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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 allows service providers the ability to support value-added features that are critical for their networks. The focus of this course is on MPLS technology issues as those issues apply to service providers and on how to configure new features and functions in an existing routed environment.
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
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Course Contents
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Module 1: MPLS Features
- Module 2: Label Assignment and Distribution
- Module 3: Frame-Mode MPLS Implementation on Cisco IOS Platforms
- Module 4: MPLS Virtual Private Network Technology
- Module 5: MPLS VPN Implementation
- Module 6: Complex MPLS VPNs
- Module 7: Internet Access and MPLS VPNs
- Module 8: MPLS Traffic Engineering Overview
You will receive the original course documentation from Cisco in English language as a Cisco E-Book. In the Cisco Digital Learning Version, the content of the courseware is integrated into the learning interface instead.
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Target Group
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The course is aimed at network administrators, managers, designers and system engineers who are involved in the implementation of MPLS and MPLS-TE. Participation is recommended as preparation for the MPLS exam.
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Knowledge Prerequisites
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Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification or equivalent level of working knowledge and experience
- Completion of CCNA Basics and ICND courseware is recommended training for CCNA
- Equivalent knowledge and skill that can be acquired by attending Cisco's training courses Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks (BSCI) and Configuring BGP on Cisco Routers (BGP)
- Practical experience with deploying and operating networks based on Cisco network devices and Cisco IOS is strongly recommended
- The QoS course is highly recommended because QoS knowledge is assumed in several sections of the course
| Course Introduction |
| Module 1: MPLS Concepts |
| Lesson 1: Introducing Basic MPLS Concepts |
| Lesson 2: Introducing MPLS Labels and Label Stack |
| Lesson 3: Identifying MPLS Applications |
| Lesson 4: Module Summary |
| Lesson 5: Module Self-Check |
| Module 2: Label Assignment and Distribution |
| Lesson 1: Discovering LDP Neighbors |
| Lesson 2: Introducing Typical Label Distribution in Frame-Mode MPLS |
| Lesson 3: Introducing Convergence in Frame-Mode MPLS |
| Challenge 1: Implement the Service Provider's and Customer's IP Addressing and IGP Routing |
| Lesson 4: Module Summary |
| Lesson 5: Module Self-Check |
| Module 3: Frame-Mode MPLS Implementation on Cisco IOS Platforms |
| Lesson 1: Introducing CEF Switching |
| Lesson 2: Configuring Frame-Mode MPLS on Cisco IOS Platforms |
| Lesson 3: Monitoring Frame-Mode MPLS on Cisco IOS Platforms |
| Lesson 4: Troubleshooting Frame-Mode MPLS on Cisco IOS Platforms |
| Challenge 2: Implement the Core MPLS Environment in the Service Provider Network |
| Lesson 5: Module Summary |
| Lesson 6: Module Self-Check |
| Module 4: MPLS Virtual Private Network Technology |
| Lesson 1: Introducing Virtual Private Networks |
| Lesson 2: Introducing MPLS VPN Architecture |
| Lesson 3: Introducing the MPLS VPN Routing Model |
| Lesson 4: Forwarding MPLS VPN Packets |
| Lesson 5: Module Summary |
| Lesson 6: Module Self-Check |
| Module 5: MPLS VPN Implementation |
| Lesson 1: Using MPLS VPN Mechanisms of Cisco IOS Platforms |
| Lesson 2: Configuring an MP-BGP Session Between PE Routers |
| Lesson 3: Configuring VRF Tables |
| Lesson 4: Configuring Small-Scale Routing Protocols Between PE and CE Routers |
| Lesson 5: Monitoring MPLS VPN Operations |
| Challenge 3: Implement EIGRP Based VPNs |
| Lesson 6: Configuring OSPF as the Routing Protocol Between PE and CE Routers |
| Challenge 4: Implement OSPF Based MPLS VPNs |
| Lesson 7: Configuring BGP as the Routing Protocol Between PE and CE Routers |
| Challenge 5: Implement BGP Based MPLS VPNs |
| Lesson 8: Troubleshooting MPLS VPNs |
| Lesson 9: Module Summary |
| Lesson 10: Module Self-Check |
| Module 6: Complex MPLS VPNs |
| Lesson 1: Introducing Overlapping VPNs |
| Lesson 2: Introducing Central Services VPNs |
| Lesson 3: Introducing the Managed CE Routers Service |
| Lesson 4: Module Summary |
| Lesson 5: Module Self-Check |
| Module 7: Internet Access and MPLS VPNs |
| Lesson 1: Combining Internet Access with MPLS VPNs |
| Lesson 2: Implementing Internet Access in the MPLS VPN Environment |
| Lesson 3: Module Summary |
| Lesson 4: Module Self-Check |
| Module 8: MPLS Traffic Engineering Overview |
| Lesson 1: Introducing MPLS Traffic Engineering Components |
| Lesson 2: MPLS Traffic Engineering Operations |
| Lesson 3: Configuring MPLS Traffic Engineering on Cisco IOS Platforms |
| Lesson 4: Monitoring Basic MPLS TE on Cisco IOS Platforms |
| Challenge 6: Implement MPLS Traffic Engineering |
| Lesson 5: Module Summary |
| Lesson 6: Module Self-Check |
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Classroom training
- Do you prefer the classic training method? A course in one of our Training Centers, with a competent trainer and the direct exchange between all course participants? Then you should book one of our classroom training dates!
