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"Sonet" is the flexible, highly interoperable transport technology at the heart of today's high-speed optical networks. Now, communications engineers have a comprehensive, up-to-the-minute introduction to "Sonet" technology. "Sonet": Architecture for Digital Transport Networks, Second Edition covers every facet of "Sonet" and SDH technology, including the new IP-over-Sonet "optical Internet, " as well as "Sonet"'s relationship to WDM and other key innovations. The authors begin with an overview of "Sonet's" goals and architecture; then present the most detailed coverage of "Sonet" operations, administration, and management available in any book. They reflect important changes to "Sonet" technology and standards, including changes to network management, as well as new applications. This edition shows "Sonet" at work in both metropolitan area networks and long-haul networks, and includes a new chapter on SDH, the European "Sonet" standard, and interworking between "Sonet" and SDH networks. The authors preview IP-over-"Sonet" and tomorrow's optical Internet, and also offer insight into "Sonet"'s relationship with WDM, the advanced technology that is allowing network owners to drive far more traffic over their existing fiber plants. - from Amzon