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NIL SP Services and Solutions Bootcamp v2.0
The NIL SP Services and Solutions Bootcamp (NIL_SPboot_Tech) focuses on capabilities of modern service provider networks to support advanced services and managed services for residential and business customers. The course provides an overview of the service provider core and edge networks, the technologies used, and then proceeds to the services that can be offered. In addition it describes guidelines and semi-technical implementation information needed to offer and support the following services using the service provider network:
- Service provider building blocks and technologies (architectures and Layer 1 and Layer 2 technologies)
- Internet access as a service for residential and business markets
- Layer 3 MPLS VPN services
- Layer 2 MPLS VPN services (point-to-point EoMPLS and VPLS)
- Managed customer network services (for example, Layer 3 MPLS VPN with managed switches and routers, managed centralized or distributed firewalling, centralized network services [DNS, DHCP], managed remote access, and so on)
- Centralized IP Telephony service (managed or self-managed)
- IP TV service (multicast and unicast [video on demand])
- IPv6 support
- Multihomed customers
- Server hosting in service provider Data Center
- Fixed-mobile convergence
The course discusses platforms, physical connectivity, capacity, quality of service, performance, reliability, and security for service provider core and customer networks.
Objectives
Upon finishing this course, you will be able to:
- Identify requirements for service provider networks
- Design flexible service provide networks
- Identify requirements for customer services
- Design managed and unmanaged customer services
Importance
The course is highly recommended to anyone involved in designing service provider networks and creating next generation services and solutions.
Audience
The target audience for this course is as follows:
- Service provider network architects and engineers
- Service provider network management
Prerequisite Knowledge
To benefit from this bootcamp the CCIP- or CCNP-level knowledge is highly recommended.
Course Outline
Introduction to SP Building Blocks
- Network Architecture
- Technologies
- Services
SP Connectivity
- Access Connectivity Essentials and Technologies
- Access Connectivity Equipment
- Long-Range and High-Speed Connectivity Equipment
- Optical Connectivity Technologies
Internet Access
- Internet Access as a Key Service
- Residential and SOHO Customers
- Enterprise Customers
- Internet as a Bearer Service
- IPv6 Connectivity
- Impact of Peer to Peer Traffic
Layer 3 MPLS VPN
- Layer 3 MPLS VPN Concepts
- Advanced MPLS VPN Solutions
- Layer 3 MPLS VPN Summary and Guidelines
Layer 2 MPLS VPN
- Layer 2 MPLS VPN Overview
- P2P Ethernet over MPLS
- Summary and Market Guidelines
Managed Services
- What are Managed Services and Why are They Attractive
- Managed Customer Router
- Managed Customer Network
- Common Network Services (DNS, DHCP)
- Centralized Firewalling
- Server Hosting on Virtual Infrastructure
IP TV Services
- IP Multicast Refresher
- IP TV Basic Features and Areas of Use
- IPTV Value-Added Services: Program Guide
- Video on Demand – Content Storing and Copyright Protection
Voice Services
- SP Voice Essentials
- Provider Interconnects
- Voice Services Offered to Clients
Fixed Mobile Convergence
- Fixed Mobile Convergence Overview
- Combining Access using Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum
- Quad-Play Services for Residential Users