SIST-TP TR 101 334 V3.1.1:2004
(Main)Telecommunications and Internet Protocol Harmonization Over Networks (TIPHON); Verification Demonstration and Interoperability (VDI) activities; Version 3
- Abstract
This document summarises the results of Verification, Demonstration and Interoperability activities of TIPHON. It is a revision of TR 101 334 Version 2.1.1
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 31-Mar-2004
- Technical Committee
- SPN - Services and Protocols for Networks
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 01-Apr-2004
- Due Date
- 01-Apr-2004
- Completion Date
- 01-Apr-2004
SIST-TP TR 101 334 V3.1.1:2004 is the Slovenian standard for Telecommunications and Internet Protocol Harmonization Over Networks (TIPHON) Verification, Demonstration and Interoperability (VDI) activities. It is identical to ETSI TR 101 334 Version 3.1.1 and describes how TIPHON interoperability events, remote test facilities, and participant coordination are organized. The document is aimed at TIPHON implementers, test engineers, and the ETSI and IMTC groups that run interoperability testing.
What does SIST-TP TR 101 334 V3.1.1:2004 specify?
SIST-TP TR 101 334 V3.1.1:2004 specifies the VDI activities of TIPHON: interoperability testing, face-to-face and remote interoperability events, the Implementers Net, the Virtual Interoperability Meeting Place (VIMP), and the private mailing list for implementers. In practice, it gives the process model for how companies register, find partners, schedule tests, and share results within the TIPHON community.
The document is organized into eight clauses and one informative annex:
| Part | What it covers |
|---|---|
| Clause 1 | Scope of the VDI activities |
| Clause 2 | References |
| Clause 3 | Abbreviations |
| Clause 4 | Interoperability Testing |
| Clause 5 | Interoperability Events |
| Clause 6 | Implementers Net |
| Clause 7 | The Virtual Interoperability Meeting Place (VIMP) |
| Clause 8 | Implementers mailing list |
| Annex A | Guidelines for the Organization of Interoperability Events |
Annex A collects practical event-planning guidance from earlier interoperability events. That makes the document useful both for participants and for organizers who need to run the event itself.
What are the key requirements of SIST-TP TR 101 334 V3.1.1:2004?
Interoperability testing is meant to verify TIPHON specifications and implementation compatibility
Clause 4 says interoperability testing is used to verify TIPHON specifications and the interoperability of different implementations. The tests may be done in a single room or as remote events, so the document covers both local and distributed testing models. For readers, this means the standard is about practical interworking, not just paper conformance.
Clause 4.2 says the testing should cover all TIPHON scenarios, including PC to PC, PC to Phone, Phone to PC, and Phone to Phone. It also says the testing should fully demonstrate and debug services, not just check selected protocol elements. In practice, that means participants need to bring working systems and be prepared to troubleshoot complete call flows.
Results and fault handling are kept within TIPHON
Clause 4.3 limits the use of test results to TIPHON membership and to verification and debugging of the TIPHON specifications. It also says individual results are not to be disclosed and that change requests should not directly identify the vendor that found a fault. This matters because it keeps the process neutral and focuses discussion on the specification, not on marketing claims.
WG6 runs the events, with support from the protocol groups
Clause 4.4 places responsibility for interoperability events with WG6, supported by WG3, WG4, and WG5. Clause 4.5 points test specifications to TS 101 335, and clause 4.6 says scored tests use score sheets based on TS 101 335. For users, this means event coordination and test scoring are tied to a separate test-specification document.
Participation is controlled and limited to active implementers
Clause 4.7 says TIPHON interoperability events are generally organized jointly with IMTC CoIP. Clause 4.7.2 says participation is open to ETSI members, ETSI associate members, IMTC members, and companies in the application process to become members, provided they have products or services available for testing. Observers who only want to watch are not allowed, so the event is for active interoperability work.
