Implementing Cisco MPLS (MPLS)

What you need to know

This training will help you:

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

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

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

There are no prerequisites for this training. However, the knowledge and skills you are recommended to have before attending this training are:

These skills can be found in the following Cisco Learning Offerings: