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Can anyone recommend any sites/reading material for a basic introduction to relatively large VoIP implementations and how the infrastructure etc is structured?

All the VoIP stuff I seem to find is talking about using a PC for phone calls, which is not what i'm after at all.
 
That's not a problem, everything else here is Cisco.

It's a massive project but it's likely to take place eventually. I'm just trying to get a basic understanding of how an infrastructure is setup for similar size implementations. For example, what sort of switches are used at access and distribution etc, does it go out through your usual router or a special telephony router and so on.

I really haven't got a clue about VoIP so i'm not too interested in the technical details, but a basic overview.

Thanks you've been a big help with a number of my questions :)

I'll have a look at the case studies shortly.
 
We're already aware the edge and distribution layer switches will need replacing/upgrading (power over ethernet requirements).

So you basically have a 'Phone router' in the simplest terms? I'm just not too sure how it all comes together at the top.

I understand the phone > switch part but it's the VoIP hierarchy I don't have a clue about. I assume it's kept seperate from the PC network at acess layer but makes use of the existing distribution switches and core routers?

Where exactly does the call manager sit in terms of the network topology? I'm guessing it's main purpose is assinging/registering extension numbers and handling voice mail (or does the handset store the voice mail?)

Thanks again :)

I've got so much to learn at the moment, trying to study CCNA whilst developing a system and researching several different technologies.
 
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I wouldn't be doing any of the technical work myself, i'm just trying to get an understanding from a high-moderate level.

I do have some cisco experience (learning CCNA), i'll do some reading now.

Thanks :)
 
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