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IETF RFC 2386. QoS-based routing has been recognized as a missing piece in the evolution of QoS-based service offerings in the Internet. This document describes some of the QoS-based routing issues and requirements, and proposes a framework for QoS-based routing in the Internet. This framework is based on extending the current Internet routing model of intra and interdomain routing to support QoS.
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This tutorial examines the role of next-generation switches which, as they become widely adopted for both access and core networking, must be able to handle voice traffic over both IP and ATM networks for future extensibility as the debate continues and must have the features necessary to interwork with existing public switched telephone network (PSTN). It is sponsored by Telica. Sections of the tutorial include: Definition and Overview 1. Introduction 2. Voice over Packet Architecture 3. Why Voice over IP? 4.Why Voice over ATM? 5. Design Considerations for Voice over Packet 6. Elements of a Next-Generation Switching Platform 7. Switching Platform/Media Gateway 8.Signaling Gateway 9. The Softswitch/Media Gateway Controller 10. Application Server (AS) and Services 11. Conclusion Self-Test Correct Answers Glossary Comment on This Tutorial Related Virtual Exhibits Telica
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The ADSL Forum was formed to help telephone companies and their suppliers realize the market potential of ADSL. Site is divided into public and member areas. Public areas covers; ADSL Today, About the Forum, Press Room, Site Map and Meetings and Events.
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Complete archives of discussions on the comp.dcom.cell-relay newsgroup from May of 1992 to the present. Links also provided for cell relay information, ION, IPATM, MPLS, and ROLC topics.
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International scope. Extensive educational references on ATM. The ATM Forum is an international non-profit formed to accelerate the use of ATM (Asynchronous Transfer Mode) products and services through a rapid convergence of interoperability specifications. Site areas include: About the forum, Technical specs., Library, Meetings/Events, Industry cooperation, General Store, Members only, Legal notes, a Glossary and a search mechanism.
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Good educational value. This Web ProForum tutorial, sponsored by Nortel, addresses the ability to exploit the benefits of ATM technology within the public network, to the advantage of both carriers and enterprises. Topics include; Definition and benefits, Technology, Services and standards, Applications, Futures, Self test, Glossary and related Products and Services.
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Good educational tutorial. Web ProForum tutorial from the International Engineering Consortium and NextLevel Systems. Areas covered include technology, architecture, modulation, multi-media, self test, a glossary, and related Next Level products.
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This tutorial discusses the challenges presented by the increasing consumer demand for high bandwidth services. It is sponsored by Siemens. Sections include: Definition and Overview 1. Network Challenges 2. Network Evolution 3. Vision of Two Worlds Converging Self-Test Correct Answers Glossary Comment on This Tutorial
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Rich informational site, good links. The Frame Relay Forum is an association members comprised of vendors, carriers, users and consultants committed to the implementation of Frame Relay. It maintains chapters in North America, Europe, Australia/New Zealand and Japan. Areas include; News, Meetings, Tutorials and Primers, Membership, Search, a Glossary, and Committees.
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Good topic specific resource. From the Forum's Site choose this topic for a series of downloadable powerpoint presentations discussing various applications of frame relay from the basics to the complex.
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This site is an excellent information and training resource. Telcordia is a wholly owned subsidiary of Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC), and provides communications software, engineering, and consulting services based on world-class research. Telcordia research has led to the creation and development of groundbreaking technologies including ADSL, AIN, ATM, ISDN, Frame Relay, PCS, SMDS, SONET, and video-on-demand. The site's major informational areas include; building & managing the network, service creation & delivery, business on the Internet, mobile solutions and public policy & regulatory. The Telcordia Learning Center offers extensive training and education services. Site areas include; Centers, Store, Discover, Training Center, Support, Products, Sitemap, Feedback, and Power Nav - Search. Site includes a clever shockwave presentation.
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Presented by Bay Networks. Extensive paper explaining basic networking. Topics include different LANs and Hubs, Internetworking, Switches, Standards and Protocols, and Operating Systems. Good primer glossary included.
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An extensive Access Network Knowledge Cnter with information on IP, Triple Play, NGN, Ethernet, ATM and more - on Teledata Networks site. Includes white papers and a technical dictionary.
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This Cell Relay FAQ is posted periodically as a Usenet News FAQ. ATM, SMDS, and related technologies are discussed. This FAQ is also maintained as a collection of WEB pages with reference to the topics.
