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MEF Reference PresentationNovember 2011
MEF Certification Programs
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MEF Reference Presentations
• Intention – These MEF reference presentations are intended to give
general overviews of the MEF work and have been approved by the MEF Marketing Committee
– Further details on the topic are to be found in related specifications, technical overviews, white papers in the MEF public site Information Center:http://metroethernetforum.org/InformationCenter
Notice © The Metro Ethernet Forum 2011. Any reproduction of this document, or any portion thereof, shall contain the following statement: "Reproduced with permission of the Metro Ethernet Forum." No user of this document is authorized to modify any of the information contained herein.
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Topics
• Program Overview• Equipment Certification• Services Certification• Professional Certification
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Certification Program Overview
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MEF: Defining Body of Carrier Ethernet
• Established : 2001• Focus on Carrier Ethernet Services • 185+ Member Companies• 85+ Service Providers• Global Representation
Standards Education Compliance
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MEF Certification: Enabling Standardization
The MEF Carrier Ethernet Certification Programs certify
• ServicesThat earn buyers’ trust by conforming to MEF standards of quality and performance
• EquipmentThat service providers rely on to build Carrier Ethernet services
• ProfessionalsWith the proven knowledge and skills to support the explosive growth of Carrier Ethernet
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MEF Certification Program Benefits
• Strengthens market presence and recognition
• Builds buyer confidence
• Accelerates deployment of new systems
• Reinforces product launches
• Accelerates responses to customer RFPs
• Strengthens market presence and recognition
• Builds buyer confidence
• Reinforces product launches
• Supports responses to customer RFPs
• Professional achieves career advancement through knowledge recognition
• Employer simplifies the choice of candidates
• Industry grows via access to better trained professionals
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MEF ServicesCertification Program
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57 MEF Certified ProvidersWorldwide Adoption of Service Certification
MERICA
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MEF Services Certification Process
Test Sites & Coverage Areas• Tests performed on live services provisioned on production networks
• Multiple sites selected to represent service provider coverage area:
Test Timeline & Process Full cycle of MEF 9 and MEF 14 tests typically completed in two weeks Test probes attached to verify end-to-end service delivery Test conducted from Iometrix test control center
Technical Requirements• MEF certified equipment required at UNI
• Services can be provisioned on different transport technologies
METRO REGIONAL NATIONAL INTERNATIONAL
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MEF Certifications for Services
Program certifies three most widely deployed Carrier Ethernet services:
• EPL dedicated service that interconnects two sites
• EVPL multiplexed service that interconnects a hub to multiple remote sites
• E-LAN meshed service that interconnects multiple sites
Two major certifications validate service compliance and performance:
• MEF 9 validates end-to-end service delivery and functionality
• MEF 14 validates service performance and traffic management
EPL ServiceEthernet Private Line
EVPL ServiceEthernet Virtual Private Line
ELAN ServiceEthernet LAN
MEF 9 MEF 14
Certifications
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MEF Specifications and Certifications
Source MEF Carrier Ethernet specifications:
• MEF 6 defines the Ethernet services (EPL, EVPL, ELAN)
• MEF 10 defines Ethernet Service Attributes (EVC and UNI)
MEF Abstract Test Suites:
• MEF 9 and MEF 14 define abstract test cases and procedures based on service requirements specified in MEF 6 and MEF 10
MEF Certification Test Plans:
• MEF 9 and MEF 14 Test Plans define all test cases parameters and values based on MEF 9 and MEF 14 ATSs
MEF 6Ethernet Services
Definitions Phase 1
MEF 10Ethernet Services Attributes Phase 1
MEF CERTIFICATION
PROGRAM
MEF 9Abstract Test Suite
for Ethernet Services at the UNI
MEF 14Abstract Test Suite
for Traffic Management Phase
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MEF 9 Test Plan
