impairments Quantify the relationship between noise and bandwidth Determine the bit rate of a channel based on bandwidth, modulation scheme and FEC overhead Describe multiple access using FDMA, TDMA, CDMA and OFDMA Determine Near-field and Far-field regions of an antenna Compare VSWR, Return Loss, Reflected Power and Mismatch Loss Describe multiple antenna systems: MIMO and Adaptive Arrays Perform a cascade analysis for both terrestrial and satellite systems Perform link budgets for both Line-of-Sight and NonLine-of Sight links Determine LOS distance based on the radio horizon Perform a path loss analysis using a simple physical model Describe how Delay Spread and Doppler Spread effect small-scale fading Perform a path loss analysis for a NLOS environment Course Outline Introduction to Wireless Technologies A Brief History of Wireless Communications The Continuing Evolution of Wireless Technologies Overview of Modern Wireless Technologies Radio Wave Characteristics The Electro-magnetic Spectrum Propagation Modes of Radio Waves Radio Spectrum: Licensed and License Exempt Fundamental Radio Concepts Basics of Information Transfer for Radio Working with Decibels—Gains, Losses, Power Levels Basic Radio Components Wireless Impairments: Internal Noise and Distortion 105 Digital Modulation and Error Correction Techniques Analog and Digital Modulation Getting More Bits per Baud Error Correction Techniques Physical Layers and Multiple access Techniques Basic Access Techniques OFDM and OFDMA Spread Spectrum and CDMA Basics of Antennas and Antenna Systems E-M Field Radiation: Intentional and Unintentional Basic Antenna Types and Uses Basic Antenna Characteristics Antenna Field Regions Care and Feeding of Antennas Antenna Diversity Techniques Advanced Antenna Systems ©1985-2012TRA LLC, All Rights Reserved. Link Budget Analysis Techniques Noise and Noise Sources Link Budget Considerations Budgeting the Radio Link Line-of-Sight Radio Propagation Defining Line-of-Sight Line-of-Sight Path Loss Analysis The Non-Line-of-Sight Propagation Environment Non-Line-of-Sight Propagation Mechanisms Impairments due to Time Dispersal Modeling Propagation Loss in a NLOS Environment Release 6.0 INSTRUCTOR LED TRAINING Understanding Satellite Communications: Earth Station Design and Analysis™ Course Length 4 day Training Format: ILT Availability: As a public and private course Description Throughout this course, the student will gain an in-depth understanding of the technical aspects of earth station design, deployment and link budget analysis through calculator exercises and detailed analysis using provided spreadsheets. Each module of this course builds upon the previous modules, culminating in a complete performance analysis of a Satellite network, based on equipment specifications, system configuration and satellite parameters. Prerequisites There are no prerequisites for this title. Course Outline Digital Communications for Geosynchronous Satellites Digital vs. Analog Line Codes: Bit Rate, Baud Rate and Bandwidth Voice Encoding Techniques: Bandwidth vs. Latency Digital Communications Protocols Network Timing and Synchronization Geosynchronous Satellites Satellite Communications Overview Geosynchronous Satellites: Strengths and Weaknesses Overview of Satellite Access Techniques Earth Station Equipment A Quick Review of Decibels The Electromagnetic Spectrum Radio Building Blocks Earth Station Uplink Equipment Antennas and Tracking Systems Earth Station Downlink Equipment Modems and Error Correction Thermal Noise and C/N Power and M&C Systems 106 ©1985-2012TRA LLC, All Rights Reserved. Corresponding Courses There are no Corresponding Courses for this title. Expected Outcomes Upon completion of this course the student should be able to: Develop a system design based on communications requirements and limitations Select system components, based on their specifications, to satisfy system requirements Perform detailed EIRP and G/T analysis Establish proper signal levels for optimum performance Select the proper access technique based on system requirements and network topology Perform availability analysis based on required fade margin, equipment reliability and sparing strategy Perform detailed end-to-end link budget analysis based on system limitations and equipment parameters Earth Station Design A Comparison of Access Techniques Uplink Design Considerations Downlink Design Considerations Determining System Availability Link Analysis Techniques Overview of Link Analysis Spreading Loss and Path Loss Satellite Transponder Parameters Performing Link Budgets for Bent-pipe Satellites Ka-band and Processing Satellites INSTRUCTOR LED TRAINING IP Networks Curriculum IP Networks Curriculum Overview IP Networks are the fastest growing area of communications, being deployed in landline and wireless environments. TRA's IP Networks curriculum provides courses, which help students keep up with all the changes. Courses found within this curriculum offer broad and deep coverage of IP technologies and networks such as TCP/IP, IP routing, the basics IP networking, details of VPNs, MPLS, Quality of Service, IP Telephony, IP Mobility, e-Commerce, IP Security and IPv6. Any professional desiring a good understanding of the technology reshaping the communications industry, will want to investigate the courses within TRA's IP Networks curriculum. IP Networks Curriculum Courses Understanding IPv6 Understanding the Basics of Data Communications See the product page found in the Network Fundamentals Curriculum Understanding TCP/IP Understanding Network Security Understanding IP Networking and VPNs Understanding MPLS VPNs Understanding Voice Over IP See the product page found in the Core Networks Curriculum Understanding Quality of Service (QoS) See the product page found in the Core Networks Curriculum Understanding SIP Understanding IMS for All-IP Networks See the product page found in the Core Networks Curriculum 107 ©1985-2012TRA LLC, All Rights Reserved. Release 6.0 INSTRUCTOR LED TRAINING Understanding IPv6™ Course Length 2 day Training Format: ILT Availability: As a public and private course Description IPv4 has been used in public and private networks for over 25 years, steadily supporting the growth of the Internet and a growing list of applications. But IPv4 is straining to keep abreast with the size of networks and the broader range of new service requirements. IPv6 has been designed to specifically address these requirements and is moving into the mainstream via widespread development across products and growing network deployments. This course details the new capabilities of IPv6, from new address formats and types to enhanced Quality of Service and Security capabilities. With a change in IP also comes a change in the routing protocols that support IP networks and companion protocols such as DHCP, DNS and ICMP. These changes are described and illustrated with examples. With the growth of wireless access technologies, mobility is a key capability for IP, and this course shows how IPv6 supports this important area. The challenges and alternative solutions for migrating from IPv4 to IPv6 are also discussed. Course is Designed for Students in technical positions looking to understand the role of IPv6 in emerging IP Networks. Prerequisites ILT: Understanding TCP/IP ILT: Understanding the Basics of Data Communications Course Outline Introduction to IPv6 History of IPv6 Motivation for Moving to IPv6 IPv6 Deployment Status IPv6 Activities and Resources IPv6 Headers IPv6 Header Fields Extension Headers Packet Size Considerations IPv6 Addressing Address Format Unicast Addresses Anycast and Multicast Addresses Assigning Addresses IPv6 Companion Protocols ICMPv6 Basics ICMPv6 Neighbor Discovery ICMPv6 Multicast Listener Discovery DNS and DHCP 108 ©1985-2012TRA LLC, All Rights Reserved. Corresponding Courses The following has corresponding information: NET101: Basics of the Internet and Internet Protocols e-Topic NET220: Understanding TCP/IP e-Digest Expected Outcomes Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Clearly understand, evaluate, and explain the use of IPv6 and the potential communications opportunities it presents Routing Protocols Routing Protocol Review RIP for IPv6 OSPF and IS-IS for IPv6 BGP for IPv6 Quality of