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Networking Priorities for 2025
An actionable roadmap for focusing your networking initiatives.
Segment Routing: The Future of MPLS
Segment Routing accomplishes the same thing as MPLS, but is less complex, extremely robust and can be scaled without any limitations.
Intro to Segment Routing Lab
MPLS has been around for over two decades and is the cornerstone of Service Provider Networks and many enterprise, utility and federal networks. MPLS delivers mission-critical applications and services. Segment Routing has taken the stage to replace MPLS because it accomplishes the same as MPLS but is less complex, extremely robust and can be scaled without limitations. This lab will introduce you to the basics of Segment Routing.
Defense Service Provider Networking
For over 30 years, WWT has demonstrated our commitment to meeting the evolving needs of our defense customers' missions, strategic goals, and program objectives in support of the Nation's Warfighters. The opportunity to serve our Defense Customers provides WWT with insights that have repeatedly led to services and innovations that benefit our customer's operational readiness, training effectiveness, security posture and mission capabilities. This page is our customer's go-to resource for state-of-the-art training labs and in-depth learning modules. WWT continues to update these resources on a consistent basis, ensuring our customers have access to cutting edge training and resources.
Core Routing Fundamentals
Before a core network can provide route services and traffic engineering, it must first establish basic transport connectivity between its nodes. In this course, you will learn how interior routing protocols are used to establish dynamic routing within the core, how MPLS technology is used to enhance packet transport across the underlay, and how Segment Routing is changing the way we think about transport paths. In each module you will watch a brief video describing the underlying technology and then walk through a hands-on lab to dive deeper into the relevant protocols and configurations that make underlay routing work.
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Core Routing Solutions: Cisco 8712
In this video we explore Cisco's new 8712 router (released in late 2024), including its hardware specifications, common use-cases and our WWT opinion of the solution.
For any questions about this product, or to learn more, please reach out to us at CoreNetworkingHelp@wwt.com
Core Routing Solutions
In this video series we present the most popular Core Routing solutions from Cisco, Juniper and Nokia, and dive into each solution's hardware specifications, common use cases and our overall WWT opinion of the product.
Core Routing Solutions: Juniper MX304
In this video we explore Juniper's MX304 router, including its hardware specifications, common use-cases, and our WWT opinion of the solution.
For any questions about this product, or to learn more, please reach out to us at CoreNetworkingHelp@wwt.com
Core Routing Briefing
Discover the transformative potential of Core Routing technologies such as MPLS and Segment Routing. This briefing covers the three main pillars of a Core Routing network: underlay routing, carrier services, and traffic engineering, as well as network management strategies and future technological considerations. Engage with our experts to plan, design, implement, and operate your project seamlessly.
Cisco TDM-to-IP Solution Lab
This lab demonstrates several components of Cisco's Time-Division Multiplexing (TDM) to IP solution, including the purpose-built Network Convergence System (NCS-4200) and Aggregation Services Router (ASR-900).
Intro to Segment Routing Lab
MPLS has been around for over two decades and is the cornerstone of Service Provider Networks and many enterprise, utility and federal networks. MPLS delivers mission-critical applications and services. Segment Routing has taken the stage to replace MPLS because it accomplishes the same as MPLS but is less complex, extremely robust and can be scaled without limitations. This lab will introduce you to the basics of Segment Routing.
Intro to ISIS
ISIS is the prevalent IGP routing protocol for multi-protocol routing with support for IPv4 and IPv6. As a link-state routing protocol, it supports fast convergence and fast reroute. Here we explore how easy it is to configure and verify ISIS.
Core Routing: Traffic Engineering
Traffic Engineering is the most advanced function of a Core Routing network--providing the network operator with the ability to intelligently manipulate traffic paths according to various criteria and even achieve programmatic control of traffic paths using Software-Defined Networking.
Core Routing: Carrier Services
A Core Network's primary purpose in life is to provide a "service" of interconnectivity to someone or something. In a routing context, this means using MPLS in conjunction with BGP to "signal" customer services such as pseudowires, L2VPNs and L3VPNs across the network.
