SIP Trunk Optimization (SIPTO) is a 5-day instructor led course that is intended for experienced administrators who need to better understand the functions and features of SIP, as used within Cisco Unified Communications Manager. The course will begin with an in depth examination of how SIP is used to establish, manage, and terminate sessions over an IP network. Next, it examines the various types of SIP trunks available within Unified Communications Manager. SIP Trunk Optimization will also cover the configuration that connects users to all devices (phone, mobile, tablet, video) via one step click to call addressing. The course applies troubleshooting techniques within the daily hands-on labs, preparing each student to incorporate these tools inside their own organization.
This course explains exactly what SIP is, what options are available, and how it is used to facilitate communication between various endpoints, such as, Cisco Session Border Element (CUBE) Cisco SIP Proxy server and the PSTN. Students will learn how to use troubleshooting tools to identify and solve a variety of problems that arise during deployment as well as during day to day operations. The course will also use URI ’click to call’ device independent user addressing the SIP Intercluster Lookup Service (ILS) and Global Dial Plan Replication (GDPR) features to dynamically distribute the dial plan throughout the enterprise.
Sunset Learning developed this course to provide additional training for those who already have a basic understanding of Cisco Unified Communications Manager and are looking to optimize their SIP trunk infrastructure. This is not a certification or implementation course.
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Prerequisites
To fully benefit from this course, students should have the following prerequisite skills and knowledge:
- CCNA Voice or equivalent knowledge, or
- Knowledge gained from attending prerequisite courses: ICOMM, ACUCM, and SLI’s VFCC
Detailed Class Syllabus
Module 1- What is SIP
User Agents
SIP Request Methods from RFC 3261
Additional SIP Request Methods
SIP Headers
Module 2 - SIP Call Setup
Basic SIP Call Setup with Unified CM and CUBE
Media Negotiation
Session Description Protocol
Media Negotiation - Early Offer and Delayed Offer
Early Media
Module 3 - SIP Trunks PSTN
SIP Trunks for PSTN - Access Perception vs. Reality
SIP Trunk for PSTN - What to ask for, what to expect
Deploying a Cisco Unified Border Element (CUBE)
Centralized and Distributed SIP Trunk Models
SIP Trunking Migration Plan
Module 4 - Unified CM SIP Trunk
The Unified CM SIP Trunk
Key Features
CUBE Basics and Usage in SIP Calls
SIP Trunk Features and Operation
Redundancy and Load Balancing
Media Resources
Called and Calling Party Number Normalization and SIP Trunks
Module 5 - Unified CM SIP Trunk Service Types
Session Management Edition
Inter-company Media Engine
Service Advertisement Framework/Call Control
Discovery
Extension Mobility Cross Cluster
E2E RSVP Trunks
Module 6 - Unified CM - SIP Intercluster Lookup Service
User Addressing via URI
Inter-cluster Lookup Service
Hierarchical Routing & Route String Summarization
ILS enhancements in Unified CM 10 - adding Numbers
Hierarchical Routing for Numbers and URIs in ILS
Route Pattern support in ILS
Class Of Service
Module 7 - Unified Cisco SIP Proxy
Configuring Cisco Unified SIP Proxy
Editing the General Settings for a Network
Viewing, Adding, Moving, and Deleting Rules for a Trigger
Observe and Configure SIP Server Groups
Observe and Configure Route Groups
Observe and Configure Route Tables
Configuring Call Admission Control
Module 8 - SIP Troubleshooting Tools
Real Time Monitoring Tool - Session Trace
TranslatorX Tool
Wireshark
Unified CM Trace Configuration
Trace Collection
CUBE Trace Configuration
IOS SIP Debugs