Packetcable Implementation

Download or read book PacketCable Implementation written by Jeff Riddel and published by Cisco Press. This book was released on 2012-01-10 with total page 1102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: PacketCable Implementation is the first complete primer on PacketCable network design, provisioning, configuration, management, and security. Drawing on consulting experience with every leading cable operator, Jeff Riddel presents real-world case studies, sample network designs, configurations, and practical tips for all facets of PacketCable planning and deployment. This book's end-to-end coverage has been designed for cable engineers and networking professionals with widely diverse backgrounds and experience. Topics covered include PacketCable specifications and functional components, multimedia terminal adapters (MTA) provisioning, call signaling, media streaming, quality of service (QoS), event messaging, security, and much more. Every chapter contains tables and charts that serve as quick, easy references to key points. Each chapter closes with a summary and chapter review questions designed to help you assess and deepen your understanding. PacketCable Implementation brings together everything you need to know about cable networking to service delivery. Discover the PacketCable "big picture," including key application opportunities Learn about the latest generation of PacketCable standards and specifications, including PacketCable 2.0 and DOCSIS 3.0 Understand the functional components of a PacketCable network and how they fit together Walk step-by-step through provisioning, including protocols, flows, and MTA configuration Gain an in-depth understanding of call signaling: message formats, Network-based Call Signaling (NCS), PSTN interconnects, Call Management Server Signaling (CMSS), and more Implement efficient, high-performance media streaming Deploy, analyze, manage, and troubleshoot a state-of-the-art QoS framework Manage crucial network considerations, including lawful intercept This book is part of the Networking Technology Series from Cisco Press®, which offers networking professionals valuable information for constructing efficient networks, understanding new technologies, and building successful careers. Category: Cisco Press–Networking Covers: Broadband Multimedia