Implementing Cisco MPLS (MPLS)

Course Overview

Multiprotocol Label Switching integrates the performance and traffic-management capabilities of data link Layer 2 with the scalability and flexibility of network Layer 3 routing. So, when used in conjunction with other standard technologies, MPLS gives the ability to support value-added features and service offerings. Implementing Cisco MPLS (MPLS) is a 5-day instructor-led class providing students with in-depth knowledge of MPLS and MPLS VPNs design, implementation and configuration skills for new features and functions in an existing routed environment. This class uses IoS (15.2).

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Price:

$3,995

Duration:

5 days

Version:

3.0

After completion of this course, students will be able to describe the features of MPLS Describe how MPLS labels are assigned and distributed Configure and troubleshoot frame-mode MPLS on Cisco IOS platforms Describe the MPLS peer-to-peer architecture and explain the routing and packet-forwarding model in this architecture Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot VPN operations Describe 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 Describe the tasks and commands that are necessary to implement MPLS TE.

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 NeighborsLabel-Distributing Protocols
Lesson 2: Introducing Typical Label Distribution in Frame-Mode MPLS
Lesson 3: Introducing Convergence in Frame-Mode MPLS
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
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
Lesson 6: Configuring OSPF as the Routing Protocol Between PE and CE Routers
Lesson 7: Configuring BGP as the Routing Protocol Between PE and CE Routers
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
Lesson 5: Module Summary
Lesson 6: Module Self-Check

Discovery 1: Verifying CEF Switching

Discovery 2: Enabling MPLS

Discovery 3: Change IP TTL Propagation

Discovery 4: Configure MP-IBGP

Discovery 5: Configure the VRF Instances

Discovery 6: Configure RIP as a PE-CE Routing Protocol

Discovery 7: Configure EIGRP as a PE-CE Routing Protocol

Discovery 8: Configure OSPF as a PE-CE Routing Protocol

Discovery 9: Configure BGP as a PE-CE Routing Protocol

Discovery 10: Configure a Central Services VPN

Discovery 11: Configure MPLS Traffic Engineering

Challenge 1: Implement the Service Provider’s and Customer’s IP Addressing and IGP Routing

Challenge 2: Implement the Core MPLS Environment in the Service Provider Network

Challenge 3: Implement EIGRP Based VPNs

Challenge 4: Implement OSPF