for Ethernet Services at the UNI
MEF 14 Test Plan
for Traffic Management Phase
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MEF 9 and MEF 14 Certifications for Services
MEF 9 Test CasesEthernet Services at the UNI
Test Cases for Ethernet Physical Interface• Physical Medium, Mac Layer• Speed, Mode
Test Cases for UNI Attributes• Service Multiplexing• Bundling• All-to-One Bundling
Test Cases for Service Frame Delivery• Unicast, Multicast, Broadcast Service Frame Delivery• Layer 2 Control Protocol Processing
Test Cases for VLAN Tag Support• CE-VLAN ID & CE-VLAN CoS• CE-VLAN ID & CoS Preservation • Mapping VLAN IDs
MEF 14 Test CasesTraffic Management
Test Cases for Service Performance:• Frame Delay Performance• Frame Delay Variation Performance• Frame Loss Ratio Performance
Test Cases for Bandwidth Profiles:• Per Ingress UNI• Per EVC• Per CoS ID
Test Cases for Bandwidth Rate Enforcement:• CIR (Committed Information Rate)• CBS (Committed Burst Size)• EIR (Excess Information Rate)• EBS (Excess Burst Size)
UNI EVCTEST PROBE
Carrier Ethernet networkSubscriber
Cover full set of MEF Carrier Ethernet service attributes:• Verify compliance of User Network
Interface (UNI)• Verify compliance of end-to-end
Ethernet Virtual Connection (EVC)• Services validated at UNI from
subscriber point of view
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Testing Process for Services
Live Network Testing
• Tests conducted on service provider production network
• Typically three sites selected to test EPL, EVPL and ELAN services
• Test sites selected to represent service provider footprint: Metro, regional/national, international
Testing at the UNI
• Test probes attached to subscriber side of the UNIs to verify end-to-end service delivery
• Services terminate at the UNI on MEF certified equipment
• Time to complete full cycle of MEF 9 and MEF 14 tests typically two weeks
UNI CUNI CUNI AUNI APROBE
Site A
PROBE
Site C
UNI BUNI BPROBE
Site B
Metro, National, International
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EPL Service Testing
Test Probe A UNI A UNI B
Site A Site B
Point-to-Point EVC Test Probe B
MEF 14 TEST CASES FOR EVC SERVICE ATTRIBUTES
Frame Delay Service Performance Frame Delay Variation Service Performance
Frame Loss Ratio Service Performance
MEF 14 TEST CASES FOR UNI SERVICE ATTRIBUTES
Bandwidth Profile per Ingress UNI Bandwidth Profile Rate Enforcement
(CIR/CBS, EIR/EBS)
MEF 14 TEST CASES FOR UNI SERVICE ATTRIBUTESBandwidth Profile per Ingress UNI Bandwidth Profile Rate Enforcement (CIR/CBS, EIR/EBS)
MEF 9 TEST CASES FOR EVC SERVICE ATTRIBUTES
Non-looping Frame DeliveryInvalid FCS Service Frame Discard
CE-VLAN ID PreservationCE-VLAN CoS Preservation
EVC L2CP Processing
MEF 9 TEST CASES FOR UNI SERVICE ATTRIBUTES
UNI Physical LayerUNI MAC Layer
UNI EVC Support UNI All to One Bundling
MEF 9 TEST CASES FOR UNI SERVICE ATTRIBUTESUNI Physical LayerUNI MAC Layer UNI EVC Support UNI All to One Bundling
Transparent Service Dedicated Bandwidth
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EVPL Service Testing
Test Probe A UNI A
UNI BSite A
Site B
Point-to-Point EVC 1 Test Probe B
Site C
Point-to-Point EVC 2
MEF 14 TEST CASES FOR EVC SERVICE ATTRIBUTES
Frame Delay Service Performance Frame Delay Variation Service Performance
Frame Loss Ratio Service Performance
MEF 14 TEST CASES FOR UNI SERVICE ATTRIBUTES
Bandwidth Profile per EVCs Bandwidth Profile Rate Enforcement
(CIR/CBS, EIR/EBS)
MEF 14 TEST CASES FOR UNI SERVICE ATTRIBUTESBandwidth Profile per EVCsBandwidth Profile Rate Enforcement (CIR/CBS, EIR/EBS)
MEF 9 TEST CASES FOR EVC SERVICE ATTRIBUTES
Non-looping Frame DeliveryInvalid FCS Service Frame Discard
CE-VLAN ID Preservation CE-VLAN CoS Preservation
CE-VLAN ID/EVC MapL2CP Processing
MEF 9 TEST CASES FOR UNI SERVICE ATTRIBUTES
UNI Physical LayerUNI MAC Layer
UNI EVC Support UNI Service Multiplexing
MEF 9 TEST CASES FOR UNI SERVICE ATTRIBUTESUNI Physical LayerUNI MAC Layer UNI EVC Support
Multiplexed, VLAN-based Service
UNI C Test Probe C
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E-LAN Service Testing
Test Probe A
UNI B
Site A
Site B
Test Probe B
Site C
MEF 14 TEST CASES FOR UNI SERVICE ATTRIBUTES
Bandwidth Profile per Ingress UNI, EVC Bandwidth Profile Rate Enforcement
(CIR/CBS, EIR/EBS)
MEF 14 TEST CASES FOR UNI SERVICE ATTRIBUTESBandwidth Profile per Ingress UNI, EVCBandwidth Profile Rate Enforcement (CIR/CBS, EIR/EBS)
MEF 9 TEST CASES FOR EVC SERVICE ATTRIBUTES
Non-looping Frame DeliveryInvalid FCS Service Frame DiscardService Frame Conditional Delivery
Single Copy Service Frame Delivery in MP to MP EVC
CE-VLAN ID Preservation CE-VLAN CoS Preservation
