Optical Networking and WDM (Standards & Protocols) - Softcover

Goralski, Walter

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0072130784 ISBN 13: 9780072130782

Publisher: SPIE Press, 2001

Synopsis

This expert resource contains step-by-step guidelines for implementing optical networks with ATM, IP, and SONET. Illustrative diagrams visually explain the architecture and operation of WDM. This book will help solve the bandwidth problem for network administrators, network managers, and others saddled with too much network traffic and not enough bandwidth.

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About the Author

Walter Goralski has more than 30 years of experience in the data communications field, including 14 years with AT&T. He is currently a Senior Course Developer and instructor at Juniper Networksï¿. Walter has spent 15 years as an Adjunct Professor at Pace University Graduate School, where he designed and deployed their graduate program in telecommunications. Walter is a longstanding member of the IEEE, has written articles in numerous industry publications, and is the best-selling author of SONET, Second Edition and several other books on ADSL, VoIP, ATM and frame relay

From the Back Cover

Deliver huge amounts of bandwidth in a fraction of the time

Increase bandwidth, improve performance, and lower operating costs of your network with help from this practical resource. You'll learn how to implement the latest optical networking technologies in both WAN and LAN environments. Covering all the latest advances in this emerging field including optical networking with ATM, IP, and Gigabit Ethernet,this revealing reference clearly explains everything from basic architecture to deployment. Filled with diagrams, practical advice, and the right amount of technical information, this complete guide provides all the tools you need to take advantage of one of the hottest developments in networking today.

-Get an overview of fiber optic cable fundamentals and equipment
-Transmit information using multiple light streams
-Gain an understanding about the architecture and operation of WDM and DWDM
-Understand how DWDM optical solutions will change current networking practices
-Learn how the WAN environment will use optical networking with ATM, IP, and SONET
-Deploy optical network solutions across a LAN using Gigabit Ethernet and fiber LANs and SANs
-Eliminate bandwidth bottlenecks and improve flexibility of network services
-Explore the relationship between optical and wireless networking

Edition details

• Publisher: SPIE Press
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0072130784
• ISBN 13: 9780072130782
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 704