Chapter 2. Planning, Design, Implementation, Operation, and Optimization Overview

The first chapter should have given you an understanding of the evolution of data and voice networks and the various components of IP telephony (IPT) networks. IPT merges separate voice and data networks into a single, converged network. This change requires fine-tuning the existing network infrastructure.

To facilitate a successful IPT rollout in an organization, you should follow the planning, design, implementation, operation, and optimization (PDIOO) methodology. This widely accepted procedure, outlined in this chapter, ensures the smoothest, most efficient path to a successful IPT deployment. In fact, the best practice is to follow the PDIOO methodology while ...

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