Course Objective :
- MPLS stands for “Multiprotocol Label Switching”. In an MPLS network, incoming packets are assigned a “label” by a “label edge router (LER)”.
- Packets are forwarded along a “label switch path (LSP)” where each “label switch router (LSR)” makes forwarding decisions based solely on the contents of the label.
- Label Switch Paths (LSPs) are established by network operators for a variety of purposes, such as to guarantee a certain level of performance, to route around network congestion, or to create IP tunnels for network-based virtual private networks.
- MPLS network is widely deployed & used by all the service providers.
Duration: 5 days – Instructor led training with lab session
What you will gain:
After completing this course, the participant will understand about:
- The person will develop an understanding of the MPLS technology, which is quickly becoming the core routing protocol within telecommunications networks.
- Concepts and application of MPLS network
- Real world MPLS VPN, TE and QoS.
Pre requisites
Strong knowledge on IP network is required. Candidates with CCNA / Networking experience are encouraged to join the course.Who should attend
- Any professional seeking an overview of MPLS and traffic engineering in IP / MPLS domain.
Practicals :
Excellent lab facility is available with Cisco routers and switches for MPLS setup. Simulation tools are also available for testing and configurations.
Course Outline:
1. What is MPLS
IP fundamentals
Challenges for new IP centric networks
Limitations of traditional IP networking
Achieving QoS
Understanding the fundamentals
Proprietary approaches to MPLS
Basic MPLS operation
MPLS Terminology
Forwarding Equivalence Class
Label encoding, distribution and binding
Traffic Engineering: The need for Constrained and Explicit Routes – Label Distribution and signaling
Routing of LSPs
2. Label distribution methods
RSVP as a label distribution protocol
MPLS extensions to RSVP
Label distribution and binding with RSVP
The Label Distribution Protocol (LDP) and CR-LDP
LDP operation
Label Retention modes
Comparison of RSVP and LDP
3. MPLS Architecture
MPLS Operation
MPLS Node Architecture
MPLS Elements
Loop Survival, Detection, and Prevention in MPLS
4. A comparison of Frame Relay, ATM and MPLS
Integration of IP and ATM
Challenges Faced by Service Providers
Frame Relay and MPLS
Label Ranges and processing
Label Distribution
Hybrid Switches
Multipoint and VC merging
ATM and MPLS
Mapping to ATM QoS
5. MPLS Traffic Engineering (MPLS-TE)
Overview of Traffic Engineering
MPLS Traffic Engineering Elements
MPLS Traffic Engineering Configuration
LSP Path determination
Explicit routes and constraint based routing
Fast Re-routing: Taking account of Network Failures
MPLS deployment “Edge or Core”
ATM and Traffic Engineering
Unequal-Cost Load Balancing via Metric Manipulation
Advantages of MPLS Traffic Engineering
6. Advanced MPLS topics
MPLS Design and Implementation
ATM-based MPLS VPNs using WAN-switched ATM LSRs
Implement MPLS traffic engineering
Real-world MPLS VPNs, TE, and QoS
Case studies and configuration examples
Network management issues
Multiprotocol Lambda Switching
MPLS VPN
Voice over MPLS
MPLS management
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