Networks and Services: Carrier Ethernet, PBT, MPLS-TP, and VPLS: 95 (Information and Communication Technology Series) - Hardcover

This book provides a comprehensive understanding of current and debated future networking technologies. It gives insight into building end-to-end networks and services with Carrier Ethernet, PBT, MPLS-TP, and VPLS while also shedding light on the pros and cons of these technologies for service providers and enterprise network owners. Focusing on layer-2 networking and services, Networks and Services covers: * The basics of Ethernet such as protocol stack, bridges, switches, and hubs * Key techniques that are being used in building carrier-class Carrier Ethernet networks and services like synchronization, pseudowires, and protection * Carrier Ethernet network architectures and services that are currently deployed in the industry * Traffic management and OAM capabilities of Carrier Ethernet * Circuit Emulation Services * PBB and PBT to resolve possible scalability issues of Carrier Ethernet * Technologies that are competing or working with Carrier Ethernet in forming data networks and services, Transport MPLS, MPLS Transport Profile, and VPLS Networks and Services: Carrier Ethernet, PBT, MPLS-TP, and VPLS is ideal for network architects, engineers, and planning professionals in telecommunications, as well as students and researchers in related disciplines.