XRVPNS — Leveraging Cisco IOS XR VPN Services

Course Objectives

Implement and configure MPLS and describe MPLS label propagation in service provider networks
Describe the main factors leading to the development and deployment of segment routing, describe the various types of segments that are used in segment routing, describe the Segment Routing Global Block (SRGB), and configure and verify Intermediate System to Intermediate System (IS-IS) and Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) segment routing operation
Implement and configure Segment Routing IPv6
Describe the components and functionality of Layer 3 MPLS VPNs implementation in Cisco IOS XR Software deployments
Identify the routing protocol and LDP information necessary for Layer 3 MPLS VPN troubleshooting
Discuss Multicast LDP (MLDP) implementation and troubleshooting method for Layer 3 multicast MPLS VPN
Implement MPLS VPN solutions for IPv6 environments
Describe common issues and fixes for provider edge to provider edge (PE-PE) and provider edge to customer edge (PE-CE) connectivity in an IPv6 MPLS VPN environment
Implement Layer 2 VPN operations in a service provider environment
Explain how EVPN gets around the problems that regular Layer 2 VPNs have, what the model for EVPN delivery is, and how to implement and troubleshoot EVPN solutions
Explain the advantages of EVPN IRB, how it is implemented, and how to troubleshoot problems when building EVPN IRB solutions
Demonstrate how to configure EVPN-SR data center fabric solutions
Explain advanced EVPN features to support network engineers in designing, implementing, and troubleshooting complex EVPN networks

Course Prerequisites

The knowledge and skills you are expected to have before attending this course are:
Familiarity with service provider network operation
Familiarity with Cisco IOS XR software configuration and operation
Ability to implement and troubleshoot routing protocol including OSPF, IS-IS, and Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) in a service provider network
These skills can be found in the following Cisco Learning Offerings:
Understanding Cisco Service Provider Network Foundations (SPFNDU v 1.0)
Cisco IOS XR Software Essentials (IOSXRE v 1.0)