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Summary: I found this in digitalguru.com
Review: SUMMARY 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. 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 TABLE OF CONTENTS : Part I: Electrical and Optical. Chapter 1: Electrical Transmission Systems. Chapter 2: Fiber Optic Cable Fundamentals. Chapter 3: Transmitters and Receivers. Chapter 4: Optical Transmission Systems. Part II: Optical Fiber and Electrical Nodes. Chapter 5: SONET/SDH. Chapter 6: WDM and DWDM. Chapter 7: Optical Networking Nodes. Part III: Wide-Area Optical Networking. Chapter 8: SONET/SDH Migration. Chapter 9: Optical Networking and ATM. Chapter 10: Optical Networking and IP. Part IV: Local Area Networks. Chapter 11: Fiber LANs and Optical Networks. Chapter 12: Gigabit Ethernet and Optical Networking. Part V: Residential Optical Networks. Chapter 13: Digital Cable TV Networks. Chapter 14: Telephony and Fiber to the Home. Part VI: Putting It All Together. Chapter 15: Fiber, Fiber Everywhere. Chapter 16: Wireless. Chapter 17: Optical Networking Issues. Part VII: Reference.
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Summary: Complete picture
Review: This book provides a complete picture of the current technology and the future. It addresses the invention of Fiber Optics, WDM, ATM, FR, MPLS, IP DSL, SONET, network design, VPN...etc. This is a book that read very easy, enhances your knoweldge in all Telecom aspects. I would recommend this book for sales people, engineers and project managers.
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