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Understanding
Wide Area Networks (WAN)
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This course is part of the DATA
COMMUNICATIONS training programme (two weeks) consisting of the
following courses, it is recommended that all five courses are attended to
complete training on the topic:
202, Understanding Local Area Networks (LAN)
203, Introduction to TCP/IP
204, Understanding Wide Area Networks (WAN)
217, Introduction to VoIP
205, Introduction to ATM |
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Description
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The course outlines the operation and
applications of contemporary WANs and identifies their relative benefits. By attending
this course, delegates will acquire the knowledge required to evaluate WAN technology for
private networks and WAN services provided by public carriers. |
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Aims |
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The objective of this instructor-led course is
to present a comprehensive overview of Wide Area Networks (WANs). |
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Who Would Benefit? |
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This course is designed to meet the needs of
those who require a good overall understanding of the issues and the technologies employed
within a WAN environment. |
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Prerequisites |
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Delegates are required to have a basic
understanding of telecommunications principles. |
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Content |
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- Overview of WANs
Charts the historical development of WANs
Describes the characteristics of contemporary WANs
Differentiates public and private WANs
- The PSTN
Describes the Public Switched Telephone Network
Reviews data interface standards
Describes the operation and application of modems
Describes leased line services
- Packet Switching
Describes the characteristics of and services provided by packet switched data
networks
Defines the X.25 set of protocols
Identifies relative benefits
- Transmission Media
Describes characteristics and applications of common transmission media, including cable,
optical fibre, satellite and radio
- ISDN
Defines operating characteristics of the Integrated Services Digital Network
Describes typical applications, including dynamic bandwidth allocation and dialup backup
- Frame Relay
Identifies the performance benefits of frame relay over packet switching
Describes typical applications (e.g. LAN interconnection)
- PDH & SDH
Describes the current digital transmission hierarchy
Reviews the operational benefits of the new synchronous hierarchy
- ATM
Overviews the principles of asynchronous transfer mode
Describes typical wide area applications
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Provider & Location |
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SCN Ltd: Blandford Forum, Dorset |
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Charges |
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Tuition
Fee: None
Administration and Processing Fee: £15.00
Daily Charge: £100.00 + VAT @ 17.5% |
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Duration |
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2 days
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