Session Initiation Protocol (SIP): Controlling Convergent Networks (McGraw-Hill Communication Series) [Hardcover]

Travis Russell (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0071488529 | ISBN-13: 978-0071488525 | Publication Date: June 9, 2008 | Edition: 1

Build a next-generation telecommunications infrastructure

Consolidate divergent networks into one seamless, high-performance communications landscape using cutting-edge SIP technology, tools, and techniques. Session Initiation Protocol (SIP): Controlling Convergent Networks explains how to deliver Internet phone calls, IMs, video streams, and teleconferences across legacy, wireless, and wireline networks. Learn how to manage SIP sessions, build layers and proxies, interpret control codes, set up gateways, and comply with IETF and 3GPP standards. You'll also get details on using the latest methods, maximizing QoS, and implementing security measures.

• Initiate, modify, and terminate IETF-compliant SIP sessions
• Construct SIP messages, requests, proxies, functions, and layers
• Interconnect WiFi, WiMax, VoIP, and wireline networks
• Incorporate TDM and SS7 systems using media and signaling gateways
• Determine user locations with REGISTER and presence techniques
• Augment functionality using RFCs and packet cable extensions
• Prevent hijacking, tampering, DoS, DDoS, and BOTS attacks
• Implement reliable authentication, encryption, and intrusion detection policies

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About the Author

Travis Russell is a senior manager at Tekelec with more than 25 years of experience in data and voice networks. He has numerous patents and patents pending, and is the author of several books including Signaling System #7 and The IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS).

Product Details

• Hardcover: 264 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Osborne Media; 1 edition (June 9, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071488529
• ISBN-13: 978-0071488525
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,249,612 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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4.0 out of 5 stars mostly for VoIP applications ?, September 15, 2008

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This review is from: Session Initiation Protocol (SIP): Controlling Convergent Networks (McGraw-Hill Communication Series) (Hardcover)

The book is not an easy read. Let me say that right up front. In part due to the inherent complexity of SIP. And the fact that when you try to use it in tandem with other protocols and products, the complexity increases.

However if you persevere, it may be worthwhile. SIP's main usage in the marketplace seems to be as one of the enabling underlayers of VoIP. And VoIP is growing strongly, due to the allure of free long distance calls.

Not that you are necessarily restricted to VoIP. Another advantage of the book is its delineation of various other applications that also use SIP.