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Fiber and The Internet
Learning Outcomes
This course is for everyone who wants to learn anything about fiber. It covers how fiber is used to connect to the internet, how FTTH systems work and are installed, and the advantages of fiber systems over copper and wireless systems.
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Length: 1 hr running time; 2.5 hrs completion time. Course Material: The course comes with a course workbook, videos, and interactive activities. At the end of the course, there will be a short comprehension test. * This course can be combined to receive a fiber technician certificate (Fiber 01, 02, 03, 04). |
Fiber 01 is appropriate whether you work in sales or management dealing with fiber networks, or want to become a fiber technician.
It is the first stepping stone to becoming a fiber technician. Fiber technicians are responsible for installing fiber optics on-premises and out in the field. You will learn...
1) how the internet is distributed.
2) components necessary to install fiber connections.
Contents
Module 1: Introduction
Module 2: The Internet
Module 3: Fiber 101
Module 4: Fiber Components
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Fiber Cable, Splicing and Connectors
Learning Outcomes
Fiber 02 is for technicians who have to work with fiber and physically touch it and put together systems. It will teach how to take care of connectors, clean, and work with cables.
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Length: 1 hr running time; 2.5 hrs completion time Course Material: The course comes with a course workbook, videos, and interactive activities. At the end of the course, there will be a short comprehension test. * This course can be combined to receive a fiber technician certificate (Fiber 01, 02, 03, 04). |
You will be able to:
1) work with and install fiber cable
2) Work with splice closures and splicers
3) install and care for fiber connectors
Contents
Module 1: Fiber Cables
Module 2: Fiber Cable Installation
Module 3: Splicing
Module 4: Connectors
Fiber Troubleshooting
Learning Outcomes
Fiber 03 is for technicians who want to test and troubleshoot fiber optic systems. It will examine the measurement and troubleshooting tools that are commonly used to test systems. Learners will learn how to take and interpret loss and Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR) measurements.
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Length: 1 hr running time; 2.5 hrs completion time. Course Material: The course comes with a course workbook, videos, and interactive activities. At the end of the course, there will be a short comprehension test. * This course can be combined to receive a fiber technician certificate (Fiber 01, 02, 03, 04). |
You will be able to:
1) determine scenarios to use a Visual Fault Locator
2) make measurements using an optical source and power meter
3) make and interpret OTDR traces
Contents
Module 1: Fiber Testing Tools
Module 2: Optical Loss testing
Module 3: The OTDR
Fiber Optical Link Design
Learning Outcomes
You will learn how to design and verify optical links. This course covers the theory of the fiber optics channel, the decibel as a measurement unit, and link budget calculations.
Fiber 04 is for technicians who want to design and troubleshoot fiber optic systems. It will teach how to calculate optical link budgets, and test using power meters and Optical Time Domain Reflectometers (OTDRs).
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Length: 1 hr running time; 2.5 hrs completion time. Course Material: The course comes with a course workbook, videos, and interactive activities. At the end of the course, there will be a short comprehension test. * This course can be combined to receive a fiber technician certificate (Fiber 01, 02, 03, 04). |
You will be able to:
1) calculate optical link budget
2) make measurements using an optical source and power meter
3) make and interpret OTDR traces
Contents
Module 1: Optical Network Basics
Module 2: the Decibel as a unit
Module 3: Link Budget Calculations
Wireless Concepts
The wireless link is usually located in the last mile of a communication network. This course will look at how to design, maintain and troubleshoot a wireless network to any audience for any type of wireless network. The course will cover system architecture, modulation schemes, link budget and propagation, and RF measurements.
Length: 1 day (but up to 4 days depending on the level of hands-on and final determination of content)
Learning Outcomes
▶ Choose the correct antennas for the RF environment and coverage needs
▶ Plan wireless coverage and capacity
▶ Appreciate the architecture and operation of your specific system
▶ Test the operation of a wireless system and/or protocol Customization
▶ To different audiences: technicians, analysts, engineers, designers
▶ To different hands-on activities and applications: LTE/5G, IoT, WiFi, LMR, HFC, DAS, microwave links
▶ To different test equipment: Keysight, Anritsu, Viavi
RF Transmission Lines and Antenna
Transmission line networks using coaxial cables and microwave waveguides carry radio frequency signals from radios to antenna. Any impediments in the transmission line effect the overall performance of a wireless system. This course will look at how to maintain and test transmission lines and antennas in an RF/microwave system.