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Hybrid training
- Hybrid training means that online participants can additionally attend a classroom course. The dynamics of a real seminar are maintained, and the online participants are able to benefit from that. Online participants of a hybrid course use a collaboration platform, such as WebEx Training Center or Saba Meeting. To do this, a PC with browser and Internet access is required, as well as a headset and ideally a Web cam. In the seminar room, we use specially developed and customized audio- and video-technologies. This makes sure that the communication between all persons involved works in a convenient and fault-free way.
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Online training
- You wish to attend a course in online mode? We offer you online course dates for this course topic. To attend these seminars, you need to have a PC with Internet access (minimum data rate 1Mbps), a headset when working via VoIP and optionally a camera. For further information and technical recommendations, please refer to.
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Cisco Digital Learning
- This course is available in the Cisco Digital Learning Library. These recently developed, multi-modal training events include HD videos moderated by lecturers with stored searchable text and subtitles, as well as a exercises, labs, and explanatory text and graphics. We provide this offer to you via our myExperTeach learning portal. Effective of the activation of the account, access to the courses will be granted for a duration of 6 months. In the case of packet solutions (Cisco Digital Learning Subscriptions), this time period will amount to 12 months.
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Tailor-made courses
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You need a special course for your team? In addition to our standard offer, we will also support you in creating your customized courses, which precisely meet your individual demands. We will be glad to consult you and create an individual offer for you.
Request for customized courses
You can find the complete description of this course with dates and prices ready for download at as PDF.-
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 allows service providers the ability to support value-added features that are critical for their networks. The focus of this course is on MPLS technology issues as those issues apply to service providers and on how to configure new features and functions in an existing routed environment.
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 Contents
-
Module 1: MPLS Features
- Module 2: Label Assignment and Distribution
- Module 3: Frame-Mode MPLS Implementation on Cisco IOS Platforms
- Module 4: MPLS Virtual Private Network Technology
- Module 5: MPLS VPN Implementation
- Module 6: Complex MPLS VPNs
- Module 7: Internet Access and MPLS VPNs
- Module 8: MPLS Traffic Engineering Overview
You will receive the original course documentation from Cisco in English language as a Cisco E-Book. In the Cisco Digital Learning Version, the content of the courseware is integrated into the learning interface instead.
-
Target Group
-
The course is aimed at network administrators, managers, designers and system engineers who are involved in the implementation of MPLS and MPLS-TE. Participation is recommended as preparation for the MPLS exam.