L2CP Processing
MEF 9 TEST CASES FOR UNI SERVICE ATTRIBUTES
UNI Physical LayerUNI MAC Layer
UNI EVC Support
MEF 9 TEST CASES FOR UNI SERVICE ATTRIBUTESUNI Physical LayerUNI MAC Layer UNI EVC Support
UNI A Multipoint-to-Multipoint EVC
Mpt-to-Mpt Service
UNI C Test Probe C
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Test Bed Requirements and Set Up
MEF Certified UNI Equipment• Service providers may deploy different models of equipment at the UNI from one or more manufacturers
• Requirement to deploy MEF certified equipment only applies to UNI – not core network equipment
• Complete list of MEF certified equipment available at www.metroethernetforum.org
Test Sites• POP locations, readily accessible, internet connection available
Domestic Services Certification• Three domestic sites selected for testing
• Service coverage areas can be metro, regional and/or national
International Services Certification• One national and two international sites
selected for testing
• Service coverage areas can be transnational, continental and/or transcontinental
Port 0/0
Site A
UNI A1
UNI A2
UNI A3
Test Probe A
Site B
UNI B1
UNI B2
UNI B3
Test Probe B
UNI C1
UNI C2
Test Probe C
Port 0/2
Port 0/3
Port 0/5
Port 0/2
Port 0/2
Port 0/3
Port 0/4
Site C
UNI Equipment
UNI Equipment
UNI EquipmentEVPL
ELAN
EPL
Services Certification Test Set Up
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Certification Phases and Timeline
Preliminary technical assessment of services and
network topologies
Determine applicable certifications
Test site selection
Completion of technical test documentation
Test probe shipping and installation at each site
Service provisioning and turn up
Test probe and service connectivity checks
Test executed simultaneously on multiple
services
Start with MEF 9 tests
Followed by MEF 14 tests
Troubleshooting when required
1 week2 weeks 2 weeks
Installation Phase
Testing PhasePreparation Phase
Achieving Certification in Three Phases
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MEF Certified!Certification kit
• Four main deliverables awarded to successful service providers
• Designed to promote certification in product sheets, presentations, website content, press releases, product launches
Going to market with MEF certified services:
• Strengthen market presence and recognition
• Build buyer confidence
• Respond to business, wholesale and institutional customer RFPs with certified service portfolio
Official statement of certification, serves as proof of compliance
Widely consulted on-line listing of MEF certified companies and services
Instant recognition of MEF certified companies and services
Full description of test parameters, procedures and results
MEF Certified Logo
MEF Certificate
Test Report
Certification Directory
Certification Deliverables
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Certification Test Report OutlineTest Report Scope:• Individual test report for each tested service (EPL, EVPL, ELAN)• Specifies provider commercial designation of service • Set of test results for MEF 9 and MEF 14
Service Description:• Specifies attributes, parameters and values of service such as CE-VLAN
ID, EVC Type, MTU, CIR…• Specifies equipment manufacturer and model deployed at UNIs• Specifies service coverage area (metro, national, international)
Test Set Up:• Specifies test site locations• Test probe deployment, configuration and parameters
Test Results:• Specifies object and procedure and result of each test case• Test results can be Pass, Fail or Not Applicable
Service Technical Description
Test Set Up and Parameters
MEF 9 Test Results
MEF 14 Test Results
Test Report Outline
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does my company need to be a MEF member prior to certification? • MEF membership is a pre-requisite to certification
• Not renewing MEF membership does not invalidate certification
For how long are certifications valid?• Certifications have unlimited validity in time for services delivered across the
same type of UNI equipment deployed at the time of testing
• Certifications of new services or services delivered across UNIs or MENs deploying new equipment, software releases or transport technologies are at will
Who should I contact to find out more?• Iometrix is the MEF authorized certification lab since 2005
• Contact [email protected] or visit www.iometrix.com
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In Summary
Two reference certifications for Carrier Ethernet services:
• MEF 9 validates service compliance and delivery
• MEF 14 validates service performance
Independent Testing Process
• Third party validation through MEF authorized lab
