3 Days / 5 Live Online Sessions (0900-1230)
/ Technical Level: Level 3
Description
Course Code: QS2500
Course Summary
SS7 is a key element in the control plane of fixed and mobile networks and in Intelligent Network scenarios. It facilitates communication between SS7 hosted ‘applications’ enabling end-to-end service delivery. This course provides a comprehensive description of SS7 protocols, functions and procedures.
Who would benefit
Those who need a detailed understanding of the implementation and functions of SS7.
Prerequisites
An understanding of the PSTN architecture and circuit- and packet-switched concepts, together with a working knowledge of the OSI Model and primary rate (E1/T1) bearers.
Topic Areas Include
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Overview of signalling and signalling system
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SS7 architecture: SP, STPs, Links, Link Sets, Routes and Route Sets
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Point Codes functions and formats
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Message Transfer Part (MTP) levels 1, 2 and 3
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MTP error control, routing and loadsharing principles and user identification
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The ISDN User Part call control and supplementary services
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Signalling Connection Control Part (SCCP) functions and services
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SCCP connectionless and connection-oriented services applications
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SCCP Global Title routing and segmentation function
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Transaction Capabilities (TCAP) protocol stack and usage scenarios
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TCAP Component Sublayer and Transaction Sublayer
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Component-handling and transaction-handling functions and procedures
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The Dialogue Portion and application context negotiation
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SS7 applications in Intelligent Networks and Mobile Networks
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Introduction to SS7 over IP
Includes practical exercises analysing MTP, SCCP, ISUP and TCAP signalling traces.
