Master your optical networks with this design and implementation guide that serves as the definitive workplace optical reference Master advanced optical network design and management strategies Learn from realworld case studies that feature the Cisco Systems ONS product lineOptical Network Design and Implementation provides a complete reference of technology solutions for nextgeneration optical networks. The book explains the technology differences between various Metropolitan Area Networks technologies, thus enabling IT professionals to get uptospeed on the technology solutions they need to use. It also builds a case for MultiService Provisioning Platform, including design and implementation of nextgeneration optical networks. Such advances include Resilient Packet Ring, which will upgrade the current fiber optic rings that are neither optimized nor scalable to the demands of packet networks; and Synchronous Optical Networks, which will run services including 10/100 Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, and TimeDivision Multiplexing.Later chapters of this book include detailed, realworld case studies focusing on Ciscos Optical Network System product line and Cisco optical platforms. The comprehensive explanations of technologies and how they interrelate, combined with the solutions for various metro optical designs and solutions, make Optical Network Design and Implementation a unique musthave reference guide for network designers, engineers, and technicians.158705105208212003