WIZTEL COURSE CATALOG

Contents
1. ONGOING COURSES ........................................................................................................................2 1.1. 1.2. 1.3. 2. SS7 SIGNALLING WITH INTRODUCTION TO SIGTRAN .............................................................2 SIGTRAN ..................................................................................................................................4 SIP ............................................................................................................................................6

COURSES FOR 2012 .........................................................................................................................7 2.1. 2.2. 2.3. 2.4. 2.5. 2.6. GSM Overview .........................................................................................................................7 IN & CAMEL .............................................................................................................................7 Value Added Services ..............................................................................................................8 Planning and Engineering for Core Networks .........................................................................8 Telecom for Non-Telecom Professionals ................................................................................9 Internet Protocol (IP) Technology ...........................................................................................9

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1. ONGOING COURSES
Wiztel specializes in providing Telecom Trainings in the Core domain. Our team of experts carry with them the wealth of knowledge and rich Industry experience in Switching and Signalling domain. Following are the Training Programs that we have been actively conducting, and have received a very successful, welcome response.

1.1.

SS7 SIGNALLING WITH INTRODUCTION TO SIGTRAN

Signalling Systems are at the heart of any Telecommunication Network; in fact, like most other scientific inventions, signalling in telecommunications is based on common sense and copying nature / human behaviour. From the times of STROWGER TELEPHONY (the first automatic telephone technology), signalling has undergone massive evolution, & in the most modern DIGITAL MOBILE NETWORKS, a highly sophisticated signalling system called the Signalling System Number 7 is used. Knowledge of Signalling System Number 7, popularly referred to as SS7, is understanding the language between two Exchanges / Telecom nodes. This course provides a strong foundation to all Telecom professionals with particular focus on switching core. Who should attend? This course is strongly recommended for all Telecom Professionals in Technical field to help them you get familiar with one of the most powerful & complex signalling systems followed in the Telecommunications Industry the Signalling System Number 7. Course prerequisites: While a GSM / CDMA background is preferred for the candidates, it is not a must; interest in circuit switched core, & some exposure to switching technology is expected. Course Duration: 3 days Course contents: Session 1: CCS7 Concepts Introduction to Signalling Types of Signalling: CAS and CCS Advantages of CCS CCS7 Network: SP, STP, SPC, SL etc CCS7 Functional levels: MTP and UP Types of Signalling Units: MSU, LSSU, FISU

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Session 2: CCS7 Protocol: MTP MTP1 o MTP2 o o MTP3 o o o o

E1 fundamentals Functions Signal Unit Formats Signalling Message Handling (SMH) Signalling Network Management (SNM) Signalling Network Architecture Examples of SNM

Session 3: CCS7 Protocol: SCCP and TCAP SCCP message structure Global Title Translation TCAP message structure

Session 4: CCS7 Protocol: User Parts ISUP Signalling procedures ISDN-UP Message Structure Introduction to IN and CAMEL MAP BSSAP

Session 5: Sample Traces Session 6: Introduction to SIGTRAN NGN Architecture Introduction to SIGTRAN SCTP (why not TCP?) Introduction to User Adaptation Layers (M2PA, M2UA, M3UA, SUA)

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1.2. SIGTRAN

Introduction: The acronym SIGTRAN stands for SIGnalling TRANsport - a set of protocols defined to transport SS7 messages over IP networks. SIGTRAN allows IP networks to inter-work with the traditional (TDM Based) SS7 network and vice versa. The SIGTRAN protocol is made up of several components:

the IP Layer; A common signaling transport protocol SCTP (used to ensure that the data required for signalling is delivered in a way so as to meet the stringent requirements of a REAL-TIME & delay sensitive service like Voice Calls) the Stream Control Transport Protocol ; Layers that provide Users of various upper layers, a suitable environment for delivering the requisite services.

