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Intro to Segment Routing Lab
MPLS has been around for over two decades and is the cornerstone of Service Provider Networks and many enterprise, utility and federal networks. MPLS delivers mission-critical applications and services. Segment Routing has taken the stage to replace MPLS because it accomplishes the same as MPLS but is less complex, extremely robust and can be scaled without limitations. This lab will introduce you to the basics of Segment Routing.
Optical Data Center Interconnect: Connecting Your Data Centers With Private DWDM Technology
Optical Data Center Interconnect (DCI) provides a cost saving, high density, flexible alternative to leased circuits for connecting geographically separated data centers.
Network Service Management and Orchestration
Managing and automating services across networks and infrastructure to scale.
Networking Priorities for 2025
An actionable roadmap for focusing your networking initiatives.
Nokia SReXperts 25: Key Takeaways
2025 has been a pivotal year for Nokia, headlined by the acquisition of Infinera, the rollout of highly-anticipated hardware updates and an all-new Documentation AI Assistant. The 2025 SReXperts conference provided key updates on these developments and more.
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Introduction to Optical Networking Training - Reconfigurable Optical Add-Drop multiplexer (ROADM) Fundamentals
This video is part of an ongoing training playlist, which reviews the fundamentals of Optical Networking. This module gives an overview of reconfigurable optical add-drop multiplexer (ROADM) and how they function in an optical transport system. It provides a thorough overview of the the evolution of the Optical add-drop multiplexer to a software configurable ROADM.
Introduction to Optical Networking Training - Optical Amplifier Fundamentals
This video is part of an ongoing training playlist, which reviews the fundamentals of Optical Networking. This module provides an overview of optical amplifiers and how they function in an optical transport system, as well as the types of optical amplifiers and the benefits of amplifying an optical signal.
Introduction to Optical Networking Training - Transponders and Muxponders Fundamentals
This video is part of an ongoing training playlist, which reviews the fundamentals of Optical Networking. This module explains an overview of transponders and muxponders and how they function in an optical transport system. It provides a thorough overview of the end to end signal flow, of transparently sending Client Signals across a DWDM equipped point to point optical transport link.
Cisco EPNM Routing: Provisioning MPLS Tunnels With EPNM
Routing operations for provisioning of MPLS Traffic Engineering tunnels
Introduction to Optical Networking Training - WDM Fundamentals
This video is part of an ongoing training playlist, which reviews the fundamentals of Optical Networking. This first video module explains an overview of wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) and how this technology functions in an optical networking system.
Optical Data Center Interconnect (DCI) Briefing
Optical Data Center Interconnect (DCI) is a widely deployed architecture that provides high density, layer 1 connectivity between two physically disperse locations. Traditionally, most enterprise network operators lease these services from various service providers, paying a monthly recurring fee based on size and quantity of circuits. Though leased circuits have their benefits, deploying your own DCI network has become a very popular option amongst network operators of all sizes. Cost savings, flexibility of bandwidth growth, security and operational control are some of the reasons driving operators to deploy their own DCI system.
Optical Disaggregation and Open Line System Briefing
Network operators face many challenges in scaling their optical infrastructure. Networks today need support for disaggregated architectures and open line systems (OLS) in order to expand their capacity. Additionally, there is an increasing need for automation and speed to market. Disaggregation of optical components allows operators to select which OEMs solution best fits their needs. Adopting this strategy allows for greater flexibility and agility when positioning multiple vendors solutions.
Converged Optical & Packet Networking Briefing
Within the past five years, there have been tremendous advancements in both optical and routing technologies. These advancements present a compelling technical solution and a strong business case to combine, or converge, Optical and Routing architectures into one platform.
Should You Implement Optical Open Line Systems and Disaggregation?
Open line systems and disaggregation allow network operators to prevent vendor lock-in, upgrade technology cycles at a rapid pace, increase network capacity/speed and reduce CapEx and OpEx. This empowers operators to deploy the most cost-effective, highly adaptive and scalable network possible.
Converged Optical & Packet Networking Workshop
The Converged Optical & Packet Networking Workshop is an interactive, customized 4-hour experience that will provide the relevant information necessary to make informed business and technical decisions.
Optical Data Center Interconnect: Connecting Your Data Centers With Private DWDM Technology
Optical Data Center Interconnect (DCI) provides a cost saving, high density, flexible alternative to leased circuits for connecting geographically separated data centers.
Introduction to Optical Networking Training - Basics Part 2
This video is part of an ongoing training playlist, which reviews the fundamentals of Optical Networking.
Introduction to Optical Networking Training - Basics Part 1
This video is part of an ongoing training playlist, which reviews the fundamentals of Optical Networking.
Introduction to Optical Networking Training - Basics Part 3
This video is part of an ongoing training playlist, which reviews the fundamentals of Optical Networking.
SR-MPLS and the Optical Network
Meet Segment Routing + MPLS (SR-MPLS), the software enabling the optical and routed layers to become one.
Optical Networking Fundamentals
Optical networking and Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM) have emerged as the cornerstone technologies for efficiently transmitting vast amounts of data across diverse locations. As transformative technologies like 5G, autonomous vehicles, and smart cities continue to revolutionize our world, they increasingly rely on optical networking as their underlying transport infrastructure.
Delve into this comprehensive Learning Path and gain a thorough understanding of optical networking's fundamental principles and its game-changing advantages. This immersive journey will equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills to navigate the complexities of optical networking and harness its transformative power for your organization.
Introduction to Optical Networking Training
Optical networking and Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM) have long been the technology of choice for transporting large amounts of data between sites. New technology trends like 5G, autonomous vehicles and smart cities rely on optical networking as a transport foundation. The purpose of this training is to help you become familiar with the basic building blocks of an optical network and gain an understanding of the key benefits provided by optical networks.
Nokia Altiplano Access Controller Lab
This lab provides users access to Nokia's Altiplano Access Controller for managing Passive Optical Networks (PON). It gives users access to a live network while providing an overview of Altiplano Access Controller and its applications.
Infinera Intelligent Pluggable Manager (IPM) Lab
This lab introduces users to Infinera's Intelligent Pluggable Manager (IPM) for managing ICE-X XR optics. Users will learn to use IPM to monitor the various aspects of ICE-X XR optics, their constellations, connectivity, and hosts.
Partner POV | Optical transport technology advancements for utilities
Earlier this year, I blogged about the increasing demands on the power grid and how communication networks can help power utilities ensure reliable, secure service delivery. Adding power generation and distribution capacity is a significant undertaking, and utilities should complement it with a communication network that monitors, controls and secures the grid with ease.