MEF 3.0 Certification...How it works using the new agile certification platform. Customer owned...

MEF 3.0 CertificationServices/Technology & Professional Certification Programs

John HawkinsProduct & Technical Manager |Ciena

On-demand service & technology certification

Orchestrated & Dynamic Open

Agile Expanded

MEF 3.0’s Global Services FrameworkAccelerate innovation of agile, assured and orchestrated services.

• Orchestration across multiple service providers

• Orchestration over multiple network technology domains

• Specifications and SDKs

• MEF global membership• MEF 3.0 projects on MEFnet• LSO Hackathon• Software developer community• Open source projects & SDOs• Enterprise advisory council• Certified professionals• Events, seminars, webinars

• Expanded CE• IP• Layer 1• SD-WAN• Security• Applications

• Cloud-based test & certification platform

• On-demand, user-initiated• For both services & LSO APIs

CertificationA look into

rapid setup and reduced cost using a cloud-based platform

empowering, on-demand testingusing a portal-driven certification service

accelerated time-to-market through unlimited testing with on-demand model

MEF 3.0 requires a new, agile approach to certification.

MEF 3.0 CERTIFICATION DELIVERS

MEF CERTIFICATION PARTNER

Support for multi-service certificationOngoing testing to enable incremental service releasesTesting which couple services to LSO APIs

Including

Layer 1, IP and SD-WAN Services

LSO Orchestrated Services / LSO APIs

MEF 3.0 certification includes updated CE services, new services, APIs, plus a new model and platform.

On-demand Certification Model

E-Tree, E-Access

Virtualized Test Platform

Access E-Line, Transit E-Line

Certify new releases, features, software, upgrades

E-Line, E-LAN

*

*

* Pending Release

The MEF 3.0 certification workflow.

Create an account with Iometrixand activate order

1

Access portal, connect to the cloud and setup probes

2

Configure MEF 3.0 service on network or product

3Run tests, review test results and

troubleshoot

4

Submit test results to Iometrix for validation

5

Publish MEF 3.0 Certification in registry

6

On-demand industry validation of certifications via the on-line MEF registry.

Aggregated credentials

User-defined service description with links

Real-time data

From MEF 3.0 service providers…

Aggregated credentials

User-defined service description with links

Real-time data

… to MEF 3.0 technology providers.

Aggregated credentials

User-defined service description with links

Real-time data

A GLOBAL DASHBOARD FOR CERTIFIED SERVICES & TECHNOLOGY

CLOUD MANAGER

USER PORTAL

SOFTWARE PROBES

PortalTest Manager

UNI(or ENNI)

SoftwareTest Probe

UNI

MEF 3.0 SERVICE

Cloud Test Engine

Create | Execute | Compute and Log test cases

Setup | Test | Reviewthe results

How it works using the new agile certification platform.

Customer owned white-boxes runs test software

SoftwareTest Probe

Optional

API Client Emulator

New Professional Certification Program

MEF’s professional certification empowers network transformation.

Validation Ability Advanced Technologies

EssentialLevel

MasterLevel

Introducing the MEF professional certification framework.

NETWORK FOUNDATIONS

MEF NETWORK MASTER (EXPERT 3 + approved vendor certifications)

ExpertLevel

MEF NETWORK EXPERT( EXPERT 1: NF + 2 Pro; EXPERT 2: NF + 3 Pro; EXPERT 3:NF + 4 Pro)

ProfessionalLevel

LSO AND AUTOMATION

(Q4 2018)

NETWORK SECURITY (Q2 2019)

MEF professional certifications were developed with broad industry collaboration.

Available MEF professional certifications

Exam Details: Language:

Exam Domains:

Prerequisites:

Cost:

The MEF Carrier Ethernet Certified Professional (MEF-CECP) exam.

