The ability to route voice and data traffic over a single IP network is resulting in major cost savings for the telecom and enterprise operators as separate network functions are combined within one multi-purpose entity. This course provides an introduction to VoIP architecture, protocols, and implementation.

EXPECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Explore the  VoIP objectives and standards
• Discuss the merits of VoIP
• Distinguish between TDM voice and VoIP
• Outline the VoIP nodes and network architecture
• Define Quality of Service in VoIP
• Identify challenges faced by VoIP .
• Review H.323 and call signaling.
• Define RTP, RTCP, and RSVP
• Define SIP Protocol

TARGET AUDIENCE

Professionals are interested in implementing Voice over IP (VoIP) in their local and enterprise networks.

COURSE DETAILS

Introduction to PSTN and VoIP

• PSTN Network Overview
• PSTN Services
• Packet Telephony Network Drivers

Voice Over IP Technology

• VoIP Standards
• Key Benefits of VoIP

VoIP and Quality of Service

• Delay
• Jitter
• Voice compression
• Echo
• Speech coding

H.323 Introduction

• H.323 Overview
• H.323 Elements
• H.323 protocol Suite
• Call Control Signaling
• RTP/RTCP

Gateway Control Protocols

• SDP Introduction
• MGCP Overview

SIP Introduction

• SIP Overview
• Session Initiation Protocol
• SIP Messages
• Basic Operation of SIP

VoIP Implementation – Case Study

• Cisco VoIP solutions
• Cisco VoIP Gateway
• Cisco IP Phones