Communications/Networks
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Recordings of previous CONNECT modules are available below, complimentary for our customers. These streaming videos are approximately 45 minutes long. Use the form below the course you're interested in and a link will be emailed to you.
Date: June 6, 2017
As substation communication networks migrate away from the traditional Time Division Multiplexing (TDM) technology to packet-based technology, many engineers and technicians do not have a good understanding of what is involved when it comes to substation communications IP Migration. Understanding the IP Migration Roadmap is essential to a successful transition and making sure that all your substation services continue to operate safely, reliably and securely, both during, and after migration. This course provides an overview of the IP Migration Roadmap for Substation Communications. It addresses the need to understand the challenges, the advantages and the benefits. It also addresses the two most-important concerns when it comes to IP Migration: Reliability and Security. The course also presents two successful case studies of substation communications IP Migration.
Date: December 3, 2014
This module presents specific actionable intelligence that will help ensure you are getting the best user experience from your Metro Ethernet or Carrier Ethernet Services. Includes:
- Private WAN topologies available with MEF-compliant Carrier Ethernet Services from various service provider types (MSO, ILEC, CLEC, IXC)
- Pros and Cons of various access circuit types, carrier aggregation nodes, and Ethernet NIDs
- Effects of backhaul and network core location
Attendees will gain an understanding of how Metro Ethernet and Carrier Ethernet is delivered and how to architect their WAN for the best possible user experience.
Date: October 29, 2014
This module focuses on several Ethernet Wide Area Network technologies, topologies, and redundancy options.
Date: October 15, 2014
This module focuses on key selection criteria that should be considered when choosing a service provider to implement your mission-critical WAN Architecture.
Date: October 15, 2014
In this module, several WAN technologies are discussed. The advantages and detriments of various technologies and topologies will be covered at a high level. Includes:
- Review of basic concepts of WAN design
- WAN topologies and technologies
- Review of WAN options from various providers
Date: October 1, 2014
This module presents the enhancements to reliability, redundancy, and security for legacy communications that are inherent to modern communications protocols. Includes:
- How packet switched networks (PSN) affect transported TDM services
- How modern PSNs cost-effectively increase the redundancy and resiliency of TDM services
- Additional mechanisms that increase the redundancy and resiliency of TDM services
Date: September 17, 2014
This module reveals the basic concepts and methods for enabling legacy equipment to utilize modern Ethernet networks and Internet Protocol networks for communications. Includes:
- Review of legacy Time Division Multiplexing (TDM) environment
- Overview of next generation packet switched networks (PSN)
- TDM over PSN - Enables legacy TDM devices to utilize benefits of PSNs while maintaining consistent data rate, timing, security of TDM service. Overview, benefits, handling common problems
Viewers will gain an understanding of how Ethernet and IP WAN services can be used to cost-effectively replace carrier-provided, legacy TDM services.
Date: September 4, 2014
This module briefly covers legacy Communications, but primarily focuses on the basics of Ethernet and Internet Protocol comms within the Local Area Network and Wide Area Network.