Core Routing: Underlay Transport
A Core Routing Underlay forms the essential foundation of network connectivity, utilizing protocols like IS-IS or OSPF and mechanisms such as MPLS. It ensures efficient data transport and optimal path calculation, enabling advanced network capabilities such as Carrier Services and Traffic Engineering.
Defense Service Provider Networking
For over 30 years, WWT has demonstrated our commitment to meeting the evolving needs of our defense customers' missions, strategic goals, and program objectives in support of the Nation's Warfighters. The opportunity to serve our Defense Customers provides WWT with insights that have repeatedly led to services and innovations that benefit our customer's operational readiness, training effectiveness, security posture and mission capabilities. This page is our customer's go-to resource for state-of-the-art training labs and in-depth learning modules. WWT continues to update these resources on a consistent basis, ensuring our customers have access to cutting edge training and resources.
Optical and IP convergence - Round Table Discussion
This playlist explores the exciting world of converged optical and IP networks. Learn about the fundamentals of convergence, including its benefits and the key drivers pushing this evolution. Discover the complexities of managing converged networks, including transport options and multi-vendor considerations. Explore the latest optical innovations, from high-speed transceivers to Private Line Emulation. This playlist is designed for network engineers, telecommunications professionals, and anyone interested in the future of high-speed communications.
Architecture and Management - Round Table Discussion
Join us as we explore the nuances of converged optical and IP networks. Is a "one-size-fits-all" approach truly feasible?
This video delves into transport options, including Layer 1 transport, routed optical networking, and a hybrid approach combining ROADM with converged systems. We also address the challenges of managing these complex networks, including navigating the learning curve for configuring pluggable coherent optics and addressing the complexities of multi-vendor versus single-vendor management.
Discover why careful planning and a tailored approach are crucial for successful converged network deployments. This video offers valuable insights for network engineers and decision-makers considering the integration of optical and IP domains.
What is Optical and IP Convergence - Round Table Discussion
Explore the convergence of optical and IP networks, a key trend transforming modern data communications. Join us while we define convergence, outlining how it streamlines traditionally separate optical and IP layers. Discover compelling benefits such as operational efficiency, reduced footprint, protection, and interface support. Additionally, we'll discuss the driving forces behind this convergence, such as the explosive growth of data traffic, the rise of pluggable coherent optics, and the need for more efficient and scalable network architectures.
This video provides a concise overview of this critical topic, highlighting the advantages and considerations for organizations embracing converged optical and IP networks.
Understanding Core Routing Technologies
Join Josh Hogan for a concise, introductory webinar on the foundational routing technologies that underpin modern network management. In this session, he will cover key topics such as underlay routing, interior protocols like IS-IS and OSPF, and the critical role of MPLS and transport mechanisms in establishing a resilient network infrastructure. Josh will also discuss how BGP facilitates service sharing, the impact of segment routing on performance, and the growing importance of software control, automation, and intent-based policies in network optimization.
Core Routing Solutions: Cisco NCS 540
In this video we explore Cisco's NCS 540 family of routers, including their hardware specifications, common use-cases, and our WWT opinion of the solution.
For any questions about this product, or to learn more, please reach out to us at CoreNetworkingHelp@wwt.com
Networking Priorities for 2025
An actionable roadmap for focusing your networking initiatives.
Coherent QSFP28 Is Finally Here
The release of 100G ZR coherent QSFP28 transceivers from Nokia, Cisco and others promises to accelerate the already rapid shift from traditional core network designs to optical and packet converged architectures.
Segment Routing Fast Reroute
In this video the WWT Core Routing team discusses the benefits of using the Topology Independent Loop Free Alternate (TI-LFA) capability of Segment Routing to achieve Fast Reroute (FRR) network resiliency.
For any questions about this feature, or to learn more, please reach out to us at CoreNetworkingHelp@wwt.com
Core Networking Discovery Workshop
The Core Networking Workshop explores differences among products/services, determines which are best for you and helps you develop a strategy for implementing the right solution.