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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

 

  1. Is there a single presentation overview that summarizes the work of the MEF?

  2. What is the Metro Ethernet Forum (MEF), its Mission and objectives?

  3. What are the MEF priorities and Scope of Work?

  4. Ethernet has always been thought of as a LAN technology. Why is it now suitable for the metro area?

  5. Can you point to examples of carriers that have implemented metro Ethernet services?

  6. What is the benefit of participating in the MEF?

  7. What are some of the challenges facing the MEF?

  8. What are the planned deliverables of the MEF?

  9. Is the MEF a standards definition body?

  10. What services are being defined by the MEF?

  11. Will these services support different Service Level Agreements?

  12. What activities is the MEF doing outside of the U.S. to encourage adoption of metro Ethernet?

  13. What are the applications driving the adoption of metro Ethernet?

  14. What is the role of the MEF marketing committee?

  15. What are the current areas of technical definition and development within the MEF?

  16. What has the MEF accomplished since its inception in June 2001?

  17. What is the role envisioned by the MEF for MPLS in delivering Ethernet based services?

  18. How is the MEF positioned relative to other industry forum organizations?

  19. How is the MEF positioned with respect to SONET/SDH transport?

  20. How does Ethernet relate to the convergence of voice and data networks in the metro area?

  21. Is the Metro Ethernet Forum meant to expire following the completion of specific deliverables or after a certain time?

  22. Who are the members of the Metro Ethernet Forum?

  23. How does a company become a member of the Metro Ethernet Forum?

  24. How can I get more information?
 
 

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