Service and Security IPv6 Quality of Service Basics Quality of Service Techniques Security Basics IPSec IPv6 Security Issues Mobility Mobile IP Basics Bidirectional Tunneling Route Optimization IPv4 to IPv6: Coexistence and Migration Basics of Transition Tunneling Techniques Translation Techniques Other Transition Issues Summary Release 6.0 INSTRUCTOR LED TRAINING Understanding TCP/IP™ Course Length 2 day Training Format: ILT Availability: As a public and private course Description This course provides a technical overview of the Internet Protocol suite commonly known as TCP/IP. TCP/IP is the underlying protocol suite used for the Internet, IP Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), and Voice over IP (VoIP) making it the most prevalent form of global communications. Course is Designed for Students desiring to understand the role of the TCP/IP protocol suite when connecting to and using the Internet. Prerequisites Students should have a fundamental understanding of packet switching, data networking and layered communications, by taking: ILT: Understanding the Basics of Data Communications Course Outline Course Introduction Importance of TCP/IP and Key Definitions Theory of Packet Construction and Layering Internet Protocol (IP) Addressing and Routing Symbolic and Numeric IP Addresses IP Routing and Route Tables Routing Protocols: OSPF, RIP, IS-IS, BGP Tier 1 ISPs and Local ISPs Uniform Resource Locators (URLs) Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) addressing Internet Protocol (IP) Connectionless vs. Connection-Oriented IPv4 Header Fields IPv6 Header Fields IPv4 to IPv6 Transition Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) Sockets and Layer 4 Port Numbers Virtual Connection (VC) Setup, Data Transfer, and Teardown Reliable Data Delivery Congestion and Flow Control User Data Protocol (UDP) The UDP Protocol Application Example: VoIP 109 ©1985-2012TRA LLC, All Rights Reserved. Corresponding Courses The following has corresponding information: NET220: Understanding TCP/IP e-Digest NET121: Introduction to IPv6 e-Topic Expected Outcomes Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Clearly understand, evaluate, explain TCP/IP and the potential communications opportunities it presents Quality of Service (QoS) Network Performance Factors Generic Approaches: Prioritization and Queuing Resource Reservation Protocol (RSVP) Differentiated Services (DiffServ) Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) Real-Time Transport Protocol (RTP) and Real-Time Transport Control Protocol (RTCP) Related Protocols and Applications Application Layer: SMTP, POP, IMAP, HTTP, HTML, FTP, SNMP IP Adjunct Protocols: ICMP Network Security Security Risks Access Control with Firewalls Privacy Control with Encryption Identification Control with Authentication and Certification Applying Security Techniques Summary Release 6.0 INSTRUCTOR LED TRAINING Understanding Network Security™ Course Length 2 day Training Format: ILT Availability: As a public and private course Description An enormous number of Network Security approaches are available to assure secure communications for a wide range of requirements. The landscape runs the gamut from firewall configuration to Virtual Private Network services to applicationlevel cryptography. Each comes with its own cost and management issues, so the design of a Network Security solution for any organization involves many tradeoffs. This course describes the different types of internal and external attacks that may occur, best practices for protecting against internal and external attacks, and introduces the various security techniques for protecting against them. Course is Designed for Students who want to understand the goals and implementation options for how to protect networks against internal and external intercept, intrusion, and deception. Prerequisites Students may find it helpful to have a basic understanding of networking by taking: ILT: Understanding the Basics of Data Communications Course Outline What is the IP Network Security Problem Objectives, Overview and History Current Goal of Secure IP Networking Security Requirements Policy and Procedures Systematic Approach to Security Policy Definition Layered Defenses: Physical, Network, System, Information (Data) Security Defense in Depth: Network Perimeter, Server, Client, Intrusion and Anomaly Detection Protocols and Cryptography Overview Security Protocols and Services Cryptography Overview: Symmetric vs. Asymmetric, Public vs. Private Keys Key Exchange and Delivery 110 Corresponding Courses The following has corresponding information: NET113: Overview of IP Network Security e-Topic SEC105: WLAN Security e-Topic WIR253: IP Limitations for Mobile Users e-Topic Expected Outcomes Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Understand the possible security challenges Explain the implementation options Anatomy of a Firewall Types and Basic Functions Advanced Firewalls: Intrusion Detection, Deep Inspection, Integrated Security Appliances Deployment Issues Virtual Private Networks Types of VPNs VPN Technologies: MPLS, PPTP, L2TP, IPSec, TLS, SSH Evolution and Future Directions IP Security (IPSec) Securing IP Packets (AH and ESP) Authentication and Key Exchange (IKE) Extensions for Remote Access Evolution of IPSec and Future Directions ©1985-2012TRA LLC, All Rights Reserved. Secure Stream Protocols Secure Sockets Layer (SSL), Transport Layer Security (TLS) Secure Shell Secure Applications Wireless Network Security Wired Equivalent Privacy Wi-Fi Protected Access 802.11i, 802.1x Access Control Evolution and Future Directions Server and Client Security Network-Borne System Threats: Viruses, Spyware, Spam System Security Measures Network Admission and Endpoint Control Example Hacker Attacks / Case Studies Attacks Against Perimeter Firewalls Attacks Against IPSec VPNs Attacks Against Applications Attacks Against Mobile Devices Evolution of Attack Sources, Tools, Vectors, and Future Threats Release 6.0 INSTRUCTOR LED TRAINING Understanding IP Networking and VPNs™ Course Length 2 day Training Format: ILT Availability: As a public and private course Description Increasingly, IP-VPNs provide a single, global network for exchanging data, fax, voice and multimedia. This course explains the important underlying functionality provided by the Internet Protocol (IP) suite in support of IP-Virtual Private Networks (IP-VPNs) as a means of integrating both data and voice. The course addresses performance and security issues of IP networks, routing, and the alternative architectures for implementing VPNs, including the use of Mutli-Protocol Label Switching (MPLS). Course is Designed for Students wanting a good understanding of how IP works over Wide Area Networks (WANs) and Local Area Networks (LANs), private and public implementations, and network security. Prerequisites Students should have a fundamental understanding of packet switching, data networking and layered communications, by taking: ILT: Understanding the Basics of Data Communications Course Outline Course Introduction Advantages of IP Networks Layered Services VPN Motivations and Goals Internet Protocol Connectionless vs. Connection-Oriented Protocols Internet Protocol (IP) Architecture IP Address Methods and Management IP Routing Protocols IP Version 6 Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) and User Datagram Protocol (UDP) Layer 4 Functions – Port Numbers TCP Functions o Virtual Connection Setup o Reliability o Congestion and Flow Control UDP Functions 111 ©1985-2012TRA LLC, All Rights Reserved. Corresponding Courses The following has corresponding information: NET110: Understanding IP Networking and VPNs e-Digest NET121: Introduction to IPv6 e-Topic Expected Outcomes Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Apply the layered protocol model to different products and services Identify IP-VPNs opportunities Quality of Service (QoS) VoIP as a Real-Time Application Defining Quality of Service Differentiated Services (DiffServe) Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) Network Security Attack Types, Policy Setting, Goals Firewalls, Proxy Servers Encryption, Authentication and Certificates, Tunneling and IPSec VPN Solutions VPN Architectures o Site-to-Site, Remote Access, Extranet