• Single, streamlined testing process
• Widely recognized and trusted certification program
Go to market with MEF certified services
• Strengthen service portfolio in competitive market place
• Respond to fast growing demand for standardized Carrier Ethernet business services
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MEF Equipment Certification Program
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Certified Equipment Program Goals
Enable equipment vendors to build & supply Carrier Ethernet equipment, certified compliant with MEF specifications
• Service Providers use MEF specifications to build services and require MEF certified equipment to ensure service functionality and performance
• Accelerates introduction of Carrier Ethernet equipment into service provider networks by streamlining procurement and reducing test times
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83 Certified Equipment Vendors
MEF Certification Lab
July 2011
800+ products certified worldwide
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Benefits of Certifying Equipment
• Sales Benefits • Requirement in growing number of service provider RFPs
• Provides competitive advantage over non-certified equipment
• Builds buyer confidence and speeds up sales process
• Marketing Benefits• Widely recognized by service provider and enterprise customers
• Aligns product portfolio with Carrier Ethernet industry standards
• Ensures high level of consistency in products & services
• Technical Benefits • Single testing process saves time / costs on conformance testing
• Facilitates multi-vendor deployments
• Supports service provider services certification
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MEF Certifications for Equipment
Program certifies wide range of products supporting Carrier Ethernet services:• Focus on key Carrier Ethernet capabilities deployed by
service providers:
− Carrier Ethernet service delivery and performance at the UNI
− TDM services delivered over Ethernet for mobile backhaul
MEF 9 Certification244 Test Cases
Ethernet Service at the UNI
MEF 14 Certification170 Test Cases
Traffic Management at the UNI
MEF 18 Certification334 Test Cases
CES over Ethernet
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MEF 9 and MEF 14 Certifications for Equipment
Certifies delivery of compliant, high performance Carrier Ethernet services at the UNI:
• Key for deployment of standardized services
• Tests cover EPL, EVPL and ELAN services
• MEF 9 verifies service delivery and functionality
• MEF 14 verifies service performance and bandwidth profiles
MEF 9 Test CasesEthernet Services at the UNI
244 Test Cases
EPL EVPL ELAN
Test Cases for Ethernet Physical Interface• Physical Medium, Mac Layer, Speed, Mode
Test Cases for UNI Attributes• Service Multiplexing, Bundling, All-to-One Bundling
Test Cases for Service Frame Delivery• Unicast, Multicast, Broadcast Service Frame Delivery• Layer 2 Control Protocol Processing
Test Cases for VLAN Tag Support• CE-VLAN ID & CE-VLAN CoS• CE-VLAN ID & CoS Preservation • Mapping VLAN IDs
MEF 14 Test CasesTraffic Management Phase 1
170 Test Cases
EPL EVPL ELAN
Test Cases for Service Performance:• Frame Delay Performance• Frame Delay Variation Performance• Frame Loss Ratio Performance
Test Cases for Bandwidth Profiles:• Per Ingress UNI, per EVC, per CoS ID
Test Cases for Bandwidth Rate Enforcement:• CIR (Committed Information Rate)• CBS (Committed Burst Size)• EIR (Excess Information Rate)• EBS (Excess Burst Size)
UNI
Traffic GeneratorAnalyzer
Carrier Ethernet services
TESTERTESTER
UNI
MEF 9, MEF 14 Certification Test Bed
Traffic GeneratorAnalyzer
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MEF Specifications and Certifications
Source MEF Carrier Ethernet specifications:• MEF 6 defines the Ethernet services (EPL, EVPL,
ELAN)
• MEF 10 defines Ethernet Service Attributes (EVC and UNI attributes)
MEF Abstract Test Suites:• MEF 9 and MEF 14 define abstract test cases and
procedures based on service requirements specified in MEF 6 and MEF 10
MEF Certification Test Plans:• MEF 9 and MEF 14 Test Plans define all test cases
parameters and values based on MEF 9 and MEF 14 ATSs
MEF 6Ethernet Services
Definitions Phase 1
MEF 10Ethernet Services Attributes Phase 1
MEF CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
MEF 9Abstract Test Suite
for Ethernet Services at the UNI
MEF 14Abstract Test Suite
for Traffic Management Phase
1
MEF 9 Test Plan
for Ethernet Services at the UNI
MEF 14 Test Plan
for Traffic Management Phase
1
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MEF 18 Certification for Equipment
MEF 18 Test CasesCircuit Emulation Services
