Get the latest information on optical networking technologies, companies and trends.

Penetrate the facts behind the speculation on optical networking's promise as a potential solution to skyrocketing Internet traffic. With Steve Shepard's Optical Networking Crash Course, you'll discover what's what, who's who, and how it all works together in the speed-of-light world of optical networking. From technologies, equipment, companies and competitors to nitty-gritty issues such as security, signal sinks, backhoe fade, add-drop mix and much, much more, this state-of-the-art guide is a must-read if you want to:

• Compare optical and other strategies such as cable, DSL, and LMDS
• Understand optical technology means, methods, potentials, and constraints
• Learn what DWDM (Dense Wave Division Multiplexing) is and why it could change everything
• Get straight answers on optical transport issues, routing, switching and more