VPNs and Layering Types of VPNs o Virtual Lease Line o Virtual Private LAN o Virtual Private Dial Network o Virtual Private Routed Network Comparing VPN Solutions o MPLS vs. Non-MPLS Implementations Summary Release 6.0 INSTRUCTOR LED TRAINING Understanding MPLS VPNs™ Course Length 2 day Training Format: ILT Availability: As a public and private course Description MPLS and Border Gateway Protocol (BGP)-based VPNs are increasingly being deployed because MPLS provides for a decoupling of IP addresses from the control architecture enabling improved functionality, simplification, lowered costs, new levels of Service Level Agreements (SLAs), and additional levels of security. This course details MPLS procedures and processes, takes a step-by-step approach to standards, and illustrates how traffic engineering and Quality of Service (QoS) are leveraged with VPN flexible addressing and security. Course is Designed for Students who want to understand the power of MPLS and master the issues, terms, and requirements associated with MPLS networks. Prerequisites Students should have an understanding of MPLS, RSVP, BGP and TCP/IP by taking: ILT: Understanding Multiprotocol Label Switching o ILT: Understanding ATM ILT: Understanding the Basics of Communications Networks ILT: Understanding the Basics of Data Communications o ILT: Understanding TCP/IP ILT: Understanding the Basics of Data Communications o ILT: Understanding IP Networking and VPNs ILT: Understanding the Basics of Data Communications Course Outline Course Introduction Definition, Components, Services VPN Services MPLS Fundamentals Review MPLS Labels, Label Switched Paths MPLS Signaling and Routing Layer 2 and Layer 3 VPN Review Layer 2 - Network VPN Technologies Layer 3 - IP VPN Technologies Future Direction and Opportunities Using BGP for Label Distribution BGP in IP Networks BGP Message Formats BGP Extensions for MPLS and MPLS VPNs 112 ©1985-2012TRA LLC, All Rights Reserved. Corresponding Courses The following has corresponding information: NET159: Understanding MPLS VPNs e-Digest Expected Outcomes Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Explain why the implementation of MPLS and BGP-based MPLS VPNs have emerged as highgrowth areas for service providers and enterprise networks Understand how MPLS VPNs improve functionality, simplify operational costs, and improve network scalability for VPN services while continuing to support security and Quality of Service. Understand the IETF standards for MPLS VPN functions and processes Identify the routers and switches that enable MPLS VPNs Basic MPLS Layer 3 VPN Set-up Steps Network Overview Basic Packet Processing Steps MPLS Layer3 VPN Details and Tool Set VPN Routing and Forwarding Tables Route Distinguishers and Route Targets MPLS Layer 1 and Layer 2 VPNs Pseudowire Concepts and Setup Pseudowire Data Plane Ethernet Services MPLS VPN Performance MPLS VPN QOS Goals Hose Model and Pipe Model Integrating DiffServe, Queueing and Constraintbased Routing MPLS VPN Security MPLS VPN Security Requirements MPLS VPNs with IPSec Tunnels IPSec at Ingress and Egress PEs Summary Release 6.0 INSTRUCTOR LED TRAINING Understanding SIP™ Course Length 2 day Training Format: ILT Availability: As a public and private course Description Voice over IP (VoIP) is growing rapidly in both enterprise and public networks. Drivers for this growth include lower cost, and the ability to offer new services. SIP is at the heart of many VoIP deployments and is especially important for the support of services such as presence or web-related features. This course details SIP's capabilities, its interworking with other networks and protocols, implementation issues, why SIP has become a dominant network control protocol, and its likely evolution. Course is Designed for Students interested in understanding the details of SIP. Technical personnel, such as deployment engineers will enjoy this course. Prerequisites Students interested in understanding the details of SIP. Technical personnel, such as deployment engineers will enjoy this course. ILT: Understanding the Basics of Data Communications Corresponding Courses The following has corresponding information: VOP204: VoIP Call Control: SIP e-Topic Expected Outcomes Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Understand the characteristics of the SIP protocol and how it supports IP based communications Describe SIP's interworking with other networks and protocols Identify possible deployment issues and ways to address Explain why SIP has become a dominant network control protocol, and highlight its likely evolution Course Outline Introduction and Overview of Media Streams in SIP Sessions SIP and VoIP Media Packets in an IP Networks The Voice over IP o RTP/RTCP Market o Media Coding Evolution of SIP Session Description Protocol (SDP) SIP Benefits and SIP and Quality of Service SIP Extensions Services SIP Components and Third Party Call Control Architecture Presence and Instant Messaging Basic Call Control with Multiparty Sessions SIP Enhanced Service Examples SIP Servers Interworking with other Networks and Protocols Proxy Servers Interworking with other VoIP Call Control Redirect Servers Protocols Registration o H.323 o MEGACO/H.248/MGCP Locating SIP Servers SIP Messages and Procedures Interworking with the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) SIP Message Structure o SS7 for Call Control Transactions, Dialogs, o Softswitch and Sessions o SS7 Integration with SIP (SIP-T, Message Reliability and SCTP/SIGTRAN) Timers o Addressing (ENUM) Basic Call Flows and Service Examples 113 ©1985-2012TRA LLC, All Rights Reserved. Security and Session Border Control SIP Security Issues Authentication and Encryption Firewalls and NATs (Network Address Translation) Secure RTP (SRTP) Session Border Control SIP Evolution SIP Interoperability and Peering Packet Cable Wireless and IMS Future Capabilities and Implementations Summary INSTRUCTOR LED TRAINING Broadband Networks Curriculum Broadband Networks Curriculum Overview User's insatiable appetite for higher and higher bandwidth never wanes. To keep pace, broadband technologies are required. TRA's Broadband Networks curriculum provides courses that explain the switching and transmission technologies used by service providers offering broadband services. Courses within this curriculum describe technologies such as Digital Subscriber Line, Ethernet in public networks, high-speed wireless in fixed and mobile Metropolitan Area Networks (MANs), Frame Relay, SONET/SDH, optical access and backbone networks, and their associated broadband services and applications. Students gain practical knowledge by taking the courses found within TRA's Broadband Networks curriculum. Broadband Networks Curriculum Courses Understanding Internet Protocol TV (IPTV) Understanding the Basics of Communications Networks See the product page found in the Network Fundamentals Curriculum Understanding Public Ethernet Understanding Digital Subscriber Lines Understanding Optical Networks Understanding the Basics of SONET and Optical Networking Understanding Advanced SONET/SDH Understanding the Basics of Data Communications See the product page found in the Network Fundamentals Curriculum Understanding the Basics of Broadcast Video Technology Understanding ATM Understanding Advanced ATM Understanding Multiprotocol Label Switching Understanding Voice Over ATM 114 ©1985-2012TRA LLC, All Rights Reserved. Release 6.0 INSTRUCTOR LED TRAINING Understanding Internet Protocol TV (IPTV) ™ Course Length 2 day Training Format: ILT Availability: As a public and private course Description Video service is moving from its traditional architecture to new wired, fiber, and wireless service delivery platforms. "Triple Play" and "Quad Play" services are a major trend in the communications industry. A key enabling new technology for this trend is Internet Protocol TV (IPTV). This course provides an overview of the IPTV market segments, architectures, technology, and services. Course is Designed for Professionals desiring an overview of IPTV market segments, architecture, technologies, and use of IPTV for "triple play" services. Prerequisites The following is recommended: ILT: Understanding Emerging Technologies Course Outline Course Introduction and Overview What