Face-to-face and remote events are organized differently
Clause 5.1 describes classic face-to-face events and says registration is supported by VIMP. It also notes a scheduling preference between ad hoc self-scheduled tests and organizer-scheduled tests, with time reserved for both. In practice, participants should expect a mix of planned test slots and debugging time.
Clause 5.2 describes remote interoperability events and says they let companies test in their own labs using the public Internet or the ETSI ISDN router. Remote events require more detailed participant information, a shared time base such as UTC or InternetTime, and communication by telephone conference or chat. This is important because remote testing depends on precise coordination and clear routing choices.
The Implementers Net is a controlled remote test framework for manufacturers
Clause 6 says the Implementers Net is being created under WG6 to support interoperability testing for TIPHON equipment manufacturers only. It is not for demonstrations or trials, and access is tightly controlled. The architecture includes a central ISDN/PSTN router, and participants can connect through an ITU-T Recommendation H.323 terminal with an ISDN card or through an ISDN router.
Clause 6.5 says the dial-up ISDN router supports 30 concurrent ISDN or analogous connections and incoming lines only. Clause 6.6 says it is administered by STF 114 or ETSI network administration. For users, that means remote access is shared, controlled, and limited in capacity.
VIMP is the registration and coordination hub
Clause 7 makes VIMP the central organizational element for interoperability events and use of the Implementers Net. Companies must register a primary contact and equipment before participating, either for a specific event or continuously. The registration data includes equipment type, supported codecs, implemented protocol versions and features, test interests, timing, contact details, and scoring-related scenarios.
The mailing list is restricted to equipment manufacturers
Clause 8 says the TIPHON_Implementers mailing list is used to announce interoperability tests and discuss technical details in a private and secure way. Access is controlled by STF 114, the WG6 chairman, and the IMTC CoIP chairmen, and only equipment manufacturers may join. This gives implementers a controlled channel for arranging tests and sharing technical information.
What terms does SIST-TP TR 101 334 V3.1.1:2004 define?
- VDI - Verification-Demonstration-Interoperability, the TIPHON activity area covered by this document.
- VIMP - Virtual Interop Meeting Place, the online registration and coordination point for events and remote testing.
- WG - Working Group, the ETSI group structure used to assign responsibility for TIPHON activities.
- ISDN - Integrated Services Digital Network, the telecom access used by the Implementers Net router and participants.
- PBX - Private Branch eXchange, the telephone switching equipment mentioned for event networks and connectivity.
- NDA - Non-Disclosure Agreement, although the document says no formal NDA is required for TIPHON interoperability events.
- IMTC - International Multimedia Teleconferencing Consortium, the external organization whose CoIP group is often paired with TIPHON events.
Who uses SIST-TP TR 101 334 V3.1.1:2004?
SIST-TP TR 101 334 V3.1.1:2004 is used by TIPHON implementers, interoperability test engineers, and event organizers who need to run or join interoperability testing. It is also relevant to ETSI members, ETSI associate members, IMTC members, and companies applying to join ETSI or IMTC when they have products or services ready for testing.
In practice, the document is useful for:
- companies bringing H.323, VoIP, gateway, terminal, or MCU equipment to interoperability events
- WG6 and the supporting TIPHON working groups that coordinate testing
- administrators of VIMP, the Implementers Net, and the TIPHON_Implementers mailing list
- teams that need to plan face-to-face or remote interoperability sessions
What changed in SIST-TP TR 101 334 V3.1.1:2004 from the previous edition?
SIST-TP TR 101 334 V3.1.1:2004 is described as a revision of TR 101 334 Version 2.1.1.
Which standards are used with SIST-TP TR 101 334 V3.1.1:2004?
- TS 101 335 - provides the TIPHON test specifications used for interoperability testing and scored test sheets.
- ITU-T Recommendation H.323 - defines packet-based multimedia communications systems and is the main interoperability context for terminals, gateways, and related equipment.
- ITU-T Recommendation H.245 - provides the control protocol for multimedia communication and is one of the protocol versions tracked in VIMP.