Over Ethernet334 Test Cases
T1oETH E1oETH T3oETH E3oETH
Test Cases for Framing• Emulated Circuit Identifier (ECID)• Control Word• RTP Header
Test Cases for Emulation & Encapsulation• Structure Agnostic Emulation• Structure Aware Emulation
Test Cases for Synchronization• Synchronization performance using
Adaptive Clock Recovery:− Based on ITU-T G.8261
• Traffic Interface Masks for E1 and E3:− Based on ITU-T G.823
• Traffic Interface Mask for T1 and T3:− Based on ITU-T G.824
Certifies TDM services over Carrier Ethernet:
• Key for Mobile Backhaul
• Strong focus on synchronization tests
• Validates end-to-end clock recovery to ensure T1, E1, T3 and E3 integrity
CESoETHEquipment
TDM GeneratorAnalyzer
Jitter/WanderAnalyzer
ImpairmentGenerator
TDM over Ethernet
TESTERTESTER
Primary Reference Clock
CESoETHEquipment
Synchronization Test Bed
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MEF Specifications and Certifications
Source MEF Specifications:
• MEF 3 defines framework and requirements for Circuit Emulation Services over Ethernet
• MEF 8 implementation agreement for Circuit Emulation Services over Ethernet
MEF Abstract Test Suite:
• MEF 18 define abstract test cases and procedures based on service requirements specified in MEF 3 and MEF 8
MEF Certification Test Plan:
• MEF 18 Test Plans define all test cases parameters and values based on MEF 9 and MEF 18 ATSs
MEF 3Circuit Emulation
Service Definitions, Framework and Requirements in Metro Ethernet
Networks
MEF 8Implementation
Agreement for the Emulation of PDH
Circuits over Metro Ethernet Networks
MEF CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
MEF 18Abstract Test Suite for Circuit Emulation
Services over Ethernet
MEF 18 Test Planfor Circuit Emulation Services over Ethernet
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Testing Process for Equipment
Step 1: Product Eligibility and Qualification• Wide range of products: switches, routers,
passive optical network and microwave systems, access and demarcation devices
• Preliminary technical assessment conducted to determine applicable certifications
Step 2: Scheduling and Logistics
• Test conducted at MEF authorized lab (California)
• Tests typically scheduled for a one-week period with a lead time of one month
Step 3: Lab Testing
• Tests conducted on representative samples supplied by vendors
• Test procedures strictly adhere to the MEF approved test plans
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MEF Certified!Certification kit
• Four main deliverables awarded to successful equipment vendors
• Designed to promote certification in product sheets, presentations, website content, press releases, product launches
Going to market with MEF certified equipment:
• Identifies product problem before SP testing
• Strengthen market presence and recognition
• Provides service providers a high level of confidence when selecting Carrier Ethernet equipment
• Respond to SP RFPs with certified products
Official statement of certification, serves as proof of compliance
Widely consulted on-line listing of MEF certified companies and products
Instant recognition of MEF certified companies and products
Full description of test parameters, procedures and results
MEF Certified Logo
MEF Certificate
Test Report
Certification Directory
Certification Deliverables
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In Summary
Three reference certifications for Carrier Ethernet equipment:
• MEF 9 and MEF 14 validates service compliance and performance at the UNI
• MEF 18 validates TDM services over Ethernet
Independent testing process
• Third party validation through MEF authorized lab
• Single, streamlined testing process
• Widely recognized and trusted certification program
Go to market with MEF certified equipment
• Strengthen Carrier Ethernet product portfolio in competitive market place
• Respond to service provider demand for standardized Carrier Ethernet equipment
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MEF ProfessionalCertification Program
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MEF Carrier Ethernet Certified Professional
• 80 multiple-choice question exam on Carrier Ethernet topics
• The first and only industry-body certification for Carrier Ethernet professionals
• First of a series of professional certifications from the MEF
• Developed by 5 industry-leading Subject Matter Experts from the MEF over a period of 1 year
• Analyzed and tested by specialist examination psychometric partner with large beta site pool of examinees
MEF-CECP Certification
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Who Is Passing MEF-CECP Exam?