Length: 1 day (optional day for DAS and PIM)
Learning Outcomes
▶ Identify impediments in a transmission line using testing equipment
▶ Setup and read different measurements such as VSWR, return loss, insertion loss and distance-to-fault
Customization
▶ To different audiences: technicians
▶ To different applications: Base stations, DAS, Microwave
▶ To different equipment: Keysight FieldFox, Anritsu Site Master, Viavi
Distributed Antenna Systems
▶ Test and troubleshoot DAS installations
▶ Consider PIM issues with respect to the installation
Antennas
Antennas determine the wireless coverage and can play a role
in minimizing interference in a wireless communication system.
Many current communication systems are using multiple antenna systems (SISO, SIMO, MIMO) to achieve higher data rates. This course will help in choosing, installing and testing antenna systems from simple to commercial deployments.
Length: 1 day
Learning Outcomes
▶ Read an antenna specification sheet and choose an antenna for an application
▶ Determine the optimal placement and orientation of an antenna
▶ Understand how MIMO and beamforming is used in achieving higher data rates
Customization
▶ To different audiences: technicians, IT,
▶ To different types of networks: in/outdoor, point-to-point/point-to-multipoint, MIMO, beamforming, IoT
Spectrum Analysis
This course will look at the operation of spectrum analyzer.
It will look at spectrum analyzer specifications, how to set up
basic measurements, and review the process required to make
accurate spectrum analyzer measurements.
Length: 1 day
Learning Outcomes
▶ Plan the test setup of your spectrum analyzer measurement
▶ Determine the appropriate settings for doing spectrum analysis for different applications
Customization
▶ To different audiences: technicians, analysts, engineers, designers
▶ To different applications and hands-on activities:
▶ To different equipment: Keysight, Anritsu, Viavi, R&S
Fiber Optics
We are recognized by the Fiber Optic Association (FOA).
Fiber optics communication links are being used for a variety of networks for backhaul and access. There are different cable types, fiber types and connectors for each application which TelecomTRAIN makes choosing compatible components potentially confusing.
In addition, fiber installations need to be housed in trays and enclosures that are properly protected from the environment and stress. This course will address proper installation and testing can ensure that your links work to specification.
Length: 3 days
Learning Outcomes
▶ Identify appropriate fiber, cable and connectors needs for an application
▶ Splice fiber together and attach connectors
▶ Troubleshoot fiber optic connections using inspection kits, power meter, and OTDR
▶ Establish appropriate processes for dealing with fiber networks
▶ Get the CFOT certification by the Fiber Optics Association
Customization
▶ To different audiences: installers, technicians, designers, sales
▶ To different hands-on activities or applications: FTTH, FTTA, OSP, IT, backhaul
▶ To different vendors: Viavi, Exfo
▶ Can additional one day specializations in splicing, OTDR testing, FTTx, data center, WDM systems
Fiber Optic Splicing
▶ Operate and maintain a cleaver and splicer
▶ Connect pigtails and splice-on connectors
▶ Work with cables and install into a tray or splice closure
Fiber Optic Testing
▶ Review the test equipment and setup for fiber identification, fiber inspection, VFL, power meter and source, and OTDR
▶ Determine the OTDR settings required for different applications
▶ Read OTDR measurement outputs and determine possible plant issues
Fiber Networks
Fiber optic systems can be used for on-premises or outside plant networks, LAN or WAN. Different fiber systems have different capacities, transmission distances, and rely on different architectures and components.
This course will review how to create a fiber infrastructure, survey the different network technologies and then possibly focus on fiber network and application of your choosing, including how to verify and test the network.
Length: 2-3 days
Learning Outcomes
▶ Design and choose components necessary to build a fiber network
▶ Verify and troubleshoot fiber networks using industry best practices
Customization
▶ To different audiences: engineers, designers, technicians or installers
▶ To different applications: LAN/WAN, CWDM/DWDM, FTTx, PON, Ethernet
▶ To different vendors’ test equipment
LTE Networks
LTE networks are forming the basis of mobile and fixed wireless IP connectivity. The LTE network components interact in order to make connections between user equipment to the other packet networks including the Internet. This course will examine the LTE architecture, interfaces and procedures to used to connect user equipment through an LTE network. This course can include the specific architecture that your company has implemented.
