Other BICSI Specialty Publications

Outside Plant General Design Essentials

The Outside Plant General Design Essentials provides a detailed guide for the planning and layout of the physical infrastructure that supports information and communications technology (ICT) networks. It contains the foundational information for Underground, Direct-Buried, and Aerial cabling design.

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Outside Plant Underground Design Essentials

The Outside Plant Underground Design Essentials provides a detailed guide for the planning and implementation of ICT infrastructure that is buried beneath the ground.

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Outside Plant Direct-Buried Design Essentials

The Outside Plant Direct-Buried Design Essentials provides a detailed guide for the planning and implementation of ICT infrastructure installed directly in the soil without being housed in conduits or vaults.

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Outside Plant Aerial Design Essentials

The  Outside Plant Aerial Design Essentials provides a detailed guide for the planning and implementation of ICT infrastructure installed above ground, typically on utility poles.

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Outside Plant Passive Optical Network (PON) Design Essentials

The Outside Plant Passive Optical Networks (PON) Design Essentials provides a detailed guide for the planning and implementation of ICT infrastructure associated with PONs. This includes elements such as supported applications, network topologies and protocols, applicable standards, active and passive PON equipment, testing requirements, and design considerations.

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Essentials of ICT Bonding & Grounding, Version 2.0

BICSI’s Essentials of ICT Bonding and Grounding, Version 2.0, provides the common foundational knowledge needed for all aspects of bonding ICT infrastructure, paving the way for designers, technicians and installers to design and implement a successful bonding infrastructure.

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ICT Terminology Handbook

The BICSI ICT Terminology Handbook, Version 3.0, is an essential resource for information and communications technology (ICT) professionals who want to stay current with ICT terminology.

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Essentials of Data Center Projects, 2nd Edition

A data center can be described as a room with several servers, but the reality is that a data center is a complex facility, with interdependencies on multiple disciplines, systems, and equipment. As the complexity of a data center continues to increase, so does the complexity of the project that enables its construction.

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ICT Installation Practices Field Guide, Volume 1 – General Cabling, 2nd Edition

This guide focuses on the tasks and procedures for setting up the site and preparing pathways and spaces for the actual cable. Common safety practices, protective equipment and firestopping are also included to keep you, your team and the site safe from harm.

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ICT Installation Practices Field Guide, Volume 2 – Copper Cabling, 2nd Edition

This guide focuses on just that – balanced twisted-pair and coaxial communication cabling. Throughout its pages you will find everything likely to come up on the job site, from cable classification, cable construction, horizontal and backbone applications, performance specifications, length limitations, termination, troubleshooting, and much more.

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ICT Installation Practices Field Guide, Volume 3 – Optical Fiber Cabling, 2nd Edition

This guide focuses on in-the-field optical fiber cabling installation and maintenance techniques based on applicable codes, standards and industry best practices. Throughout its pages you will find everything likely to come up on the job site, from optical fiber cable classification, splicing, applications, performance specifications, length limitations, termination, troubleshooting, and much more.

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