Signaling System #7, Sixth Edition

Signaling System #7, Sixth Edition

<h4>THE MOST COMPLETE, CURRENT GUIDE TO SIGNALING SYSTEM #7 (SS7)</h4> <p>Thoroughly updated to cover the latest advances in the telecommunications industry, <i>Signaling System # 7</i>, Sixth Edition, addresses the impact of emerging technologies and applications, such as Long Term Evolution (LTE) and 4G networks, on SS7. An all-new chapter on Diameter discusses how to successfully implement SS7-to-Diameter interfaces to bridge 3G and 4G networks. Real-world examples, protocol message details, call flows, and effective migration strategies are included in this practical guide.</p> <p>Comprehensive coverage includes:</p> <ul> <li>The SS7 network--international and national planes</li> <li>The OSI model</li> <li>SS7 protocols and the protocol stack</li> <li>Signal units</li> <li>Message Transfer Part (MTP), including level 3</li> <li>Signaling Transport (SIGTRAN)</li> <li>ISDN User Part (ISUP)</li> <li>Signaling Connection Control Part (SCCP)</li> <li>Transaction Capabilities Application Part (TCAP)</li> <li>The evolution to Diameter</li> </ul>