is IPTV? Motivation for IPTV? Course Overview Video Basics Review Properties of Human Vision TV/Video Fundamentals NTSC and PAL Formats Digital Video Traditional Video Delivery Systems Broadcast TV Cable TC Direct Broadcast Satellite TV Triple Play Services Quad Play Services 115 Corresponding Courses The following has corresponding information: VID100: Understanding the Basics of Video Broadcasting e-Digest Expected Outcomes Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Understand IPTV, applications, and markets Describe IPTV-based Telco TV architecture and its elements for "triple play" services Understand the options of IPTV using Internet as the TV distribution channel Describe new, emerging IPTV distribution Understand the options for IPTV home networking IPTV Enabling Technologies IPTV Concept Program Acquisition and Head End Digital Compression, MPEG-2, MPEG-4 IPTV Quality of Service IPTV and Switched Video IGMP and Multicast IPTV Video on Demand (VoD) RTSP IPTV Middleware IPTV Set Top Box Electronic Program Guide IPTV Digital Rights Management (DRM) IPTV Conditional Access Security (CAS) ©1985-2012TRA LLC, All Rights Reserved. IPTV Distribution Architectures Internet TV vs. IPTV IPTV via FTTx and xDSL IPTV via FTTP IPTV via Cable IPTV via Satellite IPTV via Metro Wi-Fi IPTV via WiMAX Over the Top IPTV Emerging Video Distribution Concepts Video on Cell phones MediaFLO DVB-H T-DMB MBMS IPTV Home Networking Wiring Wi-Fi Set Top Boxes DVRs Summary Release 6.0 INSTRUCTOR LED TRAINING Understanding Public Ethernet™ Course Length 2 day Training Format: ILT Availability: As a public and private course Description Analysts estimate that more than 98% of all data transmissions start and end on an Ethernet connection. Although, once limited to application use within a business facility, Ethernet is now used in metropolitan and even wide area networks. This course provides a basic introduction to Public Ethernet, and the requirements for efficient operation. Course is Designed for Students interested in understanding how the most common interface in data communications is being deployed for use within carrier networks. Prerequisites Completion of entry-level communications courses such as provided by TRA courses: ILT: Understanding the Basics of Communications Networks ILT: Understanding the Basics of Data Communications Course Outline Course Introduction and Overview Ethernet Evolution Rates and Functions Standards and Naming Conventions Providers Ethernet Protocol Media Access Control Full/Half Duplex, Flow Control, Link Aggregation VLANs, Class of Service and Phys Ethernet Networks Bridging/Switching Spanning Tree and Rapid Spanning Tree Routed Networks Metro Ethernet Services and Attributes Bandwidth Profiles Network Architectures 116 ©1985-2012TRA LLC, All Rights Reserved. Corresponding Courses The following has corresponding information: NET103: Ethernet Switching and VPNs e-Topic Expected Outcomes Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Describe the evolution of Ethernet and the changes that have allowed it to be extended to the public network Compare and contrast the alternatives for offering public Ethernet services including raw Ethernet, Ethernet over SONET/SDH, Resilient Packet Ring, and Ethernet over MPLS Ethernet over Time Division Interfaces Framing Options (GFP, PPP, MLPPP) DS1, DS3 and SONET/SDH Transport Virtual Concatenation and Link Capacity Adjustment Resilient Packet Ring Transport Options, Frame Structure Traffic Handling and Protection Ethernet over MPLS MPLS VPN Network Elements Virtual Private Wire Service (VPWS) Virtual Private LAN Service (VPLS) IP only LAN Service (IPLS) Scalability and Hybrid Networks Summary Release 6.0 INSTRUCTOR LED TRAINING Understanding Digital Subscriber Lines™ Course Length 2 day Training Format: ILT Availability: As a public and private course Description DSL attracts more subscribers than cable for high-speed Internet access in all areas but North America, while gaining attention as replacements for business private lines, and delivering digital video programming. This course addresses the practical issues of DSL; how bits are formatted and sent; and how to test, ensure and guarantee the performance on a copper loop. The strengths and weaknesses of DSL variants, where DSL is deployed and why, the latest developments, and new generation DSLAMs are provided. Course is Designed for Students seeking fundamental knowledge of how the technology works and the potential. Prerequisites Students should understand basic communications by taking: ILT: Understanding the Basics of Communications Networks ILT: Understanding Voice Communications: A Technical Introduction Course Outline Introduction to DSL Perspective: History, Trends, Architecture Alternatives, Access Methods Telco Access Traditional and Internet Access Components Analog and Digital Transmission Local Loops and Impairments Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL) Definition, Standards and Applications Coding Techniques Frames and Channels Deployment: Splitters, Modems, DSLAMs ADSL2 and ADSL2+ Choosing the Best Fit DSL 117 ©1985-2012TRA LLC, All Rights Reserved. Corresponding Courses The following has corresponding information: NET230: Understanding DSL e-Digest Expected Outcomes Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Explain DSL from a technical perspective Understand how the varying forms serve the market Describe way to deploy ADSL Higher Layer Protocol Options Protocol Basics: IP, ATM and Frame Relay Network Access: Cell and Frame Impact of DSL Forum network access TR's DSL Maintenance and Performance ADSL Initialization Sequence ADSL Channels Operational Considerations: Wiring, Handling Crosstalk, Loop Testing and Qualification Other Digital Subscriber Lines (xDSLs) Historical Perspective The xDSLs o HDSL, SHDSL, VDSL, SDSL, IDSL, ISDN, DSL Regulatory and Competitive Issues Summary Release 6.0 INSTRUCTOR LED TRAINING Understanding Optical Networks™ Course Length 2 day Training Format: ILT Availability: As a public and private course Description The growing base of cable modem and DSL subscribers, the deployment of 3rd Generation wireless technologies, the increasing availability of 802.11 wireless LANs and applications such as online gaming, video distribution, video conferencing and music file sharing create new bandwidth demands. Optical is the technology most able to affordably scale to meet the transport requirements. This course introduces the basic terminology, concepts, capabilities, and issues associated with the optical revolution. The course addresses the optical infrastructure and issues such as management and control. More specifically, included are, optical fundamentals, new SONET/SDH protocols, DWDM essentials, automated provisioning systems based on Generalized Multiprotocol Label Switching, and more. Course is Designed for Students who have a need for an intermediate level of understanding of optical networks. Prerequisites Students should understand communications basics and SONET by taking: ILT: Understanding the Basics of SONET and Optical Networking o ILT: Understanding the Basics of Communications Networks Course Outline Basics of Optics Nature of Light; Optical Fiber Transmitters and Receivers Dispersion and Nonlinear Effects Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing History, Components, Fiber Choices, Bandwidth Potential Amplifiers and Dispersion Management Ultra Long Haul SONET / SDH Overview Typical Equipment, Rates and Formats Topologies and Protections Operations, Administration and Maintenance Comparisons and Benefits 118 ©1985-2012TRA LLC, All Rights Reserved. Corresponding Courses The following has corresponding information: OPT220: Understanding Optical Networks e-Digest Expected Outcomes Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Understand basics terminology, directions, potential and issues of optical networks Next Generation SONET / SDH Virtual Concatenation and Link Capacity Adjustment Generic Framing Procedure and Forward Error Correction Optical Transport Network Fiber to the Premises Passive Optical Networks Fiber to the Node Ethernet in the First Mile DWDM Networks Architectures, Equipment Layers, Topologies, Protection Benefits and Challenges Optical Network Control