{"product_id":"carrier-ethernet-gilbert-held-9781420060393","title":"Carrier Ethernet: Providing the Need for Speed","description":"\u003cp\u003eFacilitating high data transfers over long distances at a reasonable cost, Carrier Ethernet is solidifying its fundamental position as the core of next-generation networks. Since it first dazzled the IT world 40 years ago with its ability to move data over local networks, Ethernet has dramatically evolved in both form and function. And now, Carrier Ethernet, flexing its multi-gigabit muscle, is rapidly emerging as the undisputed technology of choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs engaging as it is comprehensive, this volume-- \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cli\u003eExamines the differences between the so-called \u003ci\u003eflavors\u003c\/i\u003e of Ethernet\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eProvides refreshers on virtual LANs (VLANs), virtual private networks (VPNs), and Multi-Protocol Label Switching (MPLS)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDetails Carrier advantages over other modalities with regard to network performance\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDelves into Service Level Agreements, including ways to obtain a quality of service for the movement of voice and real-time video, as well as the creation of VLANs to facilitate the movement of data\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDescribes various services that can be enabled over an Ethernet infrastructure \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAll You Need to Know about this Carrier-Class System \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnsuring seamless migration to Carrier Ethernet from existing technologies, as well as integration with emerging services, this text provides readers with the expert guidance needed to make full use of Ethernet technology, both now and into the future.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Gilbert Held\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1420060392\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781420060393\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Auerbach Publications\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/11\/2008\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 224\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.00lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.57h x 6.26w x 0.66d","brand":"Gilbert Held","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48065554874623,"sku":"9781420060393","price":130.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_9cd470c5-66f4-4c0d-b03e-3f9cd820069a.jpg?v=1768675739","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/carrier-ethernet-gilbert-held-9781420060393","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}