Carrier Grade Voice over IP

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Offers solutions for a new application of the internet protocol (IP) that provides quality voice phone service alongside the internet and multimedia applications, with an emphasis on how networks can be made carrier-grade. Chapters address voice-coding techniques, the H.323 architecture and protocol suite, the session initiation protocol, media gateway control and softswitch, signaling schemes, and quality of service issues. The last two chapters discuss modem access and potential fax services.Book News, Inc.®, Portland, OR


Book Description
In 2002 voice over IP will constitute more than 25% of all long distance voice calls, according to Network World. That’s more than a 30% ramp-up from 2001. The emergence of SIP, MPLS and new quality of service tools is making carrier grade voice over IP a service reality, and a potentially huge margin booster and revenue driver for service providers. The first edition of Carrier Grade Voice over IP played a roll in VoIP growth, in less than year becoming an essential tool for carriers working to provide high quality IP telephony. This new edition vastly updates the SIP chapter, details MPLS, and takes the explanations of the previous edition a step further in a final chapter that shows, step by step, how to design working VoIP networks.


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A must-have, practical primer on true "carrier class" VoIP--how to use cutting-edge signaling schemes, quality of service (QoS) techniques, and existing protocols to deliver Ma Bell-quality service.


Book Info
Offers solutions for a new application of the internet protocol (IP) that provides quality voice phone service alongside the internet and multimedia applications, with an emphasis on how networks can be made carrier-grade. Softcover. Previous edition c2000.


From the Back Cover
NEW EDITION OF---CUTTING-EDGE SOLUTIONS CUT-TO-THE-CHASE STYLE

In the race to put carrier-quality voice over IP (VoIP)——those using this book run faster and falter less. International expert Daniel Collins’ greatly enhanced Carrier Grade Voice over IP brings you leading-edge signaling schemes, protocol apps, and quality of service (QoS) techniques—and more importantly, the answers to making them work together.

Skipping needless history, chitchat, and math, Collins gets right down to solutions with solid information on protocols’ purposes and uses. He gives you the newest information with hands-on details, showing you how to:

* Use ITU and IETF protocols to build next-generation networks
* Enable advanced features and services, including expanded SIP coverage
* Provide wireline-quality service with resource reservation schemes and QoS techniques, including the latest information on MPLS advances
* Overcome limitations inherent in IP
* Seamlessly interwork VoIP systems with traditional telephony networks
* Design real-world VoIP networks (new chapter)
* Pull the pieces together into a system that works—and does not break

Complete with numerous specific examples of how the protocols are used and integrated, this just-in-time guide supplies the solutions you need to roll out competitive quality VoIP.

Jumpstart carrier-quality VoIP with help from international expert Daniel Collins


About the Author
Daniel Collins has worked in the telecommunications industry for 15 years. He spent approximately nine years with Ericsson in various countries, including Ireland, Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States. During that time he worked extensively with both wireline and wireless network technologies. He helped to develop and deploy 2G wireless systems in Europe; he played a major role in the adaptation of GSM standards for use in the United States; and he was a major contributor to the launch of some of the earliest PCS networks in North America.

Since leaving Ericsson, Daniel has worked for a new telecommunications carrier and, more recently as a consultant. In a consultancy capacity, he has provided wireless and VoIP engineering expertise to numerous network operators, consultancy companies and infrastructure vendors. Daniel's clients include PrimeCo Personal Communications (now part of Verizon Wireless), Synacom Technology, AT&T Wireless, Alcatel USA and several other companies.

FROM OUR EDITORS

The Barnes & Noble Review
Carrier Grade Voice Over IP, 2nd Edition is an outstanding offering on Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP). Chock-full of practical, down-to-earth essentials, this book puts a bounty of technical information and design considerations at the reader's disposal for immediate use. While it is indeed a scholarly effort, it is also easy to read, making it a good choice for anyone interested in the subject.

Daniel Collins begins with a helpful introduction to the subject and then dissects the various technology issues in the following chapters. Chapter 2 tackles a thorough discussion on various protocols and standards. Chapter 3 goes into speech and voice considerations. Chapter 4 provides an exemplary discussion of H.323, which allows dissimilar communication devices to communicate with each other by using a standardized communication protocol; and Chapter 5 is equally valuable in its presentation on Session Initiation Protocol (SIP). Softswitch architecture and media gateway control are reviewed in Chapter 6, while Chapter 7 goes into the signaling system 7 (SS7) protocol suite and network architecture. Quality of Service (QoS) is thoroughly examined in Chapter 8, and Chapter 9 furnishes the reader with design considerations for building and implementing a VoIP network. The addition of a glossary of acronyms is an extremely helpful feature.

If you are involved in telecommunications, particularly in tackling the future of carrier grade VoIP, this book will be an invaluable resource. It will help you generate the cutting-edge solutions needed to deploy a quality-based and competitive VoIP. John Vacca

John Vacca, the former computer security official (CSO) for NASA's space station program (Freedom), has written 38 books about advanced storage, computer security, and aerospace technology.

ANNOTATION

Skipping needless history, chitchat, and math, Collins gets right down to solutions with solid information on protocols' purposes and uses...

FROM THE PUBLISHER

In the race to put carrier-quality voice over IP (VolP) -- those using this book run faster and falter less. International expert Daniel Collins' greatly enhanced Carrier Grade Voice over IP brings you leading-edge signaling schemes, protocol apps, and quality of service (QoS) techniques -- and more important, the answers to making them work together.

SYNOPSIS

NEW EDITION OF—-CUTTING-EDGE SOLUTIONS CUT-TO-THE-CHASE STYLE

In the race to put carrier-quality voice over IP (VoIP)——those using this book run faster and falter less. International expert Daniel Collins' greatly enhanced Carrier Grade Voice over IP brings you leading-edge signaling schemes, protocol apps, and quality of service (QoS) techniques—and more importantly, the answers to making them work together.

Skipping needless history, chitchat, and math, Collins gets right down to solutions with solid information on protocols' purposes and uses. He gives you the newest information with hands-on details, showing you how to:

* Use ITU and IETF protocols to build next-generation networks
* Enable advanced features and services, including expanded SIP coverage
* Provide wireline-quality service with resource reservation schemes and QoS techniques, including the latest information on MPLS advances
* Overcome limitations inherent in IP
* Seamlessly interwork VoIP systems with traditional telephony networks
* Design real-world VoIP networks (new chapter)
* Pull the pieces together into a system that works—and does not break

Complete with numerous specific examples of how the protocols are used and integrated, this just-in-time guide supplies the solutions you need to roll out competitive quality VoIP.

Jumpstart carrier-quality VoIP with help from international expert Daniel Collins

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