- ITU-T Recommendation H.225.0 - covers call signalling protocols and media stream packetization for packet-based multimedia communication systems.
These references give the testing framework its technical basis, especially for scenarios involving H.323-based voice and multimedia interworking.
What does the SIST-TP TR 101 334 V3.1.1:2004 document contain?
The document contains operating procedures for TIPHON interoperability work, including test purpose, privacy handling, responsible groups, participation rules, event organization, and remote-testing logistics. It also describes the Implementers Net architecture, router access, and the role of VIMP as the registration and scheduling database.
It includes a figure showing the Implementers Net architecture and Annex A with practical guidelines for running interoperability events. Annex A covers responsibilities, timing, registration, hotel and room arrangements, equipment rental and shipping, facilities, networking, telephony, information services, staffing, conference calls, sponsorship, event kits, and post-event follow-up.
The document is especially useful for planning and administration tasks: setting up the test room, coordinating schedules, managing contact information, and collecting score sheets or questionnaires after the event.
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SIST-TP TR 101 334 V3.1.1:2004 is a technical report published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Telecommunications and Internet Protocol Harmonization Over Networks (TIPHON); Verification Demonstration and Interoperability (VDI) activities; Version 3". This standard covers: This document summarises the results of Verification, Demonstration and Interoperability activities of TIPHON. It is a revision of TR 101 334 Version 2.1.1
This document summarises the results of Verification, Demonstration and Interoperability activities of TIPHON. It is a revision of TR 101 334 Version 2.1.1
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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-april-2004
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Telecommunications and Internet Protocol Harmonization Over Networks (TIPHON);
Verification Demonstration and Interoperability (VDI) activities; Version 3
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: TR 101 334 Version 3.1.1
ICS:
33.020 Telekomunikacije na splošno Telecommunications in
general
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
Technical Report
Telecommunications and Internet Protocol
Harmonization Over Networks (TIPHON);
Verification Demonstration and Interoperability (VDI) activities;
Version 3
2 ETSI TR 101 334 V3.1.1 (2000-01)
Reference
RTR/TIPHON-06003
Keywords
internet, interoperability, testing, voice, VoIP, IP
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Contents
Intellectual Property Rights.5
Foreword .5
1 Scope.6
2 References.6
3 Abbreviations .6
4 Interoperability Testing.7
4.1 Purpose/ Objectives.7
4.2 Testing.7
4.3 Privacy.7
4.4 Responsible WG.7
4.5 Test Procedures .7
4.6 Test Scoring.7
4.7 Participation .7
4.7.1 Joint events .7
4.7.2 Who can participate .7
5 Interoperability Events.8
5.1 Face-to-face Interoperability Events.8
5.1.1 Organization .8
5.1.2 Registration.8
5.1.3 Scheduling .8
5.1.4 Frequency .8
5.2 Remote Interoperability Events .9
5.2.1 Organization .9
5.2.2 Registration.9
5.2.3 Communication.9
5.2.4 Time.9
5.2.5 Scheduling .10
6 Implementers Net .10
6.1 Purpose/Objectives.10
6.2 Architecture.10
6.3 Procedures.11
6.4 Requirements.11
6.5 Technical details of the Dial up ISDN router .12
6.6 Administration of the ISDN router .12
7 The Virtual Interoperability Meeting Place (VIMP) .12
7.1 Purpose.12
7.2 Structure .12
7.3 Organization .12
8 Implementers mailing list.13
8.1 Purpose of TIPHON_Implementers .13
8.2 How to join the TIPHON_Implementers List.13
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Annex A (informative): Guidelines for the Organization of Interoperability Events .14
A.1 Responsibilities .14
A.2 Timing.14
A.3 How to register.14
A.4 Guest rooms in hotel .14
A.5 Deadline for registration .14
A.6 Rental of Equipment .14
A.7 Shipping of equipment .14
A.8 Facilities.15
A.9 Network.16
A.10 Information Services .17
A.11 On-site Staff .17
A.12 Conference Calls .17
A.13 Sponsors .17
A.14 Event kit / Information package .17
A.15 Documents to have ready at the beginning of interoperability event.18
A.16 Running the event .18
A.17 After the interoperability event.19
Bibliography.20
History.21
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Intellectual Property Rights
IPRs essential or potentially essential to the present document may have been declared to ETSI. The information
pertaining to these essential IPRs, if any, is publicly available for ETSI members and non-members, and can be found
in SR 000 314: "Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs); Essential, or potentially Essential, IPRs notified to ETSI in respect
of ETSI standards", which is available from the ETSI Secretariat. Latest updates are available on the ETSI Web server
(http://www.etsi.org/ipr).
