System engineering for IMS networks : [describes the convergence of wireless IMS (IP Multimedia Subsystem) with other networks, including wireline and cable ; discusses building interfaces for end users and IMS applications servers ; explores network mana

Content: Copyright Page , Page iv List of Figures , Pages ix-xii List of Tables , Page xiii Preface , Pages xv-xix Acknowledgements , Page xxi Chapter 1 - Introduction to IMS , Pages 1-24 Chapter 2 - Basics of Wireless Networks , Pages 25-34 Chapter 3 - Basics of IP Networks , Pages 35-43 Chapter 4 - The IMS-related Protocols , Pages 45-93 Chapter 5 - Principles of Operation , Pages 95-140 Chapter 6 - Putting It All Together , Pages 141-165 Chapter 7 - Services Delivered by IMS , Pages 167-218 Chapter 8 - The Promise of Convergence , Pages 219-243 Chapter 9 - Implementing IMS Functional Elements , Pages 245-274 Chapter 10 - Epilogue: Future Directions for IMS , Pages 275-277 Appendix A - Performance of IMS Networks , Pages 279-284 Glossary , Pages 285-290 References and Further Reading , Pages 291-309 Index , Pages 311-318 The IMS is the foundation architecture for the next generation of mobile phones, wireless-enabled PDAs, PCs, and the like. IMS delivers multimedia content (audio, video, text, etc.) over all types of networks. For network engineers/administrators and telecommunications engineers it will be essential to not only understand IMS architecture, but to also be able to apply it at every stage of the network design process.

This book will contain pragmatic information on how to engineer IMS networks as well as an applications-oriented approach for the engineering and networking professionals responsible for making IMS function in the real world.

* Describes the convergence of wireless IMS (IP Multimedia Subsystem) with other networks, including wireline and cable
* Discusses building interfaces for end users and IMS applications servers
* Explores network management issues with IMS The IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) is the foundation architecture for the next generation of mobile phones, wireless-enabled PDAs, PCs, and so on, delivering multimedia content (audio, video, text, etc.) over all types of networks. It is essential for network engineers/administrators and telecommunications engineers to not only understand IMS architecture but to also be able to apply it at every stage of the network design process. This book will contain pragmatic information on how to engineer IMS networks as well as an applications oriented approach, for engineering and networking professionals who are responsible for making IMS "play" in the real world. \* Describes the convergence of wireless IMS (IP Multimedia Subsystem) with other networks, including wireline and cable \* Discusses building interfaces for end users and IMS applications servers \* Explores network management issues with IMS