SIP Protocol and its Applications

Author: Zhang Zhijiang et al.
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Publish Date: 2005-03-01
Features: SIP is an application-layer control protocol proposed by the IETF, used to establish, modify, and terminate multimedia sessions or calls over IP networks. This book is currently a systematic monograph on this technology. Combining the authors' extensive research and practical experience, it covers topics from the origins of SIP to its features, from the basic structure of SIP to its applications, from its application in fixed soft-switch networks to its use in the mobile field, from SIP protocol testing to its development and deployment, and from the current state of SIP products to future prospects. During the writing process, the book ensures comprehensive content and clear explanations while also paying attention to new protocols, specifications, and research progress in both academia and industry. It also emphasizes practicality, providing detailed introductions to specific SIP applications and development. The book has a complete structure, with content organized according to the protocol layering structure in a bottom-up manner. The book is rich in theory, easy to understand, and features practical and targeted examples. It is suitable as a textbook for undergraduate and graduate students in communication and computer science at universities, as well as a reference for technical training and self-study by engineering professionals.