Interfaces and Architectures IP Routing Integration and MPLS Release 6.0 INSTRUCTOR LED TRAINING Understanding the Basics of SONET and Optical Networking™ Course Length 2 day Training Format: ILT Availability: As a public and private course Description This course is designed to introduce students to the SONET/SDH standard and the basic concepts of optical networking. A network using SONET/SDH and dense wavelength division multiplexing provides powerful networking capabilities, rapid reconfiguration around network failures, and the ability for responsive network expansion, efficient network management, and multiprotocol support. Course is Designed for Students seeking an introduction to SONET/SDH and optical networking, including network and equipment designers, network planners, members of internal-systems organizations, and sales and sales support personnel. Prerequisites Students should understand basic communications by taking: ILT: Understanding the Basics of Communications Networks Course Outline Introduction and Overview Perspective: Definition, Protocol Model, Evolution Scenario, and Market Acceptance Overview of SONET and SDH Optic Fundamentals and Digital Hierarchy Building SONET Networks: Channels, Tributaries, Interfaces Using SONET/SDH Frame Structure: Framing and Pointers Comparison: SONET vs. SDH SONET Applications Point-to-Point Implementations Digital Loop Carrier Systems Rings: Local Access, Network Backbone ATM on SONET 119 ©1985-2012TRA LLC, All Rights Reserved. Corresponding Courses The following has corresponding information: OPT220: Understanding Optical Networks e-Digest Expected Outcomes Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Describe the relevant technologies, implementation, and evolution Discuss profitable and non-profitable applications Network Management Standards: Telecommunications Management Networks (TMNs), Management Networks (SMNs) Using Overhead (STS-1) for Network Management Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) Drivers for WEM and DWDM Basics and Future of Fiber, WDM and DWDM Deployment Strategies and Applications Interoperability Issues Optical Networking Update Optical Switching, Cross-Connecting Wavelengths R&D, Fiber Advances, Future Standards Summary Release 6.0 INSTRUCTOR LED TRAINING Understanding Advanced SONET/SDH™ Course Length 2 day Training Format: ILT Availability: As a public and private course Description User's insatiable appetite for higher and higher bandwidth never wanes. To keep pace, broadband technologies such as SONET/SDH are required. This course provides considerable technical depth into the workings of SONET/SDH, network management, and optical equipment such as dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM). This intense and technically detailed course will be particularly beneficial to design engineers who are developing or sustaining SONET/SDH equipment, system test engineers, and installation and maintenance engineers or technicians. Course is Designed for Design for engineers who are developing or sustaining SONET/SDH equipment, system test engineers, and installation and maintenance engineers or technicians. Prerequisites Students should understand basic communications by taking either or both of: ILT: Understanding the Basics of SONET and Optical Networking o ILT: Understanding the Basics of Communications Networks Course Outline Course Introduction and Overview Carrier Networking Concepts: Digital Voice and Plesiochronous Digital Hierarchy (PDH) Digital Network Synchronization Timing and Synchronization Concepts PDH Relationships, Network Elements and Limitations Frequency Justification SONET/SDH: Protocols and Concepts Features and Benefits Evolution from PDH to SONET/SDH Plesiochronous Networks Building Blocks, Architecture and Rates Pointers: Processing, Adjustments, Justifications, Errors SONET/SDH Path Overhead and Payload Mappings Compare and Contrast o STS-1 SPE and AU-3 o STS-3c SPE and AU-4 120 ©1985-2012TRA LLC, All Rights Reserved. Corresponding Courses There are no Corresponding Courses for this title. Expected Outcomes Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Describe SONET/SDH and broadband technologies, including their applications, implementation and evolution Detail why synchronization is important, how all versions of SONET/SDH protection switching work, the differences of SONET vs. SDH, and their respective advantages and disadvantages SONET/SDH Path Overhead... continued Mappings o DS-3 into SPS-1 SPE and VC-3 o E-4 into STS-3c SPE and VC-4 o Packet over SONET o ATM Cell o 10G Ethernet over SONET Simplified Data Link Protocol (SDP) SONET/SDH Network Elements and Applications Multiplexers: Terminal (TMs), Add/Drop (ADMs) Automatic Protection Switching (APS): Linear APS, 1+1, 1:n; Bidirectional and Unidirectional Rings: UPSR and BLSR, MS-USHR, Virtual Rings, SNCP, MS-SP Ring, and MS-DP Ring Concatenation: Virtual, Non-SONET/SDH Digital Cross Connects Next Generation Digital Loop Carrier (NGDLC) Digital Subscriber Line Access Multiplexers (DSLAM) SONET/SDH Interfaces of Switches and Routers Limitations and Resolution Approaches Summary Release 6.0 INSTRUCTOR LED TRAINING Understanding the Basics of Broadcast Video Technology™ Course Length 2 day Training Format: ILT Availability: As a public and private course Description The course begins by laying a foundation of video knowledge with a discussion of human vision, video formats, digital video, compression techniques and the MPEG-2 and MPEG-4 Part 10 standards. We then examine the services, capabilities, network architectures and future trends for Cable TV, Direct Broadcast Satellite, IPTV, and Internet TV with an emphasis on the video distribution architectures being used by Telco’s. Course is Designed for Students interested in understanding video fundamentals and the technologies behind video distribution. Prerequisites Students should understand basic data communications by taking: ILT: Understanding the Basics of Communications Networks ILT: Understanding the Basics of Data Communications Course Outline Today's Dynamic Video Marketplace "Triple Play" Services Technology Creative Destruction Competing Service Providers Video Basics Properties of Human Vision TV/Video Fundamentals NTSC Signal Digital Video Consumer Tips Video Compression Compression Tools MPEG Standards 121 Corresponding Courses There are no Corresponding Courses for this title. Expected Outcomes Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Understand the fundamentals of video and video distribution Describe the network architectures of each of the major players in video distribution Summarize the technology challenges, strengths and weaknesses for each of the different networks used to distribute video programming Cable TV TelcoTV / Internet Protocol TV Modern Hybrid Fiber/Coax New Service Capabilities Networks Network Architecture Technology Trends ADSL2+ and VDSL2 o Video on Demand Service Providers and AT&T o DOCSIS 3.0 U-Verse o Switched Digital Video Video QoE o HDTV Deployment Network Design Challenges o Cable Labs Standards o Availability Direct Broadcast Satellite (DBS) TV o Bandwidth Architecture and Services Management Technology Trends o Lost Packets Modern Fiber to the Premises o Channel Change Time Architecture Internet Video Passive Optical Network Basics "Over the Top" Video Verizon FiOS Video to the PC, Cell phone, GPON and EPON iPOD, TV, and Non-Traditional IP Multicast Receivers Multicast Networks and Digital Rights Management Protocols (DRM) Summary and Future Trends Internet Group Management Protocol ©1985-2012TRA LLC, All Rights Reserved. Release 6.0 INSTRUCTOR LED TRAINING Understanding ATM™ Course Length 2 day Training Format: ILT Availability: As a public and private course Description This course provides an understanding of Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM), which may reside within access or backbone networks. Although ATM isn't "visible" as a service to users, it is essential to the provisioning of many other services. As a major technology for integrating voice, data, and video traffic on a single network, it is important to understand where and how ATM is provisioned in support of voice, IP, DSL and Frame Relay services. This course also present an overview