Implementing Cisco MPLS
Course Description
The Implementing Cisco Multiprotocol Label Switching training teaches you the high-performance method for forwarding packets through a network. MPLS enables routers at the edge of a network to apply simple labels to packets. This practice allows the edge devices to switch packets according to labels, with minimal lookup overhead. MPLS integrates the performance and traffic-management capabilities of data link Layer 2 with the scalability and flexibility of network Layer 3 routing. When used in conjunction with other standard technologies, MPLS gives the ability to support value-added features.
$4300
CLCs: 43
Length: 5 day
Format: Lecture and Lab
Delivery Method: Virtual / Onsite
Max. Capacity: 16
How You'll Benefit
- Acquire the skill of implementing MPLS high-performance methods for forwarding packets in a networkÂ
- Learn to configure routers at the network edge to apply simple labels to packetsÂ
- Gain the knowledge to enable edge devices, ATM switches, or existing routers to switch packets based on labels within the service provider coreÂ
- Master the skill of minimizing lookup overhead in the packet-switching processÂ
- Gain proficiency in integrating the performance and traffic-management capabilities of data-link Layer 2 using MPLSÂ
- Acquire the skill of combining the scalability and flexibility of network Layer 3 routing through MPLSÂ
- Learn to leverage MPLS with other standard technologies to implement value-added features for service providers’ networksÂ
Sections
Section 1: Introducing Basic MPLS Concepts
Section 2: Introducing MPLS Labels and Label Stack
Section 3: Identifying MPLS Applications
Section 4: Discovering LOP Neighbours
Section 5: Introducing Typical Label Distribution in Frame-Mode MPLS
Section 6: Introducing Convergence in Frame-Mode MPLS
Section 7: Implementing Frame-Mode MPLS on Cisco IOS Platforms
Section 8: Monitoring and Troubleshooting Frame-Mode MPLS on Cisco IOS Platforms
Section 9: Introducing VPNs
Section 10: Introducing MPLS VPN Architecture
Section 11: Introducing the MPLS VPN Routing Model
Section 12: Forwarding MPLS VPN Packets
Section 13: Implementing an MP-BGP Session Between PE Routers
Section 14: Configuring Small-Scale Routing Protocols Between PE and CE Routers
Section 15: Monitoring MPLS VPN Operations
Section 16: Configuring OSPF as the Routing Protocol Between PE and CE Routers
Section 17: Configuring BGP as the Routing Protocol Between PE and CE Routers
Section 18: Troubleshooting MPLS VPNs
Section 19: Complex MPLS VPNs
Section 20: Internet Access and MPLS VPNs
Section 21: Introducing MPLS TE Components
Section 22: Understanding MPLS TE Operations
Section 23: Configuring MPLS TE on Cisco IOS Platforms
Section 24: Monitoring Basic MPLS TE on Cisco IOS Platforms
Discovery Labs
Discovery 1: Implement SP and Customer IP Addressing and IGP Routing
Discovery 2: Verify Cisco Express Forwarding Switching
Discovery 3: Enable MPLS
Discovery 4: Change IP TTL Propagation
Discovery 5: Implement the Core MPLS Environment in the Service Provider Network
Discovery 6: Configure MP-IBGP
Discovery 7: Configure the VRF Instances
Discovery 8: Configure RIP as a PE-CE Routing Protocol
Discovery 9: Configure EIGRP as a PE-CE Routing Protocol
Discovery 10: Implement EIGRP-Based MPLS VPNs
Discovery 11: Configure OSPF as a PE-CE Routing Protocol
Discovery 12: Implement OSPF-Based MPLS VPNs
Discovery 13: Configure BGP as a PE-CE Routing Protocol
Discovery 14: Implement BGP-Based MPLS VPNs
Discovery 15: Configure a Central Services VPN
Discovery 16: Configure MPLS TE
Discovery 17: Implement MPLS Traffic Engineering
Course Objectives
Upon completion of the course, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- Describe the features of MPLS
- Describe how MPLS labels are assigned and distributed
- Identify the Cisco IOS tasks and command syntax necessary to implement MPLS on frame-mode Cisco IOS platforms
- Describe the MPLS peer-to-peer architecture and explain the routing and packet forwarding model in this architecture
- Identify the Cisco IOS command syntax required to successfully configure, monitor, and troubleshoot VPN operations
- Identify how the MPLS VPN model can be used to implement managed services and internet access
- Describe the various internet access implementations that are available and the benefits and drawbacks of each model
- Provide an overview of MPLS Traffic Engineering
Prerequisites
It is recommended, but not required, to have the following skills and knowledge before attending this course:
- Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Cisco IOS Software configuration
- Configuring and troubleshooting EIGRP, OSPF, IS-IS and BGP
- The following Cisco courses can help you gain the knowledge you need to prepare for this course:
- Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies (ENCOR)
Who Should Attend
- Network administrators
- Network engineers
- Network managers
- Systems engineers (who would like to implement MPLS and MPLS Traffic Engineering)
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