Covers the latest protocols and standards from the IETF Your Complete Guide to Network Convergence and Internet Telephony In the last few years, engineers have refined technologies that allow you to transmit multimedia information — voice, fax, video — over the same Internet Protocol (IP) network you use for data. This comprehensive guide delivers a lucid overview of today's Voice over IP technologies — and helps you analyze whether a multimedia IP solution makes sense for your organization. Packed with illuminating case studies, clear explanations of VoIP standards and topologies, and practical advice on applications and implementation, Voice over IP is all you need to get a handle on network convergence, whether you're a network engineer, a telecommunications professional, or an operations manager. CD-ROM includes: