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Implementing Cisco MPLS v3.1
TheImplementing Cisco Multiprotocol Label Switching trainingteaches you the high-performance method for forwarding packets through a network. MPLS enables routers at the edge of a network to apply...
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$3,695 USD
Duration
5 days
Course Code
MPLS-NTO
Available Formats
Classroom, Virtual
Overview
TheImplementing Cisco Multiprotocol Label Switching trainingteaches 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. Further your IT career with Cisco and learn how to implement Cisco MPLS systems by signing up for this Cisco training course from EnterOne today! The course qualified for 40 Cisco Continuing Education Credits (CE).
Skills Gained
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
Who Can Benefit
The primary audience for this course is as follows:
- Network administrators
- Network engineers
- Network managers
- Systems engineers (who would like to implement MPLS and MPLS Traffic Engineering)
Prerequisites
Course 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 Details
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 SwitchingEnabling MPLSChange IP TTL PropagationConfigure MP-IBGPConfigure the VRF InstancesConfigure RIP as a PE-CE Routing ProtocolConfigure EIGRP as a PE-CE Routing ProtocolConfigure OSPF as a PE-CE Routing ProtocolConfigure BGP as a PE-CE Routing ProtocolConfigure a Central Services VPNConfigure MPLS Traffic EngineeringImplement the Service Provider's and Customer's IP Addressing and IGP RoutingImplement the Core MPLS Environment in the Service Provider NetworkImplement EIGRP Based VPNsImplement OSPF Based MPLS VPNsImplement BGP Based MPLS VPNsImplement MPLS Traffic Engineering
Module 3: Frame-Mode MPLS Implementation on Cisco IOS Platforms
- CEF Switching
- Configuring Frame-Mode MPLS
- Monitoring Frame-Mode MPLS
- Troubleshooting Frame-Mode MPLS
Module 4: MPLS Virtual Private Network (VPN) Technology
- VPN Categorization
- MPLS VPN Architecture
- MPLS VPN Routing Model
- MPLS VPN Packet Forwarding
Module 5: MPLS VPN Implementation
- MPLS VPN Mechanisms
- Configuring VRF Tables
- Configuring an MP-BGP Session Between PE Routers
- Configuring Routing Protocols Between PE and CE RoutersRIPEIGRPOSPFBGP
- Monitoring MPLS VPN Operation
- Troubleshooting MPLS VPN
Module 6: Complex MPLS VPNs
- Central Services VPNs
- Managed CE Router Service
- MPLS Managed Services
Module 7: Integrated Internet Access with MPLS VPNs
- VPN Internet Access Topologies
- VPN Internet Access Implementation Methods
- Separating Internet Access from VPN Services
- Internet Access Backbone as a Separate VPN
Module 8: MPLS Traffic Engineering
- Traffic Engineering (TE) Concepts
- MPLS TE Components
- MPLS TE Operations
- Configuring MPLS TE on Cisco IOS Platforms
- Monitoring Basic MPLS TE on Cisco IOS
Lab Outline: Labs are designed to assure learners a whole practical experience, through the following practical activities:
- Lab 1: Configure an IP Routed NetworkEstablish the Service Provider IGP Routing Environment.
- Lab 2: Enabling MPLS in the Core EnvironmentPerform initial configuration of MPLS on routers.
- Lab 3: Initial MPLS VPN SetupConfigure and verify MP-BGP and VRFs tables.
- Lab 4: Running EIGRP Between the PE and CE RoutersTurn on an EIGRP VPN.
- Lab 5: Running OSPF Between the PE and CE RoutersTurn on an OSPF VPN.
- Lab 6: Running BGP Between the PE and CE RoutersTurn on a BGP VPN. Configure the primary and backup BGP links.
- Lab 7: Configuring Overlapping VPNsEnable overlapping VPNs between multiple VPN clients.
- Lab 8: Merging Service ProvidersEnable MPLS with a central core device and migrate the MPLS core to IS-IS. Enable route reflectors in the core.
- Lab 9: Enabling Common Services VPNsConfigure a Network Management VPN and establish connectivity between the NMS VRF and other VRFs.
- Lab 10: Configuring Central Site Internet Connectivity with an MPLS VPNEstablish routing connectivity between the customer and Internet routers.
- Lab 11: Implementing Basic MPLS Traffic EngineeringEstablish basic MPLS TE in an MPLS VPN network environment.
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Course was great and the instructor had an answer for anything that was asked during the course.
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