-
Knowledge Prerequisites
-
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification or equivalent level of working knowledge and experience
- Completion of CCNA Basics and ICND courseware is recommended training for CCNA
- Equivalent knowledge and skill that can be acquired by attending Cisco's training courses Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks (BSCI) and Configuring BGP on Cisco Routers (BGP)
- Practical experience with deploying and operating networks based on Cisco network devices and Cisco IOS is strongly recommended
- The QoS course is highly recommended because QoS knowledge is assumed in several sections of the course
| Course Introduction |
| Module 1: MPLS Concepts |
| Lesson 1: Introducing Basic MPLS Concepts |
| Lesson 2: Introducing MPLS Labels and Label Stack |
| Lesson 3: Identifying MPLS Applications |
| Lesson 4: Module Summary |
| Lesson 5: Module Self-Check |
| Module 2: Label Assignment and Distribution |
| Lesson 1: Discovering LDP Neighbors |
| Lesson 2: Introducing Typical Label Distribution in Frame-Mode MPLS |
| Lesson 3: Introducing Convergence in Frame-Mode MPLS |
| Challenge 1: Implement the Service Provider's and Customer's IP Addressing and IGP Routing |
| Lesson 4: Module Summary |
| Lesson 5: Module Self-Check |
| Module 3: Frame-Mode MPLS Implementation on Cisco IOS Platforms |
| Lesson 1: Introducing CEF Switching |
| Lesson 2: Configuring Frame-Mode MPLS on Cisco IOS Platforms |
| Lesson 3: Monitoring Frame-Mode MPLS on Cisco IOS Platforms |
| Lesson 4: Troubleshooting Frame-Mode MPLS on Cisco IOS Platforms |
| Challenge 2: Implement the Core MPLS Environment in the Service Provider Network |
| Lesson 5: Module Summary |
| Lesson 6: Module Self-Check |
| Module 4: MPLS Virtual Private Network Technology |
| Lesson 1: Introducing Virtual Private Networks |
| Lesson 2: Introducing MPLS VPN Architecture |
| Lesson 3: Introducing the MPLS VPN Routing Model |
| Lesson 4: Forwarding MPLS VPN Packets |
| Lesson 5: Module Summary |
| Lesson 6: Module Self-Check |
| Module 5: MPLS VPN Implementation |
| Lesson 1: Using MPLS VPN Mechanisms of Cisco IOS Platforms |
| Lesson 2: Configuring an MP-BGP Session Between PE Routers |
| Lesson 3: Configuring VRF Tables |
| Lesson 4: Configuring Small-Scale Routing Protocols Between PE and CE Routers |
| Lesson 5: Monitoring MPLS VPN Operations |
| Challenge 3: Implement EIGRP Based VPNs |
| Lesson 6: Configuring OSPF as the Routing Protocol Between PE and CE Routers |
| Challenge 4: Implement OSPF Based MPLS VPNs |
| Lesson 7: Configuring BGP as the Routing Protocol Between PE and CE Routers |
| Challenge 5: Implement BGP Based MPLS VPNs |
| Lesson 8: Troubleshooting MPLS VPNs |
| Lesson 9: Module Summary |
| Lesson 10: Module Self-Check |
| Module 6: Complex MPLS VPNs |
| Lesson 1: Introducing Overlapping VPNs |
| Lesson 2: Introducing Central Services VPNs |
| Lesson 3: Introducing the Managed CE Routers Service |
| Lesson 4: Module Summary |
| Lesson 5: Module Self-Check |
| Module 7: Internet Access and MPLS VPNs |
| Lesson 1: Combining Internet Access with MPLS VPNs |
| Lesson 2: Implementing Internet Access in the MPLS VPN Environment |
| Lesson 3: Module Summary |
| Lesson 4: Module Self-Check |
| Module 8: MPLS Traffic Engineering Overview |
| Lesson 1: Introducing MPLS Traffic Engineering Components |
| Lesson 2: MPLS Traffic Engineering Operations |
| Lesson 3: Configuring MPLS Traffic Engineering on Cisco IOS Platforms |
| Lesson 4: Monitoring Basic MPLS TE on Cisco IOS Platforms |
| Challenge 6: Implement MPLS Traffic Engineering |
| Lesson 5: Module Summary |
| Lesson 6: Module Self-Check |
-
Classroom training
- Do you prefer the classic training method? A course in one of our Training Centers, with a competent trainer and the direct exchange between all course participants? Then you should book one of our classroom training dates!
-
Hybrid training
- Hybrid training means that online participants can additionally attend a classroom course. The dynamics of a real seminar are maintained, and the online participants are able to benefit from that. Online participants of a hybrid course use a collaboration platform, such as WebEx Training Center or Saba Meeting. To do this, a PC with browser and Internet access is required, as well as a headset and ideally a Web cam. In the seminar room, we use specially developed and customized audio- and video-technologies. This makes sure that the communication between all persons involved works in a convenient and fault-free way.
-
Online training
- You wish to attend a course in online mode? We offer you online course dates for this course topic. To attend these seminars, you need to have a PC with Internet access (minimum data rate 1Mbps), a headset when working via VoIP and optionally a camera. For further information and technical recommendations, please refer to.
-
Cisco Digital Learning
- This course is available in the Cisco Digital Learning Library. These recently developed, multi-modal training events include HD videos moderated by lecturers with stored searchable text and subtitles, as well as a exercises, labs, and explanatory text and graphics. We provide this offer to you via our myExperTeach learning portal. Effective of the activation of the account, access to the courses will be granted for a duration of 6 months. In the case of packet solutions (Cisco Digital Learning Subscriptions), this time period will amount to 12 months.
-
Tailor-made courses
-
You need a special course for your team? In addition to our standard offer, we will also support you in creating your customized courses, which precisely meet your individual demands. We will be glad to consult you and create an individual offer for you.
Request for customized courses
You can find the complete description of this course with dates and prices ready for download at as PDF.
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