MPLS - Implementing Cisco MPLS v3.0

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.

How You'll Benefit

Acquire the skill of implementing MPLS high-performance methods for forwarding packets in a network
Learn to configure routers at the network edge to apply simple labels to packets
Gain the knowledge to enable edge devices, ATM switches, or existing routers to switch packets based on labels within the service provider core
Master the skill of minimizing lookup overhead in the packet-switching process
Gain proficiency in integrating the performance and traffic-management capabilities of data-link Layer 2 using MPLS
Acquire the skill of combining the scalability and flexibility of network Layer 3 routing through MPLS
Learn to leverage MPLS with other standard technologies to implement value-added features for service providers' networks

Who Should Enroll

Network administrators
Network engineers
Network managers
Systems engineers (who would like to implement MPLS and 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

Course 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)

Course Outline

MPLS Features
Label Assignment and Distribution
Frame-Mode MPLS Implementation on Cisco IOS Platforms
MPLS Virtual Private Network Technology
MPLS VPN Implementation
Complex MPLS VPNs
Internet Access and MPLS VPNs
MPLS Traffic Engineering Overview

Lab Outline

Verifying CEF Switching
Enabling MPLS
Change IP TTL Propagation
Configure MP-IBGP
Configure the VRF Instances
Configure RIP as a PE-CE Routing Protocol
Configure EIGRP as a PE-CE Routing Protocol
Configure OSPF as a PE-CE Routing Protocol
Configure BGP as a PE-CE Routing Protocol
Configure a Central Services VPN
Configure MPLS Traffic Engineering
Implement the Service Provider's and Customer's IP Addressing and IGP Routing
Implement the Core MPLS Environment in the Service Provider Network
Implement EIGRP Based VPNs
Implement OSPF Based MPLS VPNs
Implement BGP Based MPLS VPNs
Implement MPLS Traffic Engineering