Course Code: MB1601
This course has been designed to give delegates a solid foundational understanding of the IP Multimedia Subsystem’s (IMS) role in Next Generation Networking.
It provides an overview description of the IMS architecture including security, charging and Policy and Charging Control (PCC). Additionally it identifies the main protocols associated with the IMS and analyzes their role in IMS registration and session control procedures. It also provides a brief look at some of the applications enabled by the IMS.
This course is an ideal introduction to the IMS for those who do not require the detail covered in Wray Castle’s 3-day IMS and SIP course.
This session is for those aiming to better understand the architecture and operation of the IMS, potentially in relation to VoLTE, as well as those looking for an introduction to SIP.
An understanding of packet switched domains in LTE, GPRS and UMTS networks and their functionality is an advantage.
Topic Areas Include
What is the IMS and why do we need it?
The IMS Framework simplified
Protocols used by the IMS
IMS architecture, interfaces, operation and procedures
Roles of the CSCFs and HSS
What is the Session initiation Protocol (SIP)?
SIP User location and Session Control Basic Concepts
Session Establishment using a SIP Architecture
SIP Routing
Introduction to the IMS Architecture
The CSCFs’ Roaming and Non-Roaming Architecture
Call Session Control Functions (CSCFs)
Circuit Switched interworking
The Media Resource Function (MRF)
Introduction to Border Control
IMS Security aspects
Online and Offline Charging
Policy Control and Charging (PCC)
The role of SIP, SDP and RTP in the IMS
IMS Registration Principles and Authentication
Voice over LTE (VoLTE)
Emergency Call Architecture and Procedure
Rich Communication Suite (RCS)
