TS-Associates announces 'Hands-On' Training Programme for IP Multicast Technologies
« Back to main newsLondon, September 4, 2001: Trading Systems Associates plc, specialists in providing solutions to complex financial markets technology problems, today announces its new training course: "A Hands-on Guide to IP Multicast". The first one will be held in October 2001.
The training programme is designed specifically to focus on IP Multicast technology as a key component of networks deployed by financial markets participants. Over the three-day theory and practical course, network architects and engineers will gain real world experience of the deployment of IP Multicast networks.
This new course complements TS-Associates’ existing one-day theory course – "A Pragmatic Guide to IP Multicast". The company’s roster of clients for its specialist training courses include Morgan Stanley, Nomura, Reuters, TIBCO, Bank of America, UBS, and Global Crossing Financial Markets.
Said Henry Young, Director of Product Strategy at TS-Associates: "Financial institutions face significant challenges in managing the ever-increasing message rates that their networks, clients and servers are required to handle. This has led to an increased interest in IP Multicast based middleware solutions from companies such as Reuters, TIBCO and Talarian. The existing network technologies which support IP Multicast and its routing, however, are relatively immature, requiring in-depth experience to be assured of a successful deployment".
Matt Campbell, Director of High Performance Network Infrastructure at TS-Associates, says: "The deployment of IP Multicast should not be undertaken lightly. As well as the strategic issues of emerging standards, technical matters, such as network design and multicast routing protocols, need to be understood. These courses provide a solid foundation for those looking to implement IP Multicast based solutions, whether they be application or network designers. The scope goes well beyond the material covered by standard certification programmes such as JNCIE or CCIE".
Among the topics covered in the three day course are: an explanation of the concepts of IP Multicast and reliable IP Multicast; the evolution and current status of multicast routing; an examination of contemporary reliable IP Multicast technologies; an update on open standards for reliable IP Multicast. Hands-on practical sessions cover the configuration and operation of IGMP, PIM-DM/SM, Auto-RP, BSR, CGMP, DVMRP and MSDP.
TS-Associates also arranges customised training courses for presentation in-house with clients, with additional modules covering VoIP and specialist IP routing topics such as OSPF, BGP, MLPS, IS-IS and PGM.
The price of the new three-day course is £1,650. The first public presentation of the course will be in London on October 23-25, 2001. Those interested in attending should contact TS-Associates.
The existing one-day course, priced at £650, continues to be presented in London, with the following dates scheduled: September 21, October 18, November 15 and December 13, 2001.
TS-Associates can be contacted here.
