MPLS - Implementing Cisco MPLS (MPLS)

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Multiprotocol Label Switching integrates the performance and traffic-management capabilities of data link Layer 2 with the scalability and flexibility of network Layer 3 routing. So, when used in conjunction with other standard technologies, MPLS gives the ability to support value-added features and service offerings.

Implementing Cisco MPLS (MPLS) v4.0 is a 5-day instructor-led class providing students with in-depth knowledge of MPLS and MPLS VPNs design, implementation and configuration skills for new features and functions in an existing routed environment. This class uses IoS (15.2)


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Prerequisites


To fully benefit from this course, students should have the following prerequisite skills and knowledge:
  • Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Cisco IOS Software configuration
  • Configuring and troubleshooting EIGRP, OSPF, IS-IS and BGP

Skills and knowledge equivalent to those learned in:
  • Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices v2.0, Part 1 (ICND1) v2.0 and Part 2 (ICND2) v2.0, or
  • Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices: Accelerated Version 2.0 (CCNAX) v2.0
  • Implementing Cisco IP Routing (ROUTE) v2.0
  • Configuring BGP on Cisco Routers (BGP) v4.0
  • Building Cisco Service Provider Next-Generation Networks Part 1 (SPNGN1) v1.2
  • Building Cisco Service Provider Next-Generation Networks Part 2 (SPNGN2) v1.2
  • Deploying Cisco Service Provider Network Routing (SPROUTE) v1.2
  • Deploying Cisco Service Provider Advanced Network Routing (SPADVROUTE) v1.2

Detailed Class Syllabus


Module 1: MPLS Concepts


Lesson 1: Introducing Basic MPLS Concepts
Lesson 2: Introducing MPLS Labels and Label Stack
Lesson 3: Identifying MPLS Applications
Lesson 4: Module Summary
Lesson 5: Module Self-Check

Module 2: Label Assignment and Distribution


Lesson 1: Discovering LDP NeighborsLabel-Distributing Protocols
Lesson 2: Introducing Typical Label Distribution in Frame-Mode MPLS
Lesson 3: Introducing Convergence in Frame-Mode MPLS
Lesson 4: Module Summary
Lesson 5: Module Self-Check

Module 3: Frame-Mode MPLS Implementation on Cisco IOS Platforms


Lesson 1: Introducing CEF Switching
Lesson 2: Configuring Frame-Mode MPLS on Cisco IOS Platforms
Lesson 3: Monitoring Frame-Mode MPLS on Cisco IOS Platforms
Lesson 4: Troubleshooting Frame-Mode MPLS on Cisco IOS Platforms
Lesson 5: Module Summary
Lesson 6: Module Self-Check

Module 4: MPLS Virtual Private Network Technology


Lesson 1: Introducing Virtual Private Networks
Lesson 2: Introducing MPLS VPN Architecture
Lesson 3: Introducing the MPLS VPN Routing Model
Lesson 4: Forwarding MPLS VPN Packets
Lesson 5: Module Summary
Lesson 6: Module Self-Check

Module 5: MPLS VPN Implementation


Lesson 1: Using MPLS VPN Mechanisms of Cisco IOS Platforms
Lesson 2: Configuring an MP-BGP Session Between PE Routers
Lesson 3: Configuring VRF Tables
Lesson 4: Configuring Small-Scale Routing Protocols Between PE and CE Routers
Lesson 5: Monitoring MPLS VPN Operations
Lesson 6: Configuring OSPF as the Routing Protocol Between PE and CE Routers
Lesson 7: Configuring BGP as the Routing Protocol Between PE and CE Routers
Lesson 8: Troubleshooting MPLS VPNs
Lesson 9: Module Summary
Lesson 10: Module Self-Check

Module 6: Complex MPLS VPNs


Lesson 1: Introducing Overlapping VPNs
Lesson 2: Introducing Central Services VPNs
Lesson 3: Introducing the Managed CE Routers Service
Lesson 4: Module Summary
Lesson 5: Module Self-Check

Module 7: Internet Access and MPLS VPNs


Lesson 1: Combining Internet Access with MPLS VPNs
Lesson 2: Implementing Internet Access in the MPLS VPN Environment
Lesson 3: Module Summary
Lesson 4: Module Self-Check

Module 8: MPLS Traffic Engineering Overview


Lesson 1: Introducing MPLS Traffic Engineering Components
Lesson 2: MPLS Traffic Engineering Operations
Lesson 3: Configuring MPLS Traffic Engineering on Cisco IOS Platforms
Lesson 4: Monitoring Basic MPLS TE on Cisco IOS Platforms
Lesson 5: Module Summary
Lesson 6: Module Self-Check