Testing of next generation networks - 2011
Preface
Table of Contents
1 Scope
2 Testing problems for the new te chnologies
2.1 Overview of the NGN implementation problems
2.2 NG N and IMS functional architectures features
2.3 Existing testing methodologies and NGN te sting problems
2.4 Overview of NG N conformance testing and in terloper ab ility te sting
3 Global interoperability as a new approach of testing with a complex metric (technical means, functionality, services and QoS)
4 Model networks as an instrument for testing of new technologies
4.1 Types of model networks
4.1.1 De dicated model network
4.1.2 Distributed model network
4.1.3 Re gional model network
4.2 The model network configurations
4.2.1 The model network configuration for NGN MGC (SoftSwitch) testing
4.2.2 The model network configuration for IMS testing
4.2.3 The model network configuration for wired broadband access testing
4.2.4 The model network configuration for application servers testing
4.2.5 The model network configuration for gateways testing
4.2.6 The model network configuration for terminals testing
5 Testing methodology of new technologies
6 TM local testing
7 Ne twork under test (NUT) te sting
8 Service testing methodology
8.1 Overview of service testing
8.2 Service parameters
8.3 Principle of service testing
8.4 Testing scenarios for services
9 Testing methodology of QoS and QoE
9.1 The QoS testing problems overview
9.2 The QoS in the packet networks
9.3 Principle of QoS obtaining
9.4 The characteristics of QoS service parameters
9.5 Methodology of Network Performance testing for NGN services
10 Benchmarking te sting
11 Formalized presentation of testing results (database)
12 Re commendations on creation of model networks and ITU Regional testing centers
12.1 Overview
12.2 Task and purpose of regional centers
12 .3 Virtual testing laboratory
13 Abbreviations and acronyms