Cisco IP Telephony (CIPT) (Authorized Self-Study)

This book provides the foundation learning for CCVP IP telephony concepts. Up-to-date coverage of the CCVP CIPT 642-444 exam topics Comprehensive coverage of the Cisco CallManager product, with installation, configuration, and comprehensive feature management review Official self-study materials from Cisco Press, the best-selling VoIP/CIPT publisher This second edition of Cisco IP Telephony (CIPT) provides you with all the critical information needed to configure the Cisco CallManager, which is the primary component of a Cisco IPT network, to support an enterprise-scale IPT network. It also prepares you for the CIPT certification exam 642-444, which applies to the CCVP certification. The book makes use of the content and framework of both courses (CIPT1 and CIPT2) in the Cisco IP Telephony curriculum. It begins with a review of the foundation concepts of IP telephony, then goes on to cover deployment of Cisco IP phones, configuration of the CallManager, configuration of voice VLANs, integration of a voice gateway into the CallManager IPT network, and configuration of an H.323 Gatekeeper. Other concepts covered also include advanced voice route plans, feature configuration, advanced applications like video telephony, and IPT security considerations. This updated edition includes coverage of the updated version of CallManager (4.1 vs. 3.0/3.1 in previous edition), greater coverage of all the new features and accessories for IPT, and more exam-specific elements to help focus learning for exam success. It also goes beyond CIPT courses by providing expanded coverage of CDRs, QoS and Unity integration coverage.

Jeremy D. Cioara, CCIE no. 11727, CCVP, MCSE, CNE, is the owner of AdTEC Networks and

works as a network consultant, instructor, and author. He has been working in network

technologies for more than a decade and has deployed networks worldwide. His current consulting

work focuses on network and voice over IP (VoIP) implementations. Jeremy has written many

books on Cisco network technology, but has a true passion for educating individuals both in the

classroom and through e-learning environments. Jeremy currently lives with his wife in Phoenix,

AZ.