Length: 2 days
Learning Outcomes
▶ Describe the LTE network components and each of their functions
▶ Trace call procedures through an LTE network, including attach procedures, tracking area updates, handovers
▶ Survey the possible topologies for implementing an LTE solution
Customization
▶ To different audiences: IT professionals, IT beginners, engineers, technicians
▶ To different applications: to your implementation of the LTE network and the services that you provide
LTE RAN
The radio access network connects the user equipment to the LTE core network through the eNodeB. The LTE radio link integrates OFDM and MIMO technologies to provide uplink and downlink radio interfaces that are channelized logically and physically. This course will discuss the organization of the RF link and the lifecycle of the user equipment, from initial access, through the connection states, to the final detach procedure.
Length: 2 days
Learning Outcomes
▶ Describe the options available for backhaul and fronthaul of an LTE system
▶ Describe how a UE accesses an LTE system on power up
▶ Understand how to create a RF plan for an LTE system
▶ Explain how a UE adapts according to varying radio environments
Customization
▶ To different audiences: technicians, engineers
▶ To different applications: Private LTE, carrier
5G Network
5G networks are composed of a radio access network and a core network of virtualized functions. The core network uses a service-based architecture. This course will look at the functional components and interconnections within the core network; concepts like network slicing, control user plane separation and edge computing; and the communication and structure of the communication between network components.
Length 2 days
Learning Outcomes
▶ Describe the 5G network components, interfaces and protocol stacks
▶ Trace call procedures through a 5G network, including attach procedures, handovers
Customization
▶ To different audiences: technicians, engineers
▶ To different industries
5G RAN
The radio access network connects the User Equipment to the 5G core network. The RAN air interface builds upon concepts used in LTE Advanced allowing the network to be configured to respond to the needs of different applications running over the system. This course will examine the changes to the air interface for 5G, the procedures used in the radio link and the current architecture used for implementing the 5G RAN.
Length 2 days
Learning Outcomes
▶ Describe the 5G backhaul and fronthaul options to
optimize latency and bandwidth requirements
▶ Describe the air interface channelization, protocol stacks and radio procedures
▶ Describe the air interface mechanisms for uplink and downlink data transfer
▶ Describe the RRC and mobility states
Customization
▶ To different audiences: technicians, engineers
▶ To different applications and industries
WiFi
Building reliable, resilient and secure WiFi networks requires knowledge across the networking and wireless domains.
This course will examine how to build and troubleshoot a WiFi network from both the network perspective and the wireless perspective.
Length 2-4 days
Learning Outcomes
▶ Design the network architecture to satisfy different
applications
▶ Choose and place antennas
▶ Choose and use different tools required to build solid wireless coverage
Customization
▶ To different audiences: IT, installers, designers, technicians, analysts
▶ To different hands-on activities: troubleshooting/testing, installation, configuration
▶ To different applications: Enterprise, Small/Medium Enterprise, CCTV, Home, building automation, IoT, manufacturing, ISP installation
IP Networking
This course introduces networking technologies, using switches and routers and their various configurations and connections. In this course learners explore numerous LAN topologies and how switches are used in local area networks.
Further, this course also introduces basic concepts on routing and routing protocols.
Length: 2 days
Learning Outcomes
▶ Describe the function and characteristics of various networking devices
▶ Explore the concept of packet encapsulation using TCP/IP layers
▶ Implement IPv4 addressing scheme in networks
▶ Configure and trouble Vlans and trunking protocols
▶ Analyze and configure routing protocols
Customization
▶ To different audiences: Installers, Technical support analysts, Technicians, Network administrators
▶ To different sets of network architectures
▶ To different sets of network equipment: Cisco, Juniper, HP
Communication Protocols
This course introduces concepts of TCP/IP communication protocols. The TCP/IP communication protocols defines how devices connect and communicate over the network. In this course, learners will examine how common TCP/IP networking protocols packages, addresses, routes, and delivers data over a network.
Length: 2 days
Learning Outcomes
▶ Understand what TCP/IP is, and how it works
▶ Differentiate between TCP and UDP protocols at transport layer
▶ Apply TCP/IP protocols knowledge to practical scenarios
▶ Troubleshoot TCP/IP networks with ping, traceroute, and other tools
Customization
▶ To different audiences: Installers, Technical support analysts, Technicians, Network administrators
▶ To different set of network architectures
▶ To different set of TCP/IP protocol suite
Junos Fundamentals
This course introduces the basics of the Juniper operating systems which is called Junos. Learners will become familiar with basics and advanced configuration of Juniper routing platform inside Junos.