• MEF-CECP designed for
• Technical Marketing
• Technical Sales
• Engineering
• Operations
• In practice, many disciplines are achieving MEF-CECP
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MEF Carrier Ethernet Certified Professional• Based on cumulative knowledge and specifications developed by the
MEF Technical and Marketing Committees over a 10 year period including 31 MEF specs as well as work referenced by the MEF in other SDOs – i.e. IEEE, IETF, ITU-T
• 42 topic areas in total
• Multiple choice questions delivered by MEF over the Internet in real time
MEF-CECP Certification
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Exam Topics
• MEF Carrier Ethernet services definitions for E-Line, E-LAN and E-Tree
• Implementing Carrier Ethernet services over various key transport and access technologies
• Definitions and application of UNI, EVC and ENNI in Carrier Ethernet networks
• Key UNI, ENNI, EVC and OVC service attributes
• Definitions of MEF 9, 14, 18 vendor equipment and product certifications and benefits
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Exam Topics
• Key service requirements for target Carrier Ethernet service applications (wholesale access, Ethernet access to IP, mobile backhaul, retail Ethernet services)
• Comparing and positioning Carrier Ethernet services to layer 2 Frame Relay, IP/MPLS and TDM private line
• Circuit Emulation over Ethernet and synchronization
• Role of Service, Operations Administration and Maintenance (SOAM) in Carrier Ethernet Networks
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The Need for MEF-CECP
• Professional
• ”Do I have a good working knowledge of these important Carrier Ethernet topics, and if yes, how do I prove it?”
• Employer
• ”Do my key Carrier Ethernet employees have a good working knowledge of these important Carrier Ethernet topics, and if not, how do I train them?”
• Customer
• ”Am I outsourcing to, or partnering with, Carrier Ethernet companies with suitable teams?”
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Benefits Carrier Ethernet Professionals
Unique and tangible proof of knowledge required for technical, marketing and sales positions in Carrier Ethernet industry
Differentiates professionals when competing for key or new positions
Increases individual’s value and relevance in a Carrier Ethernet organization
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Benefits Carrier Ethernet Organizations
• Principle organizations• Service providers• Equipment vendors
• Benefits• Demonstrates to customers and partners an
employer’s commitment to quality and knowledge of Carrier Ethernet knowledge, skills and capabilities
• Enhances employer training requirements• Improves employer candidate assessment process• Valuable complement to MEF services and
equipment certification achieved by the organization
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Benefits Carrier Ethernet Industry
• Availability of more recognized Carrier Ethernet professionals accelerates
• Transition from costly legacy to cost effective Carrier Ethernet infrastructure
• Demand from knowledgeable enterprises
• Faster rollout and increased availability of high value Carrier Ethernet business, access and mobile backhaul services
• Increased interconnection of Carrier Ethernet operators to extend coverage of Carrier Ethernet services
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• Source materials– Specifications, standards and
White Papers from MEF, IETF, IEEE and ITU-T
– MEF-CECP Knowledge Checklist available on the MEF site
• MEF-CECP Study Guides– Available shortly through MEF site and MEF
on the Go
• MEF-CECP Class Training– MEF Accredited Training Providers (MEF-
ATPs) around the globe
Studying for MEF-CECP
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MEF-CECP Class Training
MEF Accredited Training Providers (MEF- ATP)
• MEF member companies
• Track record in data communications training
• Successfully passed rigorous MEF auditing
• Accessible through MEF web sites
• Independently offer packages of training courses and proctored exams on customer premises or provider premises
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MEF on the Go
MEF’s First Mobile App
• Valuable study information
• MEF-CECP Test Objectives cross-referenced with source materials from
• MEF
• IETF
• ITU-T
• IEEE
• Easy document download and annotations
• Links to training resources
• Available for free on iPad from Apple App Store (Android versions scheduled early 2012)
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MEF-CECP Exam Process
Information
Take MEF-ATP training and/or self-study
Scheduling
Registration
Exam
Certification
Preparation
Register and pay US$350 on Ethernet Academy (US$50 retake)
Select a test location and make a reservation online
Write the 1h 45m hour exam delivered over the Internet
Review information on the MEF web sites
Certificates awarded to successful examinees
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MEF-CECP Exam Locations
@ home or office with web-based proctoring
@ select MEF events
@ accredited training provider facilities following course completion
@ MEF accredited test facilities
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MEF Certified!
