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Optical Networking Fundamentals

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Fundamentals
Duration 1 hour 50 minutes
Updated Dec 7, 2023

About this learning path

Optical networking and Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM) have emerged as the cornerstone technologies for efficiently transmitting vast amounts of data across diverse locations. As transformative technologies like 5G, autonomous vehicles, and smart cities continue to revolutionize our world, they increasingly rely on optical networking as their underlying transport infrastructure. Delve into this comprehensive Learning Path and gain a thorough understanding of optical networking's fundamental principles and its game-changing advantages. This immersive journey will equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills to navigate the complexities of optical networking and harness its transformative power for your organization.

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Prerequisites

  1. Basic Understanding of Networking

What you'll learn

  1. The Basic Building Blocks of Optical Networking
  2. Fundamentals of Optical Networking such as WDM, Transponders/Muxponders, Amplifiers, ROADM
  3. Key Benefits Provided by Optical Networks
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Optical Networking Fundamentals
  1. 1. Foundational Concepts
    1. Enroll in this learning path to view locked contentIntroduction to Optical Networking Training - Basics Part 1
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    2. Enroll in this learning path to view locked contentIntroduction to Optical Networking Training - Basics Part 2
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    3. Enroll in this learning path to view locked contentIntroduction to Optical Networking Training - Basics Part 3
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    4. Enroll in this learning path to view locked contentIntroduction to Optical Networking Training - WDM Fundamentals
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    5. Enroll in this learning path to view locked contentIntroduction to Optical Networking Training - Transponders and Muxponders Fundamentals
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    6. Enroll in this learning path to view locked contentIntroduction to Optical Networking Training - Optical Amplifier Fundamentals
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    7. Enroll in this learning path to view locked contentIntroduction to Optical Networking Training - Reconfigurable Optical Add-Drop multiplexer (ROADM) Fundamentals
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  2. 2. Application of Optical Networking
    1. Enroll in this learning path to view locked contentTop 5 Trends in Optical Networking
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    2. Enroll in this learning path to view locked contentOptical Data Center Interconnect: Connecting Your Data Centers With Private DWDM Technology
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    3. Enroll in this learning path to view locked contentSeven Key Advantages of Optical Networking Technologies
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    4. Enroll in this learning path to view locked contentHow Does WDM Technology Work?
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  3. 3. Open Line Systems and Disaggregation
    1. Enroll in this learning path to view locked contentShould You Implement Optical Open Line Systems and Disaggregation?
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  4. 4. Conclusion
    1. Enroll in this learning path to view locked contentOptical Networking Fundamentals Quiz
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