Optical Networking Best Practices Handbook

The Optical Networking Best Practices Handbook is a comprehensive guide that presents readers with complete coverage of the fundamentals of optical networking including fiber, high-capacity and high-speed equipment and networks, and upcoming carrier services. The main purpose of this book, and the reason why it is extremely useful, is that is servers to provide a clear explanation of underlying concepts, as well as demystify buzzwords and jargon, and put in place a practical understanding of technologies and mainstream solutions without getting bogged down in details.

An essential book for non-engineers who require a practical understanding of fiber optics as a physical medium, this book helps you easily determine the difference between single-mode versus multi-mode and the crucial concept of Dense Wave-Division Multiplexing. The Optical Networking Best Practices Handbook also covers the big picture with an understanding of SONET rings and how carriers build fiber networks; reviews broadband equipment like optical routers, wavelength cross-connects, DSL and cable and brings everything together with practical case studies/projects. 456 pp.