Based on the bestselling book Transmission Networking: SONET and the Synchronous Digital Hierarchy, this new work is a comprehensive survey of the state-of-the-art in the design, planning, and management of digital transport networks. Principles, architectures, standards, and interfaces are described and explained with clarity and authority by the authors, who are internationally-renowned experts. The authors have expanded and updated their classic 1992 work to include: • New regulatory developments • ATM principles and information formats • Broadband signaling, connection control, and network-level management • Traffic performance and management • Resilience in a multilayer transport network • Practical information on design and implementation • Network planning and tools • An expanded look at network performance and synchronization An invaluable guide if you are involved in transport network design, planning, implementation, or management, this book provides a wealth of practical experience and insights drawn from the knowledge of pioneers in the field.