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MPLS Technology

TLC Keyword: MPLST

Orderable part #: GSSTMPLST

This instructor-led course provides an introduction to Multi-Protocol Label Switching (MPLS) technology and its applications. Topics discussed include MPLS applications, label mechanisms, signaling, Layer 1, 2, & 3 VPN services, and MPLS traffic engineering.

This course includes an optional 20-minute end of course knowledge assessment. Participants opting to take the assessment must also enroll in the MPLS Technology - Knowledge Test (MPLSTKT) when enrolling this instructor-led course.

After taking this course, students should be able to:

  • Discuss the history, market factors, and benefits of MPLS.
  • Discuss MPLS terminology and describe MPLS applications.
  • Discuss MPLS label mechanisms and signaling.
  • Describe Layer 1, Layer 2, and Layer 3 VPN services that may be provided using MPLS.
  • Describe MPLS traffic engineering.
Prerequisites: This course was designed to examine the MPLS technology and its applications. It is recommended that the audience has knowledge of the following:

  • OSI Reference Model
  • SONET/SDH, Ethernet, ATM, FR
  • TCP/IP and routing protocols
  • Packet Switching
  • QoS
  • Traffic Engineering
Audience: This course is intended for the customers looking to better understand MPLS technology and its applications.

Course Outline

1. MPLS Overview

  • History
  • Drivers
  • Benefits
  • Implementations

2. MPLS Definitions

  • Functions and Devices
  • Protocols
  • Virtual Circuits

3. MPLS Applications

  • MPLS VPNs
  • MPLS Traffic Engineering

4. MPLS Label Mechanisms

  • Label Allocation
  • LSP Control
  • Label Space
  • Label Retention

5. MPLS Signaling

  • Label Distribution Protocol (LDP)
  • Resource Reservation Protocol (RSVP-TE)
  • Multi-Protocol BGP (MP-BGP)

6. MPLS Layer 3 VPN

  • Layer 3 VPN Concepts
  • Layer 3 VPN Configuration and Control Plane
  • Layer 3 VPN Data Plane

7. MPLS Layer 2 VPN

  • Layer 2 VPN Concepts
  • Layer 2 VPN Configuration and Control Plane
  • Layer 2 VPN Data Plane

8. MPLS Layer 1 VPN

  • Layer 1 VPN Concepts
  • Layer 1 VPN Configuration and Control Plane
  • Layer 1 VPN Data Plane

9. MPLS Traffic Engineering

  • Why Traffic Engineering?
  • TE Protocols and Parameters
  • Fast ReRoute

Class Specifics

Duration: Two days
On-site classes available (Minimum of six students is required)
Class size: Minimum six to a maximum of 24 students

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