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Solution Architecture

Figure2-4 Other Virtual Network Entities

The concept of virtual network entities is keyto the management of packet voice networks. Cisco PTC

and it's companion provisioning management applications readily support this concept.

NMS Architecture

Figure 2-5 depicts the entire Cisco Internet OSS for VoIP:Infrastructure Manager Solution architecture.

The three functional areas are provisioning/configuration, fault, and performance. This architecture is

shown here to help you better understand the complete Packet Voice Management Solution.

Figure2-5 Cisco Internet OSS for VoIP: Infrastructure Manager Solution Architecture

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V
V
VV
V
V
Ingress
ITSP
SS7
AS5xxx
Trunk
Virtual SS7
Gateway Virtual zone
GK
Virtual region
STP
GK
DGK DGK
V V
GK
PGW 2200
Customer provided OSS components
Performance
Perform
(3rd party)
Configuration/Provisioning
Packet Telephony Center
Fault
Cisco
Info
Center
CNS
Performance
Engine
CNS
Notification
Engine
CNS
Intelligence
Engine
Voice
CORBA GW
Cisco
MGC
Node
Manager
Gateways/
Gatekeepers PGW 2200 Network
elements
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Voice
Routing Center
Management
entry point
Voice Services
Provisioning Tool
Launcpad/portal (PTC)