MSS Signalling
Course ID: EPOL-09:015
Duration: 2 days
Number of participants: recommended minimum 4, maximum 12
Course objectives
This course aims to present a general description of the MSS system architecture and functionality used in core mobile networks. On completion of the course, participants will have knowledge on the following:
- Introduction – description of the Signalling Network and Mobile Core Network protocol stacks
- Mobile SoftSwitch architecture and functionality
- MSC Server, Media Gateway, Virtual Media Gateway
- ATM/AAL/Q.2630 – Functions and capabilities, frames structures, typical flow cases
- IPBCP – the tunnelling concept, messages and parameters, Session Description Protocol
- BICC – Principles and concepts, messages and parameters, typical BICC procedures
- GCP (H.248) – Functions and concepts, commands and descriptors, examples of procedures
- SIP – Functions and capabilities, routing and addressing for SIP signalling, how SIP works in MSS operations
- Explanations of complex traffic cases according to 3GPP standards and based on real traffic cases
Target audience
This training course has been designed for professionals in telecommunications who need technical background on the Mobile SoftSwitch system (MSC Server + Media Gateway).
Prerequisites
Participants should have a general understanding of data communications and telecommunications. Technical background, especially in the fields of the networking and signalling, is recommended.
Learning method
The course is delivered in the form of presentations, log exercises supported by review and active discussion.