Official MEF statement of certification, serves as proof of certification
Widely consulted on-line listing of MEF certified professionals
Use in signatures, CVs etc. provides instant recognition of MEF certified professionals
MEF Certified Logo
MEF Certificate
Certification Directory
Professional Certification Deliverables
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is the pass score for the MEF-CECP exam? A. The pass score is determined by the MEF’s test development partner based on psychometric analytical
techniques recognized by the industry for this type of exam. Q. How quickly will I know if I have passed or failed the MEF-CECP exam? A. Please allow 4-5 business days after your test to process the exam results and the MEF will notify you by email
of your results. The MEF will then mail you an MEF-CECP certificate if you have passed the exam. Q. How often can I take/retake the test? A. If a certification exam is not completed successfully on the first attempt, there is a 2-week waiting requirement
before taking the test a second time. However, on subsequent attempts, candidates will not be permitted to take the same test more than twice in any given 60-day period.
Q. What happens if I want postpone my exam date after I have registered and paid the fee? B. The MEF will allow you to re-schedule your test date for up to 90 days from the initial registration date. Q. In which languages can I take the MEF-CECP exam? C. Currently the MEF-CECP exam is offered only in English.
Q. What are the requirements for taking the MEF-CECP exam? A. Any one that accepts the Terms and Conditions and pays in advance can take the MEF-CECP exam.
**Full set of FAQs available at MEF web site
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Maximize Your Carrier Ethernet Value
Follow MEF’s best practices developed by 100s of the industry’s leading Carrier Ethernet experts over 100,000s of technical and marketing hours over 10 years
Employers of Carrier Ethernet professionals
Mandate MEF-CECP in your organizations!
Carrier Ethernet professionals
Ensure you are considered for key posts by becoming an MEF-CECP!
Users of Carrier Ethernet services
Demand support from your service provider by MEF-CECP certified personnel!
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MEF Reference PresentationsMEF Standard Reference Presentations Cover ing the Principal Work of the MEF
Overview presentation of the MEF.
This presentation gives basic and most up-to-date information about the work of the MEF. It also introduces the definitions, scope and impact of Carrier Ethernet, the MEF Certification program and describes the benefits of joining the MEF.
Overview presentation of the Technical Work of the MEF
Includes a summary of the specifications of the MEF, structure of the technical committee, work in progress and relationships with other Industry Standards bodies. For PowerPoint overviews of individual specifications: Click for List
Carrier Ethernet Services Overview
This presentation defines the MEF Ethernet Services that represent the principal attribute of a Carrier Ethernet Network
Carrier Ethernet User-Network Interface This presentation discusses the market impact of MEF 20: UNI Type 2 Implementation agreement
Carrier Ethernet Access Technology Overview
This presentation describes how the MEF specifications bring Carrier Ethernet services to the world's Access networks (with examples of Active Ethernet (Direct Fiber), WDM Fiber, MSO Networks(COAX and Direct Fiber), Bonded Copper, PON Fiber and TDM (Bonded T1/E1, DS3/E3))
Carrier Ethernet Interconnect Program.
This is the latest presentation from the Carrier Ethernet Interconnect Working Group which acts as a framework for all presentations given on this topic.
Carrier Ethernet OAM & Management Overview
This presentation describes the management framework and the OAM elements for fault and performance management expressed in terms of the life cycle of a Carrier Ethernet circuit
Carrier Ethernet for Mobile Backhaul
A comprehensive marketing and technical overview of the MEF's initiative on Mobile Backhaul that has lead to the adoption of Carrier Ethernet as the technology of choice for 3G and 4G backhaul networks
Carrier Ethernet Business Services A comprehensive presentation aimed at business users
The MEF Certification Programs
A presentation of the MEFs three certification programs: Equipment, Services and Professionals. These programs have been a cornerstone of the success of Carrier Ethernet and its deployment in more than 100 countries around the world.
Presentations may be found at http://metroethernetforum.org/Presentations
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