Pursuant to the ETSI IPR Policy, no investigation, including IPR searches, has been carried out by ETSI. No guarantee
can be given as to the existence of other IPRs not referenced in SR 000 314 (or the updates on the ETSI Web server)
which are, or may be, or may become, essential to the present document.
Foreword
This Technical Report (TR) has been produced by ETSI Project Telecommunications and Internet Protocol
Harmonization Over Networks (TIPHON).
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1 Scope
The present document introduces the activities of the Verification-Demonstration-Interoperability (VDI) working group
of TIPHON which organizes interoperability events and provides remote testing facilities (Implementers Net).
2 References
The following documents contain provisions which, through reference in this text, constitute provisions of the present
document.
• References are either specific (identified by date of publication, edition number, version number, etc.) or
non-specific.
• For a specific reference, subsequent revisions do not apply.
• For a non-specific reference, the latest version applies.
• A non-specific reference to an ETS shall also be taken to refer to later versions published as an EN with the same
number.
[1] TS 101 335: "Telecommunications and Internet Protocol Harmonization Over Networks
(TIPHON); Test specifications".
[2] ITU-T Recommendation H.323: "Packet based multimedia communications systems".
[3] ITU-T Recommendation H.245: "Control protocol for multimedia communication".
[4] ITU-T Recommendation H.225.0: "Call signalling protocols and media stream packetization for
packet-based multimedia communication systems".
3 Abbreviations
For the purposes of the present document the following abbreviations apply:
BRI Basic Rate Interface
CoIP Conferencing over IP Activity Group of IMTC
IMTC International Multimedia Teleconferencing Consortium
INOW! Interoperability NOW, Activity Group of IMTC
ISDN Integrated Services Digital Network
LAN Local Area Network
NDA Non-Disclosure Agreement
PBX Private Branch eXchange
PRI Primary Rate Interface
PSTN Public Switched Telephone Network
STF Specialist Task Force
VDI Verification-Demonstration-Interoperability
VIMP Virtual Interop Meeting Place
WG Working Group
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4 Interoperability Testing
4.1 Purpose/ Objectives
The purpose of interoperability testing is to verify the TIPHON specifications and interoperability of different
implementations. These tests can either take place in a single room, “classic" or “face-to-face" Interoperability Events,
or can be spread over the whole world using remote connectivity, then they are called remote Interop events.
4.2 Testing
Testing will verify all TIPHON scenarios (that is, PC to PC, PC to Phone, Phone to PC, and Phone to Phone). Testing
will attempt to completely demonstrate and debug these services, rather than just concentrate on the specific protocol
elements that are required.
4.3 Privacy
The result of the tests will not be in any case available outside TIPHON membership, nor may it be used in any case
under any situation to promote some products as being "more" TIPHON compliant than others, or for any other purpose
other than the verification and debugging of the TIPHON specifications.
There will be no formal kind of NDA to be filled out, but there is always a kind of gentleman’s agreement not to
disclose any individual results.
Documents that request changes to the TIPHON specifications as a result of the Interoperability events will not directly
reference the vendor that found the fault.
4.4 Responsible WG
Interoperability events will be operated under the responsibility of WG6, with support from the relevant protocol
generating and specifying WGs (i.e. WG3, WG4, and WG5).
