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SS7 (Signaling Switching No 7) Fundamentals (IT74-44-0)

SynopsisThis two-day course provides a thorough introduction to the fundamentals of SS7, Signaling System No 7, which is commonly used in the fixed line PSTN telephone network as well as in the mobile network like GSM/2G. This course gives you a comprehensive understanding of the SS7 signaling network, its architecture, the protocols and the use of SS7 messages.

This course is designed to impart the important concepts of SS7, for individuals who plan on using or evaluating SS7 and related products, applications and services.

What You Will Learn

  • a thorough introduction to the fundamentals of SS7
  • a comprehensive understanding of the SS7 signaling network, its architecture, the protocols and the use of SS7 messages.

Who Should Attend

  • software/hardware engineers
  • system engineers
  • networking engineers
  • technical support
  • sales & marketing professionals
  • information systems engineers
  • any other telecommunications/data communications individuals who plan on using or evaluating SS7 and related products, applications and services

PrerequisiteThis is an introductory course with no prerequisites.

Course MethodologyInstructor-led classroom training, with case-studies to re-enforce the concepts taught.

Course Duration2 days, 9am - 5pm

Course StructureDAY 1
BASIC

  • Signaling Basics - In-band signaling vs. out-of-band signaling
  • SS7 (Signaling System 7) Network Architecture
  • Signaling Nodes: SSPs, STPs and SCPs
  • Signaling Links # OSI Reference Model
  • SS7 Protocol Stack
  • SS7 Signal Units
  • Message Transfer Part (MTP) Level 1-3
  • Telephone User Part (TUP)
  • ISDN User Part (ISUP)
  • Signaling Connection Control Part (SCCP)
  • Transaction Capabilities Part (TCAP)
  • ISUP Messages - call setup & release
  • Examples of Call Setup in PSTN network

DAY 2
ADVANCED
  • SS7 in Mobile Networks & Intelligent Network (IN)
  • TCAP Applications - MAP, INAP and CAP
  • Mobile Application Part (MAP)
  • MAP Messages
  • Examples of uses of MAP in GSM Network - Location Update, SMS
  • Intelligent Network Application Part (INAP)
  • INAP Messages
  • Examples of uses of INAP in Intelligent Network - Premium call, toll free call
  • CAMEL Application Part (CAP)
  • CAP Messages
  • Examples of uses of CAP in GSM Network - roaming services
  • SS7 in Nex-Generation Networks (NGN)
  • SS7 and VoIP
  • SS7 Products