One of the central real-time applications in MPLS networks is the implementation of voice (and video) over IP in MPLS networks. Ensuring the Quality of Service (QoS) is an indispensable parameter for the seamless performance of the implementation. Even if there is no direct connection between MPLS and QoS from the technical viewpoint: It is a fact that almost all MPLS networks have been and continue to be equipped with notable quality of service features. The available product range of ISPs extends from pure transport services for real-time data over VoIP-capable VPNs to a complete IP telephony service, where the customer only requires the end devices. The course will enable the participants to integrate voice solutions on the basis of voice over IP over an MPLS network. This includes the pure transport of voice over the data network up to the complex scope of performance of a voice network operator on an MPLS platform.
Course Contents
• MPLS Concepts and Trunk Protocols
• Media Streams in IP Networks: Voice, Video, Instant Messaging
• Signaling of Media Streams with SIP and SDP
• VoIP Architecture for Providers and Enterprise
• The Soft Switch in the MPLS Network
• Gateways into the PSTN
• Quality of Service: DiffServ for IP & MPLS, 802.1p in the LAN
• End-to-End QoS and Mapping
• Appropriate MPLS-VPN Concepts for VoIP/IP Telephony
• Central Service VPN (CS-VPN) for VoIP/IP Telephony
Detailed Table of Contents
In this course of the ExperTeach Networking series, each student will receive the comprehensive ExperTeach course documentation.
Target Group
The course addresses designers and operators of MPLS networks who wish to implement and optimize integrated voice over IP solutions.
Knowledge Prerequisites
A profound knowledge in the fields of IP and IP routing is required. A good basic know-how in the sectors MPLS and voice over IP will be helpful, but is not mandatory.
Alternatives
The topic of Quality of Service is treated in detail in the Quality of Service - Basic Concept for Convergent Networks course. The MPLS protocol can also be studied in the MPLS - Architecture & Design in Detail course. The VOIP Fundamentals - H.323, SIP, & Co. in Application course provides a comprehensive overview on VoIP
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