This course explores each of the above mentioned components, covering their functionality and applicability. Who should attend? Telecommunications Engineers in the Switching / VAS / IN domain requiring a detailed explanation of the use of SS7 in IP telecoms networks. This course will provide a boost to all the Network Architects involved in Operations, Development and Deployment of an IP based Next Generation Network. Course Prerequisites: Participants to have a basic understanding of TCP/IP and a fairly detailed understanding of the SS7 Signalling (because the SS7 upper layers reside, as it is, directly above the Adaptation Layers of Sigtran). Course Duration: 2 days Course Contents:
Session 1: Overview of IP Networks o o o o o Telecom & IT Networks a comparative overview A quick overview of SS7 Birth of SIGTRAN SIGTRAN Protocol stack IP, SCTP, User Adaptation layers Introduction to NGN Architecture Migration from legacy SS7 systems towards SIGTRAN.

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Session 2: SCTP o o o o o o Introduction to SCTP Basic SCTP Features SCTP vs. TCP/IP SCTP Components, Procedures and Services Various Adaptation Layers Adaptation Layer Common Message Format Example Message Structure

Session 3: M2PA & M2UA o Protocol Stack / Features and Services / Data Structure and Routing / Messages and Procedures o Similarities / differences between M2PA and M2UA o Case Study and sample traces

Session 4: M3UA o o Protocol Stack / Features and Services / Data Structure and Routing / Messages and Procedures Sample traces

Session 5: SUA o o Protocol Stack / Features and Services / Data Structure and Routing / Messages and Procedures Case Study and sample traces

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1.3. SIP

Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) is a signaling, instant messaging and presence protocol used for controlling multi-media sessions. It provides a way to establish voice, video and advanced messaging between devices. This course covers an in-depth understanding of SIP and how it is used to setup and release calls in a packet network. Practical applications shall be discussed through TRACES and SIMULATIONS for clear understanding. Who should attend? This course will provide a boost to all the Network Architects involved in Operations, Development and Deployment of an IP based Next Generation Network, specifically recommended for all personnel working on 3G VAS / multimedia services. Course Prerequisites: Only a technical aptitude is good enough to start off with this course. However, a Telecom background with some basic understanding of voice & non-voice call flows is desirable. Course Duration: 2 days Course Contents:
Session 1: SIP Overview o o o o o o o What is SIP? VoIP SIPs and OSI model SIP System Architecture SIP Addressing SIP Methods, Messages, and Responses SIP Simple call flow

Session 2: SIP Overview o o o o o o o o Session Description Protocol (SDP) Real-time Transport Protocol (RTP) Real-time Transport Control Protocol (RTCP) Mobility in SIP SIP and PSTN SIP-T & SIP-I SIP Trunking and SIP Peering ENUM and DNS

Session 3: SIP Security Session 4: Simulations and Traces

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2. COURSES FOR 2012

2.1.

GSM Overview
This course is designed to give an insight into mobility telecom domain. It covers almost all spheres of GSM domain ranging from Radio frequencies, GSM architecture, Air Interface, Core network, Value Added Services, simple call flows, jargon used etc.; all for a Technical audience. Even though this course is called GSM Overview, we take up the CDMA technology as a part of the course agenda, to douse the curiosity in the minds of young engineers for the differences between the two. Similarly, an overview of NUMBERING, ROUTING, SYNCHRONIZATION (T.O.D and Switching Clock), NLD / ILD, etc too is given in this module. A brief overview of Value Added Services (VAS) is also given for enabling the participants to appreciate the inter-dependence of Network with Other Domains / Streams, as also make the participants aware & familiar with end-to-end perspective. Other regulatory subjects like MNP procedures, TRAI and interconnect agreements / CPP regimes are also discussed for a holistic understanding of the network and its various nodes. The course is specially targeted for Engineers entering the telecom domain to bring them up to speed with their choice of Industry. Course Duration: 2 days

2.2.

IN & CAMEL
Customized Application for Mobile network Enhanced Logic, or CAMEL for short, is an important standard for intelligent mobile communications network. CAMEL enables mobile network operators to offer value added services quickly and efficiently. IN is a more generic term that refers to various services (& sometimes, even to the nodes) that Intelligent Networks deliver. Typically, INAP protocol is used here as a generic baseline. This course provides a comprehensive study of this key technology. The program begins by understanding what Intelligent Networks are and how did they have evolved (& evolving). The essential concepts and principles, potential services and applications are discussed and used to illustrate the value that both IN and CAMEL can bring to both operators and users. The discussions about introduction to IN and evolution of CAMEL lead to understanding of the different CAMEL features, organized by phases of CAMEL. This course also gives the trainees, an overview of various other services (like Premium Rate Calling / Toll-Free-Calling, Tele-voting, Calling Card Services etc) This training program will be highly beneficial for all professionals in planning, operations, development of Intelligent Network / CAMEL related services. Course Duration: 3 days

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2.3.

