Nortel Networks MCP 1.1 FP1(02.02), NN10035-111 Software update maintenance loads, OAM&P strategy

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Software update maintenance loads

Information on updating software loads for the RTP Media Portal are covered in “Upgrades” on page 13.

OAM&P strategy

The OAM&P strategy for the system is to manage operations from a central location. The central location for OAM&P management is in the System Management Console. From the System Management Console, you can view and perform operations on the various components in the system.

Interfaces

Protocols

While in service, the RTP Media Portal interfaces with the network through the following protocols:

•MGCP+ is the Enhanced Media Gateway Control Protocol that is used for messaging between the RTP Media Portal and the SIP Application Module, and controls the making, modification and breaking of media session connections.

•RTP is the Real-time Transport Protocol for transport of real-time media streams (for example, audio and video) across a packet network.

•RTCP is the Real-time Transport Control Protocol that provides a means of sharing session data (for example, performance data) between endpoints.

•UDP is the User Datagram Protocol that provides data-based media streams (for example, file transfer).

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