Chapter 7. Introduction to Session Initiation Protocol
7.1. Introduction
This chapter introduces the Session Initiation Protocol (SIP). SIP is the
control-plane protocol used in the IMS network for registration, session establishment, message routing, terminal capability exchange, presence services, etc. Although SIP is not the only protocol used in IMS, it does constitute one of the cornerstones of IMS.
A thorough understanding of the capabilities of SIP is crucial for understanding IMS and how it may be applied for service development. In this chapter we will focus on the underlying principles of SIP, the concepts, and how it may be applied. We will regularly refer to IETF documents or other documentation for further, detailed information of SIP. ...
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