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Controlling Media Servers with SIP

Introduction

SIP is widely deployed today for VoIP network signaling and is enjoying great success. However, the use of SIP isn’t limited to signaling. SIP has also been applied to the control of VoIP media servers, a function more traditionally associated with device control protocols such as MGCP or MEGACO. This article explores the kinds of media processing control that can be accomplished using SIP, the different control mechanisms that are available, suitable applications of each mechanism, and relevant standards.

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Controlling Media Servers with SIP