Voice over IP (VoIP) is a fast-growing technology within
telecommunications companies, Internet service providers,
and other companies seeking to migrate from traditional
circuit-switched TDM networks. To enable successful
migration to and design of
VoIP networks, Voice-Enabling
the
Data Network provides a comprehensive overview of the
various building blocks of VoIP networks.Voice-Enabling the
Data Network describes the key steps in designing an
operational VoIP network, thereby
enabling network
designers, managers, engineers, and CTOs to understand how
the technology is applied. This book covers such essential
topics as H.323, SIP, and MGCP architectures; QoS design
considerations; Service Level Agreements (SLAs); and
security considerations.With an emphasis on service
providers, Voice-Enabling the Data Network covers how to
provide a scalable and highly available VoIP network. You
learn from timely discussions on unique VoIP topics and
emerging technologies as you gain fundamental knowledge and
understanding of all the important VoIP components and
services that should be considered in the design of a VoIP
network.James F. Durkin has 13 years of experience in the
industry with
voice and data technologies. Jim has
real-world experience in designing and deploying VoIP
solutions on a worldwide basis. He has led teams in
deploying one of the first international-based wholesale
VoIP networks in Japan, Germany, and the Czech Republic. He
was a principal representative for the following standards
organizations:
ANSI T1S1, the Network Management Forum, and
the ATM Forum. Currently, Jim works as a systems engineer
for Cisco Systems® focused on selling and supporting
optical network solutions. Jim has bachelor's and master's
degrees in electrical engineering from the Georgia
Institute of Technology.
Contents
- The Telephony Service Provider: An Overview
- VoIP Network Architectures: H.323, SIP, and MGCP
- Offering Wholesale VoIP Services
- Offering Bundled Voice and Data Services
- QoS Considerations in VoIP Network Design
- Implementing the PSTN Switch/VoIP Gateway Trunk
- Gateway and Gatekeeper Design Requirements
- Security Considerations for VoIP Networks
- Network Management: Maintaining an SLA