Course Code: MB1402
This course provides an understanding of the IP Multimedia Subsystem’s (IMS) role in Next Generation Networking. It provides a detailed description of the IMS architecture including security, charging and Policy and Charging Control (PCC). Additionally it identifies the main protocols associated with IMS including SIP, Diameter and SDP and analyzes their role in the IMS registration and session control procedures. It also provides a brief look at some of the applications enabled by the IMS.
Those requiring a full understanding of the architecture, interfaces and procedures of the IMS.
An understanding of SIP and the packet-switched domains in LTE, GPRS and UMTS networks and their functionality is an advantage.
What is the IMS and why do we need it?
Introduction to the IMS Framework
Protocols for IMS
IMS architecture, interfaces, operation and procedures
Roles of the CSCFs and HSS including AAA procedures
IMS access mechanisms and IP address allocation and P-CSCF discovery
User subscription profiles, User Identities and Initial Filter Criteria
Implicit Registration Sets
Application Service (AS) environment
Interaction between the CSCFs and the AS environment
Circuit Switched interworking
The Media Resource Function (MRF)
Border Control Functions and gateways
IMS Security aspects
Online and Offline Charging
Policy Control and Charging
Analysis of SIP Registration, Originating and Terminating Session Control includes some example Wireshark analysis
Emergency call handling
IMS Applications
