Product Description
Recent advances in VoIP (Voice over IP) technology have made it the solution of choice for voice service because of its low cost and increased reliability. Voice Over IP Crash Course offers practical technology coverage, while discussing the business, strategic and competitive implications of VoIP deployment in corporations. The book also covers the challenges faced by service providers as they evolve to an IP infrastructure while continuing to operate the PSTN.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 3.0 based on 2 reviews)

Doesnot meet expectations by Sumit Pandya (Ahmedabad, India)

2 Stars
March 06, 2007
I bought this book based on the last-page write-up. Auther seems to deviate from his aim. He couldnot remembred target audiance as he promised.
Friends, You will enjoy reading following books instead this one offered by Steven Shepard. Read in mentioned sequence and you will definately be confident into VoIP
Voice over IP First-Step by Kevin Wallace
Carrier Grade Voice Over IP by Daniel Collins

good start to this field by W Boudville (Terra, Sol 3)

4 Stars
August 06, 2005
VoIP is becoming ever more popular. Indeed, there are predictions that ultimately most of conventional phone calls will be transmitted in this manner. So you may well be tempted to learn it. If you already have a good background in communications and networking, then Shepard's book might be a useful choice. He gives a cram course that covers the essentials in a rapid fashion.

But the discussion is technically accurate. Be aware that it is not the easiest of reads, if you don't already have that strong background. Though no earlier experience with VoIP is assumed.

If you do find the book useful, you ultimately may well need a more comprehensive text. Just so you know. But Shepard is a good start to the field.

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