Developing IP-Based Services: Solutions for Service Providers and Vendors

This is the first book to give service providers a clear direction for building IP (Internet Protocol)-based services with the goal of staying competitive in the provisioning environment. The authors address both incumbent (e.g., AT&T, Ameritech, Verizon, etc.) and emerging service providers as well as vendors. Cover other topics such as VoIP, multicasting, VPNs, MPLS, and QoS, and issues like security, service guarantees, and real-time assurance monitoring. Case studies illustrate how successful and timely provisioning is achieved.

Contents

Foreword  
Preface  
Chapter 1 - Introduction  
Chapter 2 - Building the Case for IP-Based Services  
Chapter 3 - Greenfield Service Providers: Opportunities and Challenges  
Chapter 4 - Incumbent Service Providers: Opportunities and Challenges  
Chapter 5 - IP as a Building Block: Enabling Multiservices  
Chapter 6 - IP-Based Service Implementation and Network Management  
Chapter 7 - IP-Based Services: Advanced Topics  
Chapter 8 - Case Studies  
Closing Remarks: Remaining Competitive with IP  
Acronyms  
Bibliography  
Index