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Introduction to SS7; SCP, SCP, STP, and SS7 Protocol Layers Operations
Introduction to SS7 SCP SCP STP and SS7 Protocol Layers Operations Author:Lawrence Harte, Richard Dreher, David Bowler, Toni Beninger Introduction to Signaling System 7 (SS7) explains the how SSP, STP, STP network equipment and SS7 Protocols Operate. This introductory book explains the basic operation of the signaling system 7 (SS7). SS7 is the standard communication system that is used to control public telephone networks. This book will help the reader gain an understandi... more »ng of SS7 technology, network equipment, and overall operation. It covers the reasons why SS7 exists and is necessary, as well as step-by-step procedures that describe the actions that occur in the network. This introductory book explains how the public telephone network is coordinated through the use of signaling messages. The SS7 common channel signaling has been standardized since the 1970?s and is used by almost all public telephone companies throughout the world. If you are involved in telecommunications systems, SS7 is part of your system. This book is the perfect solution for those involved or interested in the operation and control of public telephone systems. The use of SS7 provides the ability to offer enhanced services and telephone network features. Traditional signaling systems cannot provide the level of sophistication required to deliver much more than basic telephone service. This book is intended to serve as a brief introduction to SS7, allowing the reader to gain an overall appreciation and understanding of its structure and impact. It covers the reasons why SS7 exists and is necessary, as well as step-by-step procedures that describe the actions that occur in the network when SS7 functionality is easy-to-understand manner, for the technical and the non-technical reader alike« less