Wednesday, 4 January 2012

A Few Pointers About The Metro Ethernet Forum For Newcomers

By Katay Don Sasorith


In 2001 an international organization known as the Metro Ethernet Forum was formed. The main areas of focus for the organization include the operation of Carrier Ethernet networks and related services and products. It is a platform for all who have interests in Metro Ethernets and this includes service providers, clients and other players. There was a need for users to share technical information, implement and adopt the Ethernet networks and services worldwide, and the organization formed to supply the demand Manufacturers, vendors of the hardware used in Metro Ethernet, software developers, Carrier Ethernet providers, network testing companies and users of the service are among the members of the organization.

Computer networks that offer internet and communication connections in Metropolis or the big cities are also referred to as Metro Ethernets. Metro Ethernets is a cost effective option for businesses that wish to use internet connections, link with their branches while maximizing the use of computing resources. The users of the technology by Metro Ethernet forum are guaranteed to get international standard services. Users get quality services since the providers use the latest, most efficient processes. Data, audio and video are among communication options and services that users are able to use through Metro Ethernet.

The Metro Ethernet Forum brings together members and invited guests interested in Carrier Ethernet by organizing meetings and events. The forum manages and puts together quarterly, annual and special event meetings for members. The meetings are put together by the forum either quarterly, annually or special event meetings. These meetings are held in different parts of the world with an aim of promoting metro networks in as many parts of the world as possible. The Metro Ethernet Forum diary includes conferences and tradeshows, which form an important part of the organization's agenda.

Another important function of the Metro Ethernet Forum is in coming up with white papers that provide technical specifications for Ethernet services. Metro Ethernet Forum has a technical committee that is charged with compiling, drafting, deliberating and passing of the white papers. Their work is to identify capabilities of the different types of Ethernet services available. Service levels, characteristics and capabilities are some of the expectations of the users of Ethernet from the service providers and the white papers are very useful to the clients in giving guidance. Since the Ethernet technology is developing progressively, there are more that 25 white papers that offer technical specifications to monitor this.

Metro Ethernet forum also does Certification. Internationally acceptable standardization of components used in the delivery of carrier ethernet is possible. Professionals, equipment and service standards applied in providing the services are all certified. The importance of certifying professional is it shows that an individual is knowledgeable, qualified, competent to manage and support Metro Ethernet services. Equipments used in these networks need to meet specific standards and only the certified ones are used. Certification of service standards ensures that the service providers are meeting the Metro Ethernet Forum standards and are capable of providing efficient services to the users.




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