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Attend this new, cutting-edge seminar to:

• Understand the major systems and technologies that are used in commercial data communications today.

• Recognize the fundamental differences between voice and data communications and the challenges involved in building a functional and cost effective integrated network.

• Understand the basic concept of a layered model and compare the OSI Reference Model to the TCP/IP Model we use today.

• Learn how the Internet is put together, how virtual private networks (VPNs) work, and how these new IP-based services can supplant frame relay and other traditional network services.

• Look at the options available for integrated voice/data networks including IP PBXs and wide area voice on frame relay or voice on IP.

• Review the range of basic network services like T-1 and ISDN, their configurations, options, and the elements that affect their price.

• Understand the basic technology of a frame relay network, how concepts like DLCIs and committed information rates (CIRs) fit in, and how they will impact the overall cost and performance of the network.

• Learn how LANs work, the cabling and other network requirements, and where the new LAN interfaces like Gigabit/10 Gigabit Ethernet, and wireless LANs will be used.

• See how LAN switches have changed the basic capabilities of LAN technology, how features like virtual LANs are used, and why routers are still employed in most wide area applications.

• Investigate the capabilities and applications for several of the new network technologies like ADSL, cable modems, Bluetooth, and 2.5G/3G wireless.

• Review the range of enterprise network applications, the mix of network services that are used to support them today, and the major issues in network management.

Look at this agenda!

Fundamental Concepts and Distinctions

• Characteristics of Voice versus Data Communications
• Data Communications Protocols:
  • Open versus Proprietary Standards
  • OSI Reference Model
  • TCP/IP Model
• Primary Network Concepts
  • LANs versus WANs
  • Transmission Channels and Switching Systems
  • Circuits versus Packets
  • QoS versus Best Effort Packet
• Voice on Packet:
  • Configurations: Local and Wide Area
  • Quality Issues: Voice Compression, Network Delay, Packet Loss, Jitter, Echo

The Internet

• What Is the “Internet”?
• Routers, Backbones, NAPs, DNSs, and ISPs
• Internet Access:
  • Dial-up versus Dedicated
  • Broadband Access: ADSL and Cable Modems
  • Wireless ISPs (WISPs)
• How Does a Web Session Work?
• Internet Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)
  • Remote Access VPNs: Secure Tunnels and IPsec
  • LAN/WAN VPNs: MPLS-based VPNs

Basic Network Services

• Dial-up Telephone Service: 56 K Modems
• ISDN-based Services: BRI and PRI
• Private Lines Services
  • 56 K/Fractional T-1
  • T-1/DS-1: ESF and B8ZS
  • T-3/DS-3
  • SONET-based: OC-3, OC-12, etc

Packet Switching Services

• The Beginnings: X.25 Packet Service
• Frame Relay
  • Basic Configuration: Access Options, Ports, and PVCs
  • Frame Relay Interface and DLCIs
  • Premises Equipment: Routers and FRADs
  • Committed Information Rates (CIR)
  • Pricing Elements
• Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM)
  • Basic Concepts
  • Services Supported: CBR, VBR, UBR
  • Configuration and Applications

Wireless Services

• Cellular Networks: AMPS, TDMA, GSM, CDMA
• Wireless Data Services
  • First Generation: CDPD, Motient, Mobitex
  • 2.5G and 3G Wireless: GPRS, 1xRTT
• Wireless Local Loop/Broadband Wireless Access
• Wireless LANs
  • Enterprise Applications
  • Wireless ISPs
• Bluetooth and Personal Area Networks (PANs)

Local Area Networks (LANs)

• Dual Infrastructure: Voice PBXs and LAN Switches
• LAN Cabling Systems
  • Wire Pair: Category 3, 4, 5, 5e, and 6)
  • Fiber Cabling: Single Mode, Multi Mode
  • Campus Networks/Metropolitan Area Networks
• LAN Protocols: Ethernet and Token Ring
• High Speed LANs: Fast/Gigbit/10Gigibit Ethernet
• Wireless LANs: 802.11a, b, and g (Wi-Fi)
• LAN Switching
  • Basic Configuration and Operation
  • Virtual LANs (V-LANs)
  • Integrating Local Voice and Data: The IP PBX
• Router Networks
  • LAN Switching versus Routing
  • Wide Area Services Supported

Wide Area Applications

• LAN/WAN Networking: Private Line, Frame Relay, ATM, MPLS-based VPNs
• Remote Access: Dial-up, Secure Tunnel VPN
• Telecommuter Networks: Dial-up, VPN, ADSL, cable modem
• Mainframe Networks: SNA, TCP/IP-based
• Specialized Data Networks: Teller Machines, Pay-at-the-Pump, Toll Collection

Conclusion

• Managing Data Networks
  • Network Management Functions
  • Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)
• Where Do We Go From Here?
• Keeping Up
• Careers in Data Communications

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Seminar Schedule

Dec 4-5

New York

New York Helmsley ()

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Class begins at 9:00 AM and ends at 5:00 PM.  Please arrive at 8:30 the first day to sign-in and meet fellow attendees.

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