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Web ProForum tutorial from the International Engineering Consortium. All areas of ATM testing are covered, and self test, acronym, and related products areas are included.
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Broadband internet access articles covering all aspects of high speed internet. Broadband related terms defined and questions answered.
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Cable Television Laboratories is a non-profit research and development consortium of television system operators. This easy to navigate site provides information on Cable Lab's current projects, which include OpenCable, PacketCable, In-Home Networking, CableModem, and Go2Broadband. Areas of the site include: About CableLabs; Current Projects; Join Cable Labs; Members' Area; News Room;
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This site provides extensive information about Ethernet (IEEE 802.3) local area network (LAN) technology, i9ncluding the original 10 Megabit per second (Mbps) system, the 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet system (802.3u), and the Gigabit Ethernet system (802.3z). Very good educational resource.
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Converge! Network Digest is an email publication and website that tracks the convergence of network technologies. The digest provides overviews of the developments in Broadband Networking. The Hot Startup Section previews up and coming new companies. The Hot Spots Area consists of six broad categories: Current Optical Headlines, Optical Startups, Net Silicon Acquisitions, New Networks New Service, Optical Acquisitions, Billion Dollar Acquisitions. Each main category is broken down to sub categories. Recent News Items illustrating general trends in the next generation networking can be found in the Indicators section. News Digests topics cover the following areas Optical Networking, New Networking/Services Packet Convergence, Hot Start-Ups, DSL, Broadband Wireless, Satellite, Mergers/Acquisitions, Deployment Trends, Standards Watch and Daily Chronology. The Standards Groups link provides a brief description of each standard and provides links to the actual standard. Additional information is provided through the links and web resources icon located in each section.
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Great topic specific reference links. Very informative site with a large choice of topic specific reference links (other sites, articles, and lots of products).
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Paradyne's DSL Sourcebook - Plain Answers on Digital Subscriber Line Opportunities. The Second Edition of the The DSL Sourcebook is here. registration form must be completed before downloading the document.
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This IEC and Pulsecom sponsored tutorial discusses the process of delivering ADSL services to remote end-users fed by DLC systems. This tutorial provides a brief background of the challenge of delivering ADSL to DLC-fed end users, as well as a number of ways this challenge is being addressed. The tutorial places particular emphasis on remote access multiplexer (RAM) solutions. Topics covered include Market Demand: ADSL and DLC-Fed Customers, The Challenge: Why Traditional DLCs and ADSL Do Not Mix, Solution Options: Overview, Remote DSLAM Solutions, ADSL Line-Card Solutions, Remote Access Multiplexer (RAM) Solutions, RAM Deployment, Considerations, Self-Test, Acronym Guide and Related Products and Services.
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The FCA's mission is to nurture and help develop the broadest possible market for fibre channel products. This will be done through market development, education, standards monitoring and fostering interoperability among member's products. Site areas include News, Events, Technology, Showcase, Applications, The FCA and Search. Technology portion of site contains a Fibre Channel tutorial.
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1996 & 97 market surveys. This site is now hosted by http://www.webtorials.com/index.htm where users can register to access or download other Market Surveys, Tutorials, and Links on ATM, Frame Relay and related technologies.
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From the Forum's Site choose this topic for a series of pieces briefly discussing various frame relay applications, diagrams and recommendations of relevant standards/documents.
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Good topic specific resource. From the Forum's Site choose this topic for a series of white papers discussing various applications of frame relay and are intended to explain, in non-technical terms, a specific application.
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To service the exploding growth of frame relay connectivity, Alliance Datacom has developed the Frame Relay Resource Center. The Alliance Datacom FRRC is dedicated to providing corporate end-users with one convenient source of frame relay product and service information. An excellent educational resource, the site has an impressive array of tutorials and white papers to choose from. Frame relay resource areas include Newsgroups, Service Providers, Source Book (PDF), Trade Publications, Tutorials, Used WAN Equipment, WAN Buyer's Guide and White Papers. There are over 130 White Papers, on topics including ATM, Frame Relay, IP, routing, SNA, switching, QoS, VPNs and xDSLs, covering both basic and advanced concepts. The site describes each of the White Papers listed! The tutorial section of the site catalogs over 50 tutorials and glossaries, predominantly in the Frame Relay area, but also including ATM, xDSLs.
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