Length: 2 days
Learning Outcomes
▶ Identify the concepts, benefits or functionality of the core elements of the Junos OS
▶ Configure basic components of a Junos device and explore configuration
▶ Configure and monitor basic routing elements for a Junos device
▶ Perform troubleshoot and explore network utilities available in Junos OS
Customization
▶ To different audiences: Installers, Technical support analysts, Technicians, Network administrators
▶ To different sets of network architectures
Linux Networking
The Linux operating system is widely used in many applications including, IP networks, wireless networks, and in the cloud. This course provides the fundamental tools, techniques and use case examples to configure, manage and troubleshoot Linux in a networking context. By the end of this course, participants of this course will feel comfortable working with a variety of networking tools and configurations to manage Linux networking implementations.
Length: 1 day
Learning Outcomes
▶ Familiarize with Linux commands with respect to networking
▶ Configure and setup network interfaces
▶ Configure and setup Linux machine as a router and security gateway device
▶ Configure and deploy Linux machine as a load balancing device to control network traffic
Customization
▶ To different audiences: Installers, Technical support
analysts, Technicians, Network administrators
▶ To different sets of network architectures
▶ To different Linux distribution
Advanced Switching
This hands-on extensive course addresses switching networks in an enterprise campus architecture using the best-practice design principles. The course is designed to help learners to plan, configure, and verify the implementation of complex enterprise switching solutions.
Length: 3 days
Learning Outcomes
▶ Describe, configure and implement Spanning TreeProtocol and EtherChannel
▶ Configure Vlans and trunking protocols
▶ Configure and setup Inter-Vlan routing in a campus network
▶ Implement high-availability technologies and techniques using HSRP, VRRP, and GLBP
▶ Configure and implement security features using best practices in a switched network
Customization
▶ To different audiences: Installers, Technical support analysts, Technicians, Network administrators
▶ To different sets of network architectures
▶ To different sets of network equipment: Cisco, Juniper, HP
Advanced Routing
This hands-on extensive course addresses routing networks in an enterprise campus architecture using the best-practice design principles. The course is designed to help learners to plan, configure, and verify the implementation of complex enterprise routing solutions.
Length: 3 days
Learning Outcomes
▶ Configure, verify and troubleshoot medium to large-scale EIGRP networks
▶ Configure, verify, and troubleshoot single-area OSPF networks
▶ Implement a scalable multi-area network OSPF-based solution
▶ Examine OSPF link-state database and neighbor table
▶ Configure route redistribution between routing protocols
Customization
▶ To different audiences: Installers, Technical support analysts, Technicians, Network administrators
▶ To different sets of network architectures
▶ To different sets of network equipment: Cisco, Juniper, HP
MPLS (Multi Protocol Label Switching)
MPLS is one of the most common technologies used by service providers for transport. MPLS VPN is a popular technique to build VPNs for customers over the MPLS provider network. This course provides an in-depth overview of MPLS technology, architecture, configuration, design issues, operations, troubleshooting, and MPLS L3 VPNs.
Length: 1 day
Learning Outcomes
▶ Describe and understand underlying concepts of MPLS
▶ Describe and understand the concept of MPLS labels, label stack, label formats, and label distribution between LSRs
▶ Configure and build MPLS core network
▶ Configure and implement MPLS L3 VPN, support for EIGRP, and support for OSPF
Customization
▶ To different audiences: Technical support analysts, Technicians, Network administrators
▶ To different sets of network architectures
▶ To different sets of network equipment: Cisco, Juniper
Network Automation
Automation with Ansible is designed to manage IT infrastructure at scale. System, network, and cloud administrators automate networks, cloud provisioning, configuration management, application deployment, service orchestration, and other IT needs. This course covers installing and configuring Ansible, and creating and running playbooks to configure systems.
Length: 2 days
Learning Outcomes
▶ Install and troubleshoot Ansible on central nodes and managed hosts
▶ Use Ansible to run ad-hoc commands and playbooks to automate tasks
▶ Write effective Ansible playbooks
▶ Automate network configurations with Ansible
Customization
▶ To different audiences: SysOps, Network administrators
▶ To selected set of applications, networks, IT infrastructure
▶ To selected set of operating systems, equipment
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