HCIA-Transmission Course Overview

To ensure a productive and successful learning experience in the HCIA-Transmission course, the following prerequisites are recommended for participants:

• Basic understanding of telecommunications and networking concepts.
• Familiarity with data communication principles, including the basics of signal transmission and networking protocols.
• Knowledge of the OSI model and its layers, particularly the physical, data link, and network layers.
• Some exposure to networking devices such as switches, routers, and their basic configuration.
• Comprehension of fundamental Ethernet concepts, including LAN technologies and Ethernet operations.
• An aptitude for technical learning and problem-solving in the context of IT and networking.
• Enthusiasm and willingness to engage with both theoretical and practical aspects of transmission technologies.

These prerequisites are designed to ensure that students have a foundation upon which the course content can build. They are not intended to be barriers to entry but rather to set a baseline for a common understanding among participants, facilitating a smoother learning process.

Target Audience for HCIA-Transmission

The HCIA-Transmission course offers in-depth training on network transmission technologies, suitable for professionals in the telecommunication sector.

• Network Engineers and Technicians specializing in transmission technology
• Telecommunications Support Engineers
• IT Professionals working with SDH, WDM, or OTN infrastructures
• Network Designers and Planners focusing on transport networks
• Technical Sales and Pre-sales Consultants involved with network solutions
• Network Operations and Maintenance Personnel overseeing transmission systems
• Network Administrators aiming to deepen their understanding of Ethernet and transmission services
• Professionals seeking to gain HCIA-Transmission certification
• Students and graduates with a focus on network engineering
• Network Analysts interested in learning about MSTP protection schemes
• Network Consultants who provide advice on transmission network configurations
• IT Project Managers overseeing the deployment of transmission networks
• Technical Training Specialists seeking to understand the latest transmission technologies for instructional purposes

Learning Objectives - What you will Learn in this HCIA-Transmission?

Introduction to the Course's Learning Outcomes

Gain a comprehensive understanding of transmission technologies with HCIA-Transmission, covering SDH, MSTP, Ethernet, and OTN principles, ensuring solid foundational skills for network professionals.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes

• Understand the basics of Synchronous Digital Hierarchy (SDH), including its structure, multiplexing techniques, and overheads.
• Identify SDH networking and protection mechanisms to ensure network reliability and resiliency.
• Gain insights into Multi-Service Transport Platform (MSTP) systems, including their architecture, components, and hardware configurations.
• Comprehend the various MSTP protection schemes, such as Linear MSP, Two-Fiber MSP Rings, Four-Fiber MSP Rings, and Subnetwork Connection Protection (SNCP).
• Acquire knowledge of Ethernet principles, Quality of Service (QoS), Ethernet over SDH (EoS), and Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs).
• Differentiate between Ethernet service types like EPL, EVPL, EPLAN, and EVPLAN and understand their configurations.
• Learn to navigate and utilize the U2000 network management system for commissioning and managing transmission networks.
• Practice configuring transmission network protection schemes and service configurations through lab exercises.
• Understand Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM) principles, including key technologies and ITU-T standards compliance.
• Grasp the fundamentals of Optical Transport Network (OTN), including interface structure, mapping and multiplexing, overhead, and common OTN alarms.