Introduction

The use of optical fiber as a primary means of transporting voice and high-speed data continues to increase. Supporting bandwidth-intensive data applications and voice is a challenge for service providers. The need for qualified personnel who not only understand the technologies involved but also have an understanding of how it should be implemented has helped drive the need for Cisco to develop courseware and a certification exam on the use of optical equipment in the metro area.

Objectives

Cisco Self-Study: Building Cisco Metro Optical Networks (METRO) is designed to help you obtain knowledge about what it takes to build a metro area optical network using Cisco metro equipment, which includes the ONS 15454, 15327, and 15216 platforms ...

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