Value Added Services

Value Added Services form, today as also going forward in 3G / 4G etc, one of the major sources of revenue streams for any wireless provider. Innovation is the key component to design, development and marketing of successful VAS applications. Needless to say that understanding of the technical know-how clearly enhances the the ability to deliver VAS services. Wiztel has carefully chalked out the training Program for this vast field, putting in the appropriate network elements (SMS, VMS, SDP, IVR, WAP, IMS, DPI & Packet Data Charging Cum Policy Nodes), interface protocols (e.g.: SMPP, CIMD), charging protocols (e.g.: DIAMETER, Parlay) and transport mechanisms (IP, Voice channels) for an end to end value approach to any service. A short overview of IN (& CAMEL) services too is provided under this module. Case studies for few services are taken up from planning to launch phase. This course will provide a knowledge boost to all engineers in the VAS domain and not only help in their day to day operations, but also the ability to come up with the best technically viable solutions to a product. Course Duration: 3 days

2.4.

Planning and Engineering for Core Networks

Often, planning and engineering of Core Networks is ignored (or given very low priority over RF planning and engineering). Like other major planning & engineering tasks, the Planning & Engineering of Core involves various considerations, such as: Network Resilience & Fault Tolerance (Up-Time Objectives) Resources engineering, especially considering Lead Times for bringing in new capacities. Using Reports / Statistics for forecasting. Dealing with Technology Obsolescence Inter-Operability with other Networks (of own & other operators) Drawing Synergy between Core Network, & Other Sub-Systems

Above aspects are covered for both Switched Circuit Network, and Packet Switched Network. These are also covered for NGN and Classical (legacy) Networks, as they are covered for Signalling Networks.

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A high level overview is given, with a few practical examples, of planning & engineering specific Network Nodes like HLR, STP, MGWs / MGCs, SMS-Cs, & Intelligent Network / VAS Nodes.

Course Duration: 2 days

2.5.

Telecom for Non-Telecom Professionals

This diligently designed course presents in a very simple and lucid manner (lay mans terms), the complex ground scenarios of the Telecom world. The course stands clear in its objectives of giving a Technical orientation to the non-technical staff of a Telecom Provider, or a Consulting Organization etc. We start from traditional telephony and wire-line switches to the wireless world, clarifying all the telecom jargons along the way. Concepts of Numbering Plans, Routing Plans, Switching Plans, Transmission Plans, Synchronization Plans, etc are covered in this course. All FAQs like GSM vs. CDMA, SIM cards, VAS services, Role of IN, working of MNP, Interconnect arrangements, CDRs and Billing, & a few aspects of Regulatory Compliance & License Obligation Compliance are discussed. NLD / ILD as well as Wireline Services too are discussed in brief. This interactive course is ideal for reassuring the employees of the company, that their chosen field Telecom has a lot in store and is the right place to be in. Understanding of end to end technology and regulatory policies will definitely bring out a better perspective to their role in the company. Course Duration: 2 days

2.6.

Internet Protocol (IP) Technology

With more & more Telecom Service Providers now deploying the IP as an underlying technology at the base layer, understanding IP well has become a necessity. This course addresses exactly this need. It covers mainly the following topics: (a) The ISO-OSI (seven layer) model (b) Brief introduction / overview of Physical & Data Link Layers (c) The IP Technology i. Addressing including IP v4 and IP v6, & including Private & Public IP Addressing ii. DNS & DHCP iii. Routing basic & advanced algorithms

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iv. v. vi. vii. viii. ix. VPNs / Tunnels MPLS Networks Security Quality of Service Monitoring Troubleshooting

(d) Basics of VoIP Course Duration: 2 days

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