Voice-Enabling the Data Network: H.323, MGCP, SIP, QoS, SLAs, and Security [Hardcover]

Jim Durkin (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 5, 2002

Assist Telco and ISP engineers and technicians in their transition to IP telephony

• Assists traditional telco engineers and technicians in designing, implementing, and supporting VoIP networks
• Provides a step-by-step approach to designing a VoIP network
• Outlines each VoIP technology components with detailed descriptions of possible applications
• Provides a thorough description of Voice over IP for those new to the technology

Voice over IP (VoIP) is a fast-growing technology within telcos and ISPs. VoIP is significantly reducing the cost of transmitting telephone calls and enabling small companies to enter the +$50 billion marketplace. Many telcos and ISPs are entering this market while VoIP is still in its infancy. As a result, there is an urgent need for telco and ISP engineers to learn this new technology. This book will assist telco engineers to transition to IP networking with a focus on VoIP networks. This book introduces the fundamentals of IP networking as it applies to transmitting voice calls using IP packets. Key telco-based technologies such as SS7 are reviewed. A unique approach is that the book outlines each component of VoIP technology while describing the application of the technology. This is accomplished by describing key steps in designing an operational VoIP network, thereby enabling the reader to understand how this technology is applied.

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Assist Telco and ISP engineers and technicians in their transition to IP telephony

• Assists traditional telco engineers and technicians in designing, implementing, and supporting VoIP networks
• Provides a step-by-step approach to designing a VoIP network
• Outlines each VoIP technology components with detailed descriptions of possible applications
• Provides a thorough description of Voice over IP for those new to the technology

Voice over IP (VoIP) is a fast-growing technology within telcos and ISPs. VoIP is significantly reducing the cost of transmitting telephone calls and enabling small companies to enter the +$50 billion marketplace. Many telcos and ISPs are entering this market while VoIP is still in its infancy. As a result, there is an urgent need for telco and ISP engineers to learn this new technology. This book will assist telco engineers to transition to IP networking with a focus on VoIP networks. This book introduces the fundamentals of IP networking as it applies to transmitting voice calls using IP packets. Key telco-based technologies such as SS7 are reviewed. A unique approach is that the book outlines each component of VoIP technology while describing the application of the technology. This is accomplished by describing key steps in designing an operational VoIP network, thereby enabling the reader to understand how this technology is applied.

About the Author

James F. Durkin has been working in the industry with voice and data technologies for over 13 years. Jim graduated from Georgia Institute of Technology with bachelor's and master's degrees in electrical engineering. Jim worked for Hitachi Telecom and for Scientific Research Corporation as a systems engineer, designing and supporting multiservice networks and network management systems. He was a principal representative for the following standards organizations: ANSI T1S1, Network Management Forum, and ATM Forum. Currently, Jim works as a systems engineer for Cisco Systems responsible for selling and supporting optical network solutions.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 224 pages
• Publisher: Cisco Press (October 5, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1587050145
• ISBN-13: 978-1587050145
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 7.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,191,637 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars VoIP Book Review, October 3, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Voice-Enabling the Data Network: H.323, MGCP, SIP, QoS, SLAs, and Security (Hardcover)

Voice-Enabling the Data Network is a great book. It provides a comprehisive overview of important aspects in designing a large scale VoIP network. This book is unique because it covers not only H.323 networks, but also MGCP and SIP while considering security and network management. I highly recommend it!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Too short, too light, April 29, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Voice-Enabling the Data Network: H.323, MGCP, SIP, QoS, SLAs, and Security (Hardcover)

I did not like this book, because it was too short and too light weight. It feels like an ISP manager's overview, and I was looking for detailed bits and bytes, the whys and the configs. If you want detailed discussion of these topics, find another book. If you want an overview of the listed topics, Voice-Enabling may work for you, but it is relatively expensive.

I admit, it probably suffered in comparison, because I got "Troubleshooting Cisco IP Telephony" at the same time, and that book is packed to the gills with detailed info. However, if I had scanned Voice-Enabling before I picked it up I would never had got it.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars VoIP a useful tool for practicioners., March 6, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Voice-Enabling the Data Network: H.323, MGCP, SIP, QoS, SLAs, and Security (Hardcover)

Author has painstakingly captured the details essential to an understanding of VoIP. I found it useful for its introduction to the technology. It is a good assist for engineers and techs who are just getting involved. The information on security is valuable. It is definitely an appropriate addition to my library, and I heartily recommend it.