The IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS): Session Control and Other Network Operations [Hardcover]

Travis Russell (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0071488537 | ISBN-13: 978-0071488532 | Publication Date: December 17, 2007 | Edition: 1

Build and maintain a converged multimedia network environment

Seamlessly merge the Internet with cellular and wireless networks using next-generation IMS technology and the comprehensive information contained in this authoritative resource. The IP Multimedia Subsystem: Session Control and Other Network Operations details the steps necessary to deliver Web-based content, VoIP, streaming multimedia, conference calls, and text messages across one integrated network. Learn how to transition to IMS architecture, communicate with legacy networks, control sessions using SIP, and connect subscribers to network services. In-depth coverage of the latest IMS security, business intelligence, customer care, and billing procedures is also included.

• Migrate legacy networks to IMS-based technology
• Use the Proxy, Interrogating, and Serving Call Session Control Functions
• Interface with TDM-based, wireless, wireline, and VoIP networks
• Handle private and public user identities, domain names, and URLs
• Establish SIP sessions and connect subscribers to network services
• Deploy reliable network, access, and user-level security
• Prevent eavesdropping, DoS, message tampering, and amplification exploits
• Track services rendered and charge subscribers using DIAMETER and CDRs

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About the Author

Travis Russell is a senior manager in the Communications Software Solutions Group at Tekelec. He holds numerous patents and is the author of several books including Signaling System #7.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 224 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Osborne Media; 1 edition (December 17, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071488537
• ISBN-13: 978-0071488532
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 7.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 1.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,300,199 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

I have been in telecommunications now since 1978. My first job back then was more data oriented as I worked on numerous data projects, commercial radio, and even satellite television. My first job was running an electronics business that specialized in all these areas. In 1981, I began working for Pacific Telephone in Los Angeles. Due to my background, I was a quick learner and was sent through numerous accelerated training programs by the phone company. I later moved on to the private sector after the Bell System began its first wave of layoffs, and joined with United Technologies Switching. This was a whole new experience for me, and I quickly climbed the ladded to Sr. Field Engineer. Once again my experience in packet networks and radio technologies helped me excel in telecommunications. After numerous mergers and acquisitions, I finally left the company to pursue more stable employment and landed at Tekelec. I have held numerous positions at Tekelec, and have been with them now almost 21 years! Believe it or not, I was a music major in college (although I also studied digital electronics and engineering with a business minor). I still play guitar, so maybe my next book will be a music book!

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1.0 out of 5 stars Not Recommended, February 11, 2008

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This review is from: The IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS): Session Control and Other Network Operations (Hardcover)

When I received the book I kind a felt that well another waste of money due to size and amount of content I had been delivered. "Hey at least read what you have in your hand!" I said to myself.

Here comes the results:

+ This book has certain errors: Figure 1.3 (I- talking to AS instead of S-, S- is not talking to HSS)/1.6(S- is not talking to AS)/1.7 (S- is not talking to MGCF)/1.8 are all misleading in the name of 3gpp specifications. By chance we got Figure 1.9 that is cleaning all these errors done in previous pages.

+ SLF explanation has this phrase: "When P-CSCF needs to route a request for a subscriber session to the appropriate S-CSCF, the P-CSCF would access this function to determine which S-CSCF has been assigned to the subscriber" this means SLF is used instead of P-CSCF internal caching role.

+ Application Server (AS) has this phrase: "AS can communciate with other AS, for example; AS can act as a redirect server generating requests and sending responses to other SIP entities within IMS" I assume we are talking about SCIM here somehow but SCIM has not given explicitly and correctly in my understanding.

+ MGCF has this phrase: "SS7 message sent to MGCF mapped to SIP Request and forwarded to P-CSCF" without stating whether orig/half call services.

+ SIGTRAN variously explained over the book couple of times unnecessarly.

I encouraged my self to keep reading after all those chapters. If you are looking for a book that explains IMS and technical details in the light of 3gpp I strongly advice not to buy this book but take a look at other available ones (ex;Camarillo's book) instead.

Mr. Russell, I don't think that I am gonna buy your next book whose title given here (SIP).