This course takes a close look at the purpose and principle of the Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM). This training lays the foundation for ATM by explaining all the basics from cell format and header to virtual circuits and connections. In addition to an ATM overview, specific topics featured in this course include: traffic control, adaptation layers and signalling protocols.

The training can be also delivered in the two days version called ATM and MPLS Technology, This combined version of two separate courses ATM Technology and MPLS Technology gives the comparison of both solutions and also discusses the advantages and disadvantages of using MPLS as a stand alone solution (frame based MPLS) and MPLS integrated with ATM (cell switched MPLS). For the description of the MPLS part of the training please refer to the description of MPLS Technology (KDAA 2201) training.