<p><i>Network Convergence: Ethernet Applications and Next Generation Packet Transport Architectures</i> provides the guidance and solutions you'll need to understand Ethernet and emerging applications such as cloud computing and mobile apps, as well as large-scale retail and business deployments. </p> <p>This reference starts with an overview of the Ethernet and existing broadband architectures, including XDSL, WIMAX, and VLANs. It moves on to cover next-generation networks and mobile architectures, as well as cloud computing. The book also addresses the convergence of optical, Ethernet and IP/MPLS layers, considered to be the backbone of next-generation packet transport architecture. </p> <p>If you're a network designer or architect, a technical sales professional, or if you're pursuing technical certifications, you will benefit from <i>Network Convergence</i>'s fundamental information on this rapidly evolving technology.</p><ul><li>Discusses architectural nuances and includes practical case studies for deploying the next-generation framework for each service type </li><li>Explains data center and cloud computing interconnect schemes for building next-generation cloud infrastructures that support a new array of requirements </li><li>Provides configuration schemes from leading vendors, including Cisco, Juniper and Alcatel</li></ul>