Signaling System # 7, 4/e

NEW UPDATED AND EXPANDED FOURTH EDITION

THE INDUSTRY AUTHORITY ON SIGNALING SYSTEM #7 SINCE 1995

Originally designed for analog telephone networks, SS7 has continually undergone changes to accommodate the ever-evolving world of telecom. Today, SS7 is used for data, voice, video, audio, and voice-over IP networks – and no other resource even comes close to providing such a complete understanding of the signaling network, its architecture, and protocols used to communicate through it like Travis Russell’s Signaling System #7.

The author bypasses heavy-handed engineering and mathematical derivations, making this unique guide understandable even to novices and an informative easy-read for experienced pros who need to fill-in some essential knowledge gaps.

Each chapter presents a readable discussion, followed by technical details such as parameters, message structures and bit values. Hands-on expert Russell, knowing exactly what you need for a crystal-clear understanding of SS7, also provides the technical details, protocol messages, and application examples.

NEW TO THIS EDITION:
* New coverage of SS7 over IP
* A reorganized chapter structure that covers three levels: basic, intermediate, and advanced
* CD-ROM containing the entire book in searchable PDF

Here is the only resource you’ll ever need to fully understand the “how’s” and “why’s” of Signaling System #7 – once you own it you’ll understand why the “Russell book” is considered indispensable among telecommunication managers, engineers, technicians, and network mangers.

Contents          

    Chapter 1: Signaling System #7
    Chapter 2: SS7 Network
    Chapter 3: Overview of a Protocol
    Chapter 4: Message Transfer Part (MTP)
    Chapter 5: Message Transfer Part Level Three
    Chapter 6: General Description of SCCP Functions
    Chapter 7: SS7 and SIP
    Chapter 8: SS7 and H.323
    Chapter 9: Overview of TCAP
    Chapter 10: Overview of ISUP
    Chapter 11: SS7 over IP
    Chapter 12: Local Number Portability
    Chapter 13: ITV-TSS SS7 Publications
    Chapter 14: SS7 and VoIP
    Chapter 15: SS7 and TCP/IP
    Chapter 16: SS7 and MGCP
     Appendices