[c-nsp] OT: Learning about SONET/SDH

[Dale Shaw]

Hi all,

I'd like to learn more about SONET/SDH, as deployed in carrier
transmission networks.

Something practical that starts from the beginning would be best, as I
have had very little exposure to this stuff to date. Some of the books
I've read about are very much buried in the land of academia.

I can Google as well as the next person, but pointers to good
resources are appreciated.

cheers,
Dale