The Next Generation of Training in Next Generation Optical Networks is here!
OTT is today launching the
next generation
Certified Optical Network Engineer (CONE) training programme
To coincide with OFC 2022, OTT is today launching the next generation Certified Optical Network Engineer (CONE) training programme. Read the News Release here.
Like the optical networks that we train people about, our training on optical networks has undergone many transformations over the years. We started training in fibre optics in 1989, adding optical networking to the portfolio about 20 years ago. This developed into a formal certification programme with an assignment and exam and the original Certified Optical Network Engineer (CONE) was born.
However, as optical networking became more and more complex, it was increasingly difficult to cover the required range of technologies within the framework of a 5-day certification programme. So, the foundation level Certified Optical Network Associate was spun out of the CONE programme, to provide a good understanding of the first five generations of optical networking (as defined by ITU) as well as the supporting infrastructure and the increasingly complex interactions between the systems and the different fibre types available.
Based on the solid foundation of optical networking knowledge provided by the CONA programme, this allows the Advanced level CONE programme to address six high level challenges (shown in the graphic below) that we are facing today, whilst also keeping an eye on costs and electrical power consumption.
So, what is covered on the CONE programme and what is it about OTT’s unique approach to optical networking training that makes this such an effective course for getting you up to speed with all the latest developments? Here’s some of the hot topics, key technology trends and developments that you’ll be mastering on the course, so that you can set policies and strategies to guide your network designs:
- Software Defined Networking (SDN) and network disaggregation
- Open optical line systems including openROADM next gen CDC-flexgrid ROADMs
- the role of DCO (Digital Coherent Optical) pluggable transceivers for 100Gb/s, 400ZR, OpenZR+ and more
- Digital signal processing, advanced FEC, OpenFEC
- Complex modulation formats including DP-nQAM, PCS (Probabilistic Constellation Shaping), XR Optics
- developments with conventional and radical fibre designs, ULL, PSC, HCF, MCF
- latency issues, demands and constraints
- Amplifier developments for increased capacity and improved signal quality
- Subsea cable systems and energy optimised SDM system design
Putting it all in context
For our Optical Networking Certifications, we make extensive use of case studies, scenarios and exercises to make the training come alive and allow delegates to apply their learning to solve real-world problems. Your exercises will include The 10 Terabit Challenge, and assignments include the design of a 100Tb/s data centre interconnect (DCI) system and a partially disaggregated core network to implement IPoDWDM over an open optical line system.
To implement these designs, you’ll be using OTT’s own virtual optical networking system from WhizzieKit. WhizzieKit has a range of virtual product portfolios for use on the CONE course, from cost effective 100Gb/s coherent transport, to data centre interconnect optimised 400Gb/s, to state of the art product sets to support terabit and beyond data rates.
Could you or a colleague benefit from attending CONE?
- Network managers seeking cost effective and high-performance optical networking solutions
- Network architects who need to be on top of the latest developments and planning the way forward
- IP network engineers and SDN programmers who need to add optical networking to their skill sets
- Project managers implementing next generation optical networks, so that they can effectively communicate with all stakeholders
- Optical networking equipment and system suppliers that need to understand the big picture and how it all fits together
Ask us for the full CONE course programme and for details of training delivery partners and course dates.
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