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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
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* 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
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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
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MEF 6.1
MEF 10.2
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MEF 26.1
Transport WP
Access WP
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MEF 3, 8
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MEF 17, 30, 35
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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
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
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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