of Voice over ATM. Course is Designed for Telecommunications professionals who wish to understand current ATM technologies, where ATM is deployed in a network, and the issues involved in migrating non-ATM traffic to ATM. Prerequisites Students should have completed: ILT: Understanding the Basics of Communications Networks ILT: Understanding the Basics of Data Communications Course Outline Course Introduction and Overview ATM: A Business Perspective What is ATM and its Business Advantages Status of the ATM Market Comparison with FR and IP ATM Overview Combining Circuit and Packet Modes Using ATM for Data, Video and Voice Virtual Paths and Virtual Channels Permanent and Switched Virtual Circuits Evolution to an ATM Network ATM Standards and Interfaces The ATM Forum International Standards ATM over Fiber ATM for Access Interfaces: UNI, PNNI and ILMI 122 ©1985-2012TRA LLC, All Rights Reserved. Corresponding Courses The following has corresponding information: ATM110: Understanding ATM e-Digest Expected Outcomes Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Understand and appreciate the basics of ATM Understand why ATM is considered so significant to the communications industry as a solution for many of the networking challenges in both the access and backbone networks Services Provided to Users Service Classes and Adaptation Types Quality of Service User Specific Service Requirements Call Establishment and Signaling ATM Protocol Congestion Control Network Management Header Functions Voice over ATM ATM Adaptation Layer and QoS for Voice Trunking Alternatives Distributed Architecture Media Gateway Control Selected Topics Video over ATM Broadband Access using ATM Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) Release 6.0 INSTRUCTOR LED TRAINING Understanding Advanced ATM™ Course Length 2 day Training Format: ILT Availability: As a public and private course Description This course goes beyond the basics of ATM providing students with a solid understanding of how ATM is deployed in modern multi-technology networks. With a focus on the technical and engineering aspects of ATM, IP, and Frame Relay, this course describes the equipment, services, and issues surrounding ATM implementation. Associated business issues are also addressed. Course is Designed for Telecommunications professionals looking for a comprehensive understanding of ATM, including the technical, engineering, and business aspects of ATM, IP and Frame Relay, and their role in today's networks. Prerequisites Students should have completed: ILT: Understanding ATM o ILT: Understanding the Basics of Communications Networks o ILT: Understanding the Basics of Data Communications Course Outline Review of ATM Interfaces Protocol ATM for Public Carrier Backbones ATM as a Frame Relay Backbone ATM for Circuit Emulation Internet Backbone ATM Service Interworking Connecting ATM and Frame Relay Sites Quality of Service in ATM and IP Delay and Loss Comparisons of DiffServ, IntServ and RSVP ATM Service Interworking Dynamic Routing Hierarchical Subnetwork Structure QoS-Based Routing PNNI Routing and Signaling Guaranteeing QoS 123 ©1985-2012TRA LLC, All Rights Reserved. Corresponding Courses The following has corresponding information: ATM210: Understanding Advanced ATM e-Digest Expected Outcomes Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Describe how ATM works with other protocols Understand in-depth engineering complexities Identify equipment, services and associated issues Switching and Routing over ATM ATM LAN Emulation (LANE) Classical Internet Protocol (CLIP) / ATM Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) Comparing the Alternatives Video over ATM MPEG vs. H.261 vs. H.263 Video on Demand (VoD) High-Resolution Video Conferencing Services and Applications Broadband Access ATM over DSL Voice over DSL Wireless ATM ATM in 3G Wireless Inverse Multiplexing for ATM (IMA) ATM Passive Optical Network (APON) ATM-MPLS Network Interworking Summary Release 6.0 INSTRUCTOR LED TRAINING Understanding Multiprotocol Label Switching™ Course Length 2 day Training Format: ILT Availability: As a public and private course Description Although it is challenging to manage the separate control planes of Internet Protocol (IP) and Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM), both are often deployed. By using Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS), service providers can consolidate networks, offer new VPN services, and achieve operational cost savings. This course provides a technical and practical orientation into the challenges and solutions presented by Multi-protocol Label Switching (MPLS). The architecture, signaling extensions for Resource Reservation Protocol (RSVP) and routing protocol to support constraint-based routing, and the effect of these new designs on IP and ATM networking are described. Course is Designed for Students who need a basic understanding of MPLS. Prerequisites Students should have a basic understanding of TCP/IP and ATM by taking: ILT: Understanding ATM o ILT: Understanding the Basics of Communications Networks o ILT: Understanding the Basics of Data Communications ILT: Understanding TCP/IP o ILT: Understanding the Basics of Data Communications ILT: Understanding IP Networking and VPNs o ILT: Understanding the Basics of Data Communications Course Outline Evolution to Label Swapping: An Introduction Definition of Label Switching MPLS Standards Early Models Principles of MPLS Forward Equivalence Classes (FECs) Label Switch Routers (LSRs) MPLS Labels MPLS Label Switch Paths (LSPs) MPLS Label Distribution Loop Prevention and Detection Ordered vs. Independent Control Downstream Unsolicited vs. On-Demand Operation Conservative vs. Liberal Label Retention Penultimate Hop Popping Signaling in MPLS Label Distribution Protocol (LDP) Resource Reservation Protocol - Traffic Engineering (RSVP-TE) Example Implementations 124 ©1985-2012TRA LLC, All Rights Reserved. Corresponding Courses The following has corresponding information: NET150: Understanding MPLS e-Topic Expected Outcomes Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Understand the solution that MPLS proposes for the problem of managing a multi-layer network Identify the MPLS services that can be used for revenue generation Consider the technical advantages and disadvantages of deployment in networks Form a swift and detailed knowledge base for the design of networks that feature MPLS Constraint-Based Routing in MPLS Networks Overview of Routing Constraint-based Routing Enhancing OSPF and IS-IS Fast Rerouting of LSP Tunnels Quality of Service (QoS) in MPLS Networks MPLS and QoS MPLS Support of Integrated Services (IntServ) MPLS Support of Differentiated Services (DiffServ) MPLS Applications Traffic Engineering in Backbone Networks VPN Services using MPLS VoIP over MPLS Emerging MPLS Application: Voice over Packet Generalized MPLS (GMPLS) GMPLS in Optical Networking Link Management Protocol OSPF and RSVP Modifications for GMPLS Summary Release 6.0 INSTRUCTOR LED TRAINING Understanding Voice over ATM™ Course Length 2 day Training Format: ILT Availability: As a public and private course Description This course provides a detailed understanding of how voice is transported over ATM. Both the access and backbone networks are addressed. Wireless ATM and ATM over DSL, and alternatives for CBR voice and AAL2 Trunking for VBR voice are explained for ATM access and backbone, respectively. Advantages of distributing functionality across a range of devices is described as are carrier strategies for migrating voice to ATM, and how to perform network tuning to reduce voice quality issues. Course is Designed for Students seeking network solutions for delivering voice, data and video services on a single network. Prerequisites Students should understand packet switching by taking: ILT: Understanding ATM o ILT: Understanding the Basics of Communications Networks o ILT: Understanding the Basics of Data Communications Course Outline Course Introduction and Overview PSTN Overview Voice Coding Waveform and Linear Predictive Coding Impacts of Delay Review of ATM Interfaces Permanent and Switched Virtual Circuits Virtual Paths and Channels Cell Header and Adaptation Functionality Service Classes Voice over ATM ATM Adaptation Layer and QoS Trunking