
The IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS): Session Control and Other Network Operations
Travis Russell(Author)
Osborne/McGraw-Hill (Publisher)
Published on 16. February 2008
Book
Hardback
224 pages
978-0-07-148853-2 (ISBN)
Description
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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
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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Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Paper over boards
Illustrations
50 Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 239 mm
Width: 191 mm
Thickness: 19 mm
Weight
581 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-07-148853-2 (9780071488532)
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Travis Russell is Regional Sales Manager of the Network Switching Division at Tekelec in North Carolina. He has been a field engineer in the telecommunications business for over 20 years, and lectures on basic telecommunications at area colleges and universities, as well as industry seminars. He is the author of Telecommunications Protocols, Signaling System #7, and the co-author of CDPD: Cellular Digital Packet Data Standards and Technology, all published by McGraw-Hill.
Content
Foreword
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Chapter 1. Architecture of the IMS
Chapter 2. Moving from Legacy to Convergence
Chapter 3. Session Initiation Protocol (SIP)
Chapter 4. Addressing in the IMS
Chapter 5. Establishing a Session in the IMS
Chapter 6. Security Procedures in the IMS
Chapter 7. Online and Offline Charging in the IMS
Appendix A: 3GPP Documentation
Appendix B: Bibliography
Index
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Chapter 1. Architecture of the IMS
Chapter 2. Moving from Legacy to Convergence
Chapter 3. Session Initiation Protocol (SIP)
Chapter 4. Addressing in the IMS
Chapter 5. Establishing a Session in the IMS
Chapter 6. Security Procedures in the IMS
Chapter 7. Online and Offline Charging in the IMS
Appendix A: 3GPP Documentation
Appendix B: Bibliography
Index