Signaling And Switching For Packet Telephony

by Matthew Stafford

This resource on packet switching and signaling will help professionals evaluate the merits of competing protocols and understand where individual protocols fit in a packet-based system. The book covers core packet-switching architectures, signaling flows, packet formats, and service delivery, emphasizing the benefits of a distributed architecture and of separating bearer and control. Individual technologies covered include Megaco, MGCP, SIP, and SDP. Sections on soft switching, protocol internetworking, and QoS complete the book. Stafford is a professional in the telephone industry. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

274 pages, Hardcover

First published September 28, 2004