Alternatives Media Gateway Control Network Migration Strategies VoATM in Broadband Access Networks ATM over DSL VoATM over DSL Wireless ATM for Mobile Telephony 125 ©1985-2012TRA LLC, All Rights Reserved. Corresponding Courses There are no Corresponding Courses for this title. Expected Outcomes Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Describe the alternative ways of transporting Voice over ATM in the backbone and access networks Compare the strengths and weaknesses of Voice over ATM and Voice over IP, covering QoS, signaling, web integration, and other issues Voice over IP IP Addressing and Routing User Datagram Protocol (UDP) RTP and RTCP Protocols QoS in ATM and IP ATM QoS DiffServ and IntServ and RSVP Comparisons of Alternatives VoATM vs. VoIP The Customer Premises Network The Public Network Signaling Alternatives QoS VoIP over ATM and MPLS Tuning a Packet Voice Network Dynamic Selection of Voice Codec Echo Cancellation Jitter Buffer Sizing Frame Packing Bandwidth Utilization QoS vs. Over engineering Traffic Engineering INSTRUCTOR LED TRAINING Emerging Technologies Curriculum Emerging Technologies Curriculum Overview The advances of communications technologies and market forces have accelerated the demise of earlier technologies and their applications. The Internet is changing the way applications are used, and the insatiable appetite for mobility and bandwidth never wanes. The aggressive deployment of FTTP, Cellular 1xEV-DO, IPv6, LTE, WiMAX, IMS, Cloud based applications and an IP-MPLS core network has significantly changed metro and wide area communications. Industry consolidation is picking up speed with company mergers increasing demand for network interworking and security. Keeping abreast of the changes can be daunting. TRA's highly-acclaimed Emerging Technologies Curriculum helps sort through the complexity of changes. Emerging Technologies Curriculum Courses Understanding Emerging Technologies Understanding Public Ethernet Understanding Emerging Wireless Technologies Understanding IPv6 Understanding RF Network Design for Long Term Evolution (LTE) 126 ©1985-2012TRA LLC, All Rights Reserved. Release 6.0 INSTRUCTOR LED TRAINING Understanding Emerging Technologies™ Course Length 2 day Training Format: ILT Availability: As a public and private course Description The advances of communications technologies and market forces have accelerated the demise of earlier technologies and their applications. The Internet is changing the way applications are used, and the insatiable appetite for mobility and bandwidth never wanes. The aggressive deployment of FTTP, Cellular 1xEV-DO, VoIP, Softswitch, and an IP-MPLS core network has significantly changed metro and wide area communications. Keeping abreast of the changes can be daunting. TRA's highly acclaimed Emerging Technologies course helps sort the student through the complexity of technology changes. Course is Designed for This fast paced, system level course is intended for professionals desiring an understanding of next generation architecture and technologies, and their place in a highly competitive marketplace. Students attending in previous years will find this year’s content significantly changed. Professionals serious about keeping abreast of our ever changing industry will attend this course yearly. Prerequisites There are no prerequisites for this title. Course Outline Introduction Emerging Technology Definition Next Generation Target Architecture Passive Optical Networks (PON) Broadband Passive Optical Network (BPON) Gigabit Passive Optical Network (GPON) Other PON Architectures: Ethernet PON, WDM PON Competitive Access Architectures ADSL & VDSL Fixed Wireless: WiFi, WiMAX, 2-way Satellite Video Video Basics MPEG Compression Video on Demand Telco IPTV Architecture Emerging Cellular Networks Evolution to 3G Technologies o CDMA2000: 1x, 1xEV-DO, 1xEV-DO Rev A 127 ©1985-2012TRA LLC, All Rights Reserved. Corresponding Courses There are no Corresponding Courses for this title. Expected Outcomes Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Understand the fundamentals of wireline and wireless networks for both voice and data applications Identify terminology and key industry players Discuss industry directions from both a technological and business perspective Understand how network evolution continues to evolve in support of new services Emerging Cellular Networks continued o GSM/UMTS: EDGE GPRS, UMTS/WCDMA, HSPA 4G Direction and Technology Advanced Wireless Data Services Wireless Video Services Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) VoIP Architecture Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) MEGACO/H.248 Residential & Enterprise VoIP Softswitch and IP Multimedia System (IMS) Wide Area Networking Optical Networking and DWDM Metro Ethernet Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) IP Networking IPv4 Concerns IPv6 Solutions and Status IP Virtual Private Networks (IPVPN) Release 6.0 INSTRUCTOR LED TRAINING Understanding Public Ethernet™ Course Length 2 day Training Format: ILT Availability: As a public and private course Description Analysts estimate that more than 98% of all data transmissions start and end on an Ethernet connection. Although, once limited to application use within a business facility, Ethernet is now used in metropolitan and even wide area networks. This course provides a basic introduction to Public Ethernet, and the requirements for efficient operation. Course is Designed for Students interested in understanding how the most common interface in data communications is being deployed for use within carrier networks. Prerequisites Completion of entry-level communications courses such as provided by TRA courses: ILT: Understanding the Basics of Communications Networks ILT: Understanding the Basics of Data Communications Course Outline Course Introduction and Overview Ethernet Evolution Rates and Functions Standards and Naming Conventions Providers Ethernet Protocol Media Access Control Full/Half Duplex, Flow Control, Link Aggregation VLANs, Class of Service and Phys Ethernet Networks Bridging/Switching Spanning Tree and Rapid Spanning Tree Routed Networks Metro Ethernet Services and Attributes Bandwidth Profiles Network Architectures 128 ©1985-2012TRA LLC, All Rights Reserved. Corresponding Courses The following has corresponding information: NET103: Ethernet Switching and VPNs e-Topic Expected Outcomes Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Describe the evolution of Ethernet and the changes that have allowed it to be extended to the public network Compare and contrast the alternatives for offering public Ethernet services including raw Ethernet, Ethernet over SONET/SDH, Resilient Packet Ring, and Ethernet over MPLS Ethernet over Time Division Interfaces Framing Options (GFP, PPP, MLPPP) DS1, DS3 and SONET/SDH Transport Virtual Concatenation and Link Capacity Adjustment Resilient Packet Ring Transport Options, Frame Structure Traffic Handling and Protection Ethernet over MPLS MPLS VPN Network Elements Virtual Private Wire Service (VPWS) Virtual Private LAN Service (VPLS) IP only LAN Service (IPLS) Scalability and Hybrid Networks Summary Release 6.0 INSTRUCTOR LED TRAINING Understanding Emerging Wireless Technologies™ Course Length 2 day Training Format: ILT Availability: As a public and private course Description The mega-trends of wireless and the Internet are revolutionizing voice and data communications. Wireless technology has become ubiquitous for voice applications, and is becoming the access technology of choice for data applications. As result, new radio technologies and network elements are being developed to offer new service possibilities. This course focuses on the technologies being deployed or emerging. Also discussed are the major technical concepts shaping the industry, technologies enabling the use of wireless connections, and the applications previously available only through hard-wired; connections. Course is Designed for Telecommunications professionals who are looking to gain insight into emerging wireless technologies, into comparisons, and their potential applications. Prerequisites Students should have taken: ILT: Understanding the Basics of Data Communications ILT: Understanding the Basics of Wireless Communications