Cisco CIPT1 8.0: Implementing PSTN gateways in Cisco Unified Communications Manager

Overview/Description
To place external calls, Cisco Unified Communications Manager (Cisco Unified Communications Manager) deployments need a connection to the public switched telephone network (PSTN). Such connections are provided by gateways, which connect traditional telephony interfaces (such as digital or analog trunks) and VoIP domains. Gateways can be integrated in Cisco Unified Communications Manager by using different protocols such as Media gateway Control Protocol (MGCP), H.323, or Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) for signaling on VoIP call legs. This course describes the role and implementation of MGCP, H.323, and SIP gateways to provide PSTN access to a Cisco Unified Communications Manager environment.

Target Audience
Anyone wishing to obtain the Cisco Certified Network Professional CCNP Voice designation that validates the skills and knowledge required in order to create a voice solution that is transparent, scalable, and manageable. Established IT professionals with a good understanding of networking and Cisco technology, the basics of digital interfaces, PSTN, and VoIP, fundamental knowledge of converged voice and data networks, and the ability to configure Cisco IOS gateways with traditional and VoIP call legs. Candidates who have completed the Cisco Certified Network Associate Voice (CCNA Voice) Certification which is obtained by completing the Introducing Cisco Voice and Unified Communications Administration 640-461 (ICOMM) v8.0 exam.

Expected Duration (hours)
2.0

Lesson Objectives

Cisco CIPT1 8.0: Implementing PSTN gateways in Cisco Unified Communications Manager

differentiate between the types of gateways that can interact with Cisco Unified Communications Manager

recognize how to integrate MGCP gateways with Cisco Unified Communications Manager

configure a Cisco IOS MGCP gateway to integrate with Cisco Unified Communications Manager

configure Cisco Unified Communications Manager to use a Cisco IOS MGCP gateway

recognize how to integrate H.323 gateways with Cisco Unified Communications Manager

configure Cisco Unified Communications Manager to use a H.323 gateway

recognize how to integrate SIP gateways with Cisco Unified Communications Manager