Service definitions | UNI | ENNIEVC & OVC attributesCE applications | MBHTransport & access technologiesManagement | Service OAMFoundational knowledge in computer networking practices

US$420

80 questions

English

Ethernet Services

Ethernet Services Attributes

Operator Services

Class of Services

ENNI/Operator Service Attributes

Ethernet Services Transport

Access Technologies

Protection

Circuit Emulation

Mobile Backhaul Timing

SOAM

Certification

Service Activation Testing

Services Lifecycle

Certifications continuously evolve to cover the latest material. E.g. MEF-CECP

BLUEPRINT A BLUEPRINT B BLUEPRINT C BLUEPRINT DCE 3.0 (2018-Present)CE 2.0 (2015-2018) CE 2.0 (2013-2015)CE 1.0 (2012-2013)

MEF 6.2, 45

MEF 10.3

MEF 51

MEF 23.2

MEF 26.1

Transport WP

Access WP

MEF 20

MEF 3, 8

MEF 22.1

MEF 17, 30.1, 35.1

MEF 48

MEF 50

MEF 6.2, 45

MEF 10.3

MEF 33

MEF 23.1

MEF 26.1

Transport WP

Access WP

MEF 20

MEF 3, 8

MEF 22.1

MEF 17, 30.1, 35

--

--

MEF 6.1.1

MEF 10.2.1

MEF 33

MEF 23.1

MEF 26.1

Transport WP

Access WP

MEF 20

MEF 3, 8

MEF 22.1

MEF 17, 30.1, 35

--

--

MEF 6.1

MEF 10.2

--

--

MEF 26.1

Transport WP

Access WP

--

MEF 3, 8

--

MEF 17, 30, 35

--

--

TOPICS

added material from last blueprint

replaced/updated material from last blueprint

no change from last blueprint

reduced focus from last blueprint

SDN | NFV | Carrier EthernetConnectivity ServicesLSO/Orchestration‘The Software-Driven Network Vision’ use cases

Exam Details: Language:

Exam Domains:

Prerequisites:

Cost:

The MEF Network Foundations (MEF-NF) exam.

Foundational knowledge in computer networking practicesUS$350

60 questions

English

The MEF SDN/NFV Certified Professional (MEF-SDN/NFV) exam.

Exam Details: Language:

Exam Domains:

Prerequisites:

Cost:

Practitioner-level knowledge, skills, and abilities to plan, build, and operate complex SDN and NFV solutions.

Foundational knowledge in computer networking practicesTBD

80 questionsEnglish

Resources for getting certified

Starting with your primary resource – the MEF ProCert site.

mefprocert.com

Study options for preparing for MEF’s professional certification.

Self-study

Classroom Training – Onsite & remote options

E-Learning

Using a MEF accredited training provider can help accelerate your learning and certification.

> 80% of MEF-CECPs used a MEF-ATP

And consistent quality

They provide certified curriculum & instructors

The MEF accredited curriculum ensures quality materials for training.

Best available training materials guarantee.

Applies to books, classroom training & online e-learning.

Independent comparison with published MEF examination blueprints.

Validated by 3rd party examination.

Ask for MEF-AC proven learning materials!

Certification prep sessions are available at events worldwide.

Training provided by MEF-ATP

All-day certification prep training & certification exam voucher bundle

Combine event participation with earning a new (or renewed) MEF certification!

Integrated with event registration

See MEF website/Events for more information!

How to register for your exam.

Register at mefprocert.com

Review details on the Exam Dashboard

Receive e-mail with score

Update profile and receive certificate and logo

First exam attempt$420 USD

Re-take exams

(maximum of 2) $100 USD

Format Background – Select Picture Fill and Import from File (this slide has a white MEF logo in the bottom right)

Join the team of over 5700 certified professionals!

Individuals• Improved job opportunities &

earning potential• Deeper understanding of

technology• Credibility and confidence to solve

challenges in todays digital economy

Organizations• Improved

communication among team

• Enhanced productivity with common language and knowledge

MEF 3.0 CertificationServices/Technology & Professional Certification Programs

John HawkinsProduct & Technical Manager |Ciena