Course Outline Course Introduction Corresponding Courses The following has corresponding information: EWT230: Understanding Emerging Wireless Technologies e-Digest Expected Outcomes Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Understand and appreciate some of the new wireless technologies being deployed and those on the horizon Gain insight on how these technologies are related to each other, and their possible impact on the overall wireless marketplace LTE/SAE continued Major New Functional Entities in SAE, including Fundamentals of Digital Radio eNodeB, MME (Mobility Management Entity), S-GW (Serving Gateway), and P-GW (Public Data Speech Digitizing, Coding, and Compression Network Gateway) Channel Coding Overview of a Handover Scenario Digital Modulation Status of UMTS LTE/SAE Standards Development Multiple Access and Deployment Plans 3G and 4G Cellular Wi-Fi/802.11 CDMA Fundamentals for 3G Wireless LANs Universal Mobile Telecommunications Systems 802.11 and Wi-Fi (UMTS) and its Evolution (W-CDMA and HSPA) OFDM Fundamentals CDMA2000 and its Evolution (1x, 1xEV-DO Rev 0 and Rev A) OFDM for 802.11a/g Femtocells How OFDM handles multipath Why OFDM/OFDMA for 4G? 802.11n with MIMO (Multiple Input Multiple Output antennas) Major 4G Technologies: LTE/SAE, Mobile WiMAX, UMB Benefits of MIMO WiMAX/802.16 WLAN/Cellular Interworking Bluetooth and 802.15 Wireless Metropolitan Area Networks (WMAN) 802.16 (Fixed/Portable) WiMAX Wireless Personal Area Networks (WPAN) OFDM and OFDMA Physical Layers Bluetooth 802.16e Mobile WiMAX Other 802.15 Standards LTE/SAE (Long Term Evolution/System Architecture Future Trends Evolution) Mobile Broadband Wireless Access LTE: UMTS Radio Access Network Evolution to 4G 802.20 "MobileFi" SAE: UMTS Core Network Evolution to 4G Two New Standards in 2008 Wideband Mode 129 ©1985-2012TRA LLC, All Rights Reserved. 130 ©1985-2012TRA LLC, All Rights Reserved. 625k-Multicarrier Mode Release 6.0 INSTRUCTOR LED TRAINING Understanding IPv6™ Course Length 2 day Training Format: ILT Availability: As a public and private course Description IPv4 has been used in public and private networks for over 25 years, steadily supporting the growth of the Internet and a growing list of applications. But IPv4 is straining to keep abreast with the size of networks and the broader range of new service requirements. IPv6 has been designed to specifically address these requirements and is moving into the mainstream via widespread development across products and growing network deployments. This course details the new capabilities of IPv6, from new address formats and types to enhanced Quality of Service and Security capabilities. With a change in IP also comes a change in the routing protocols that support IP networks and companion protocols such as DHCP, DNS and ICMP. These changes are described and illustrated with examples. With the growth of wireless access technologies, mobility is a key capability for IP, and this course shows how IPv6 supports this important area. The challenges and alternative solutions for migrating from IPv4 to IPv6 are also discussed. Course is Designed for Students in technical positions looking to understand the role of IPv6 in emerging IP Networks. Prerequisites ILT: Understanding TCP/IP ILT: Understanding the Basics of Data Communications Course Outline Introduction to IPv6 History of IPv6 Motivation for Moving to IPv6 IPv6 Deployment Status IPv6 Activities and Resources IPv6 Headers IPv6 Header Fields Extension Headers Packet Size Considerations IPv6 Addressing Address Format Unicast Addresses Anycast and Multicast Addresses Assigning Addresses IPv6 Companion Protocols ICMPv6 Basics ICMPv6 Neighbor Discovery ICMPv6 Multicast Listener Discovery DNS and DHCP 131 ©1985-2012TRA LLC, All Rights Reserved. Corresponding Courses The following has corresponding information: NET101: Basics of the Internet and Internet Protocols e-Topic NET220: Understanding TCP/IP e-Digest Expected Outcomes Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Clearly understand, evaluate, and explain the use of IPv6 and the potential communications opportunities it presents Routing Protocols Routing Protocol Review RIP for IPv6 OSPF and IS-IS for IPv6 BGP for IPv6 Quality of Service and Security IPv6 Quality of Service Basics Quality of Service Techniques Security Basics IPSec IPv6 Security Issues Mobility Mobile IP Basics Bidirectional Tunneling Route Optimization IPv4 to IPv6: Coexistence and Migration Basics of Transition Tunneling Techniques Translation Techniques Other Transition Issues Summary Release 6.0 INSTRUCTOR LED TRAINING Understanding RF Network Design for Long Term Evolution (LTE) ™ Course Length 4 day Training Format: ILT Availability: As a public and private course Description This is a Hands-on course, designed to provide the student with an in-depth understanding of the technical aspects of design, analysis and deployment of an LTE RF system. Throughout this course, the student will gain in-depth knowledge through calculator exercises and detailed analysis using provided spreadsheets. Each module of this course builds upon the previous modules, culminating in the use of a propagation modeling tool to estimate the performance of an LTE network, based on equipment specifications, system configuration and environmental variables. Prerequisites There are no prerequisites for this title. Corresponding Courses There are no Corresponding Courses for this title. Expected Outcomes At the end of this course, the student should be able to: Compare LTE to 3G (CDMA) and 4G (WiMAX) technologies Describe the basic LTE frame structure and function Discuss the benefits and limits of MIMO and Adaptive Arrays for LTE Perform an LTE link budget Estimate path loss using both physical and empirical models Explain the use of SC-FDMA to improve amplifier efficiency on the uplink Describe Fractional Frequency Reuse (FFR) Describe timing options for LTE deployments Compare different approaches for backhauling LTE and the oversubscription to traffic engineering rules Course Outline LTE Technology Overview LTE Technology Variations The LTE Radio Access Network The LTE Evolved Core Network LTE vs. Mobile WiMAX for 4G Review of RF Fundamentals Basic Radio Link Considerations Basics of Information Transfer for Radio Working with Decibels Digital Modulation and Error Correction Techniques for LTE Antenna Considerations for LTE General Antenna Types Antenna Characteristics Antenna Diversity Techniques Advanced Antenna Systems for LTE RF Network Design Considerations Operating Frequency and Bandwidth Sources of Noise and Interference Limiting Factors in Cellular Deployments LTE Link Budget Analysis Equipment: Parameters and Configuration Link Margins and Service Objectives 132 Path Loss Modeling: LOS and NLOS Radio Propagation Mechanisms Free Space Path Loss Analysis for Line-of Sight Modeling Non-Line-of-Sight Path Loss LTE and the NLOS Environment Impairments due to Multipath in the NLOS Environment The Wide-band Channel and Intersymbol Interference (ISI) Mitigating ISI with OFDM S-OFDMA: Balancing ISI and Doppler The LTE Downlink: S-OFDMA Reducing PAPR using SC-FDMA for the LTE Uplink Frequency Reuse Techniques for LTE Overview of Frequency Reuse LTE and Fractional Frequency Reuse (FFR) Timing and Synchronization for LTE Networks Overview of Network Timing Systems Clocking in Asynchronous Networks ©1985-2012TRA LLC, All Rights Reserved. The "Flat Earth" Model: Engineering and Business Balancing Engineering and Business Needs Capacity Sites vs. Coverage Sites Dimensioning an LTE Network: CAPEX/OPEX Considerations "Flat Earth" to Real World High Bit Rate Backhaul Options for LTE Oversubscription and Traffic Engineering Simplifying Capacity Design with Oversubscription Utilization and Delay in Single-server and Multi-server Systems Modeling a Single-server System: An LTE Backhaul Modeling a Multi-server System: An LTE Sector Modeling an LTE Deployment Environment Real-world Deployment Considerations Empirical vs. Physical Propagation Models Equipment Selection Considerations Modeling the Propagation Environment Modeling System Performance Based on C/I+N Receive System Performance Analysis Co-location Issues for LTE 133 ©1985-2012TRA LLC, All Rights Reserved. Performing a Coverage Study
