Optical Networking Fundamentals (NEW)
Ways to learn:
Instructor-led | eLearning | Self-study materials | Learning labs
Course overview
This course is designed for engineers, IT professionals, and network planning personnel who need to understand the fundamental principles and practices of optical networking. It provides a practical introduction to the technologies, architectures, and tools used in modern optical transport networks, with a specific focus on the Nokia 1830 Photonic Service Switch (PSS) platform. Participants will explore the key functionalities of the 1830 PSS family, including support for Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM) switching and Optical Core Switch capabilities.
The course introduces participants to critical Nokia optical networking tools such as the 1830 WS-P (formerly EPT), used for network design and engineering, and WS-NOC (formerly NFM-T) for network operations and management. Through a combination of theoretical sessions and hands-on practice, participants will gain a clear understanding of optical network components, interworking principles, node functionality, and the main transport technologies. Foundational concepts related to protection, control, and management are also covered to ensure a well-rounded understanding.
To reinforce learning, the course includes lab exercises and multiple case studies that guide participants through practical use cases in simple 1830 PSS-based network scenarios. Using WS-P and WS-NOC, participants will design, configure, and manage basic optical networks, developing essential skills that can be applied in real-world environments.
Ways to learn
Instructor-led
Virtual delivery with live instruction and hands-on labs.
Course number: ER00835
Duration: 4 days
Price: €3,600 (regional discounts may be available)
eLearning
Self-paced online interactive course.
Course number: OP00834
Duration: 4 hours
Price: €400 (regional discounts may be available)
Self-study materials
Access the same materials from the hands-on course in a secure PDF format.
Course number: ER00835-M-2108
Duration: N/A
Price: €450 (regional discounts may be available)
Course objectives
After completing the course, students should be able to:
- Describe optical signal propagation in optical networks
- Identify the typical building blocks of a WDM network
- Describe the functionalities of the building blocks
- Identify the main engineering parameters characterizing the network equipment
- Describe the concept of trail and service
- Identify the typical architectures of a WDM node
- Classify the network levels and topologies
- Get connected to 1830 PSS nodes using CLI and WebUI
- Describe the WS-NOC infrastructure
- Explain survivability and availability principles
- Describe how to implement path protection – Optical Subnetwork Connection Protection (O-SNCP) and Electrical
- Subnetwork Connection Protection (E-SNCP)
- Design a simple network with protected services using WS-P
- Identify the 1830 PSS main cards
- Recognize the main alarms, conditions, logs and performance metrics in WS-NOC
- Perform channel power monitoring using Wavelength Tracker functionalities
- Perform the commissioning of a single network (bus or ring) through WS-NOC
- Introduce the main features of the Generalized Multi-Protocol Label Switching (GMPLS) protocol
- Describe the GMPLS control plane architecture
- Verify the restoration implementation in WS-NOC
Prerequisites
- Familiarity with basic optical network components such as lasers and optical fibers
- Basic knowledge of optical network transmission concepts (e.g., signal, noise, etc.)
Course modules
Module 1 – Introduction to WDM Networks
- Optical transmission
- WDM fundamentals
- Building blocks
- OTN hierarchy, trails and services, switching
- Network types: levels & topologies
- Lab exercises:
- Power budget calculation
Module 2 – Basics of SWDM nodes
- SWDM (photonic and switched) nodes
- SWDM alarms, conditions, logs, and PMs
- Wavelengths Tracker
- Path Connectivity Test (PCT) tool
- Lab exercises:
- SWDM: WebUI access
- SWDM: CLI access
- Troubleshoot a network issue by using alarms and PMs
- Troubleshoot a network issue using Wavelengths Tracker
- Troubleshoot a network issue using Wavelengths Tracker and PCT tool
Module 3 – Basics of optical network design
- SWDM (photonic and switched) nodes
- SWDM alarms, conditions, logs, and PMs
- Wavelengths Tracker
- Path Connectivity Test (PCT) tool
- Lab exercises:
- SWDM: WebUI access
- SWDM: CLI access
- Troubleshoot a network issue by using alarms and PMs
- Troubleshoot a network issue using Wavelengths Tracker
- Troubleshoot a network issue using Wavelengths Tracker and PCT tool
Module 4 – Basics of Network Management System
- Introduction to WS-NOC
- Lab exercises:
- Navigate through WS-NOC interface
Module 5 – Protection and restoration
- Foundation of survivability and availability
- Path protection
- Lab exercises:
- Compute the availability of two protected networks
- Verify the protection implementation
- Verify the GMPLS restoration implementation
Module 6 – SWDM-based optical network management
- SWDM nodes supervision on WS-NOC
- Network commissioning steps
- Lab exercises:
- Perform a network commissioning
My Nokia Optical Lab
My Nokia Optical Lab is designed for optical professionals that need access to an optical lab. The service offers flexible scheduling, and labs are available twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. Labs are reserved, and you can cancel your reservation within twenty-four hours if your schedule changes. The service is designed and managed by experts from the Nokia Optical Network Certification team and provides an ideal solution for a variety of needs.
