On Thu, 11 Jul 2002, Daniel Golding wrote:
Actually, the reverse would be useful, as well. Voice Networking/SS7 stuff for us IP weenies. (i.e. not voice over IP, just straight voice)
"Integrating Voice and Data Networks," Cisco Press, ISBN 1-57870-196-1 Part I, "Traditional Voice Networks" was a marvelous clue-by-four for me as far as voice networks goes. I've read more books on the topic than I can remember--which tells you how lousy the books were. This one got me clued in fast. I wouldn't claim to be a voice god now, but at least it was accurate and in-depth enough to allow me to talk semi-intelligently with those who live in that world ("E&M? Well, I'm not into that...but I guess I can spank your ass if it'll get the circuit up any quicker.") Note to ciscopress.com: put the Table of Contents for your books online! Ch. 1 The State of Voice Communications Ch. 2 Enterprise Telephony Signaling Signaling Functions, Analog Voice Trunks, Digital Trunk Types, R2 Signaling Ch. 3 SS7 Ch. 4 Call Routing and Dial Plans Ch. 5 Defining and Measuring Voice Quality Ch. 6 Voice Digitization and Coding -- Ron Oliver <ron@openesque.com>