CCS7 Introductory

Overview A comprehensive Introduction to Common Channel Signalling System No 7. Covering the terminology, technology and topology of the Core Signalling System. Duration - 2 Days.

Who will benefit

Network/Systems Engineers/Operators/Planners.

Prerequisites

Introduction to Telecommunications or an understanding of Telecommunications technology.

By the end of the course delegates will be able to describe:

By the end of the course delegates will be able to describe: • The SS7 Physical Network • Identify the function of the SS7 Network nodes • The functionality of the SS7 Network • The operation of the various protocol elements within SS7 • Procedure for a free phone (0800) database inquiry • Basic call set-up and clear (ISUP) within SS7 • Functions of the MTP layers • The application of the Network Management procedures • Signalling Connection Control Party protocol and procedures • The Transaction Capabilities Application Part protocol and procedures

Course Content

Introduction Signalling - Per Trunk Signalling, Common Channel Signalling. SS7 Signalling Types - Connection Oriented Signalling, Connectionless Signalling. Modes of Operation - Associated Mode, Quasi-Associated Mode. The SS7 Network - Service Switching Point, Signalling Transfer Point, Service Control Point, Call Management Services Database, Number Portability Database, Line Information Database, Home Location Register, Visitor Location Register. Signalling Links - Link Types, Linksets, Signaling Routes. Protocol Overview Overview of the SS7 Layer The OSI 7 Layer Model, Levels; One, Two, Three, Four The SS7 Protocol MTP, SCCP, TCAP, TUP, ISUP, SS7 Signalling Units Network Addressing - Point Codes, Global Title Translations. The SS7 Signalling Units - Overview, Fill-In Signal Units, Link Status Signal Units,Message Signal Units Signal Unit Fields - Length Indicator, Flag, Service Information Octet, Backward Sequence Number, Backward Indicator Bit, Forward Sequence Number,Forward Indicator Bit. Flow Control - Primitives.