4.5 Test Procedures
Test specifications of all TIPHON scenarios can be found in TS 101 335 [1].
4.6 Test Scoring
In tests which are scored, score sheets are distributed based on TS 101 335 [1].
4.7 Participation
4.7.1 Joint events
TIPHON interoperability events are in general organized jointly with IMTC CoIP.
4.7.2 Who can participate
Participation is open to ETSI members, ETSI associate members, IMTC members, and companies in the application
process to become a member of ETSI or IMTC. Participants need to have products or services available for testing with
other companies. Companies simply wanting to observe the testing will not be allowed to attend the event.
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5 Interoperability Events
Interoperability events can take place as face-to-face events, or as remote events.
5.1 Face-to-face Interoperability Events
The classical way to test interoperability is to meet in a room and connect multiple systems together.
5.1.1 Organization
Interoperability events are in general organized together with the CoIP (Conferencing over IP) Activity Group of IMTC
(International Multimedia Teleconferencing Consortium).
Annex 1, "Guidelines for the organization of interoperability events", summarizes the experience gained from multiple
interoperability events and may prove useful for future organizers of Interoperability events.
5.1.2 Registration
Prior to any Interop the participants have to register. To optimize this process and to easily provide detailed information
to the other participants ETSI has installed the VIMP. More details are described in clause 7 of the present document.
5.1.3 Scheduling
Scheduling is one of the most difficult aspects of Interop Events. As a consensus we can state that the participants prefer
65% of the time as ad hoc, self scheduled tests and 35% of the time as scheduled by the organizers.
Scheduled tests in face-to-face interoperability events are intended to test the interoperability of a large number of
participants in a minimum of time. Thus the timeslots are pretty short and there is no time for the companies to debug.
Extensive analyses and debugging can take place in the ad-hoc test time after the scheduled tests.
5.1.4 Frequency
Here is some feedback collected at two post Interoperability Events in Boston and Sophia Antipolis.
How many Interop Event should there be per year?
4-99 Boston 6-99 Sophia Antipolis
1 per year 0% 2 %
2 per year 18 % 18 %
3 per year 30 % 45 %
4 per year 49 % 30 %
6 per year 3 % 5 %
Average 3,4 3,2
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5.2 Remote Interoperability Events
Remote Interoperability Events provide companies the opportunity to test interoperability in their own labs without
buying other companies equipment. They can interconnect to other parties via the public Internet or the ETSI ISDN
router.
5.2.1 Organization
The organization of a remote interoperability event is different from a face to face event. There is no need to arrange a
room and prepare accommodation, but in order to organize an effective event the information for the participants have to
be much more detailed and precise, as communication is much more complicated and solving simple problems may be
very time-consuming.
5.2.2 Registration
Prior to any Interop the participants have to register. To optimize this process and to provide detailed information to the
other participants in any effective way, ETSI has installed the VIMP. More details are described in clause 7 of the
present document.
The information provided about other participants equipment is very important for remote interoperability events, as it is
much more complicated to collect details at a later stage.
These details include:
- Time of day the contact person is present in the company and able to do testing;
- Ability to test using the pubic internet;
- Ability to test using the TIPHON Interop Router;
- IP-Address of device ( if known and important for test);
- Alias the Endpoint is going to register with;
- Gateway Prefix, the Gateway is going to register with, or Endpoint Alias;
- Number an Endpoint has to dial to reach a telephone connected to the Gateway.
5.2.3 Communication
The communication is simple if you are sitting together in one room. If you test remotely, you must have a telephone
conference or a simple chat tool to communicate the progress of the test. A chat tool also allowS the co-ordinator to be
informed about the progress of a test.
5.2.4 Time
As TIPHON is a world-wide project we have different time zones for the participating companies. It is not complicated
to calculate the actual time in another parts of the world but causes sometimes confusion. To simplify this, TIPHON
should use a common time-base to schedule tests. UTC or the InternetTime can be
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