Re: is there anyone migrating isdn backup to dsl b [7:58568]

2002-12-08 Thread William Pearch
You'll hit your three letter acroronym service level agreement real soon now (TLA SLA RSN.) -Original Message- From: "Priscilla Oppenheimer" Sent: 12/4/02 12:56:52 PM To: "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" Subject: Re: is there anyone migrating isdn backup t

Re: is there anyone migrating isdn backup to dsl b [7:58568]

2002-12-04 Thread Steven A. Ridder
I say DSL has no "multi-service" (or very limited) capabilities. There isn't much in terms of QoS, LFI or other voice/video tools. Plus there is no QoS across the DSL network (if over Internet) and no standard nation-wide (no National provider). If you say, there is no voice going across network

Re: is there anyone migrating isdn backup to dsl b [7:58568]

2002-12-04 Thread John Neiberger
A benefit to DSL as backup is that you should immediately known when it goes down. This allows you to have the telco begin repairs while your primary circuit is functioning. With ISDN, if you don't use it very often there may be a problem with the line and/or equipment and you'd have no idea unti

Re: is there anyone migrating isdn backup to dsl b [7:58568]

2002-12-04 Thread Priscilla Oppenheimer
It sounds like DSL has a low mean time between failure (MTBF) but a high mean time to repair (MTTR), which can be just as bad, especially if it's your only backup. Of course, your mileage may vary (YMMV), depending on the service provider. Also, a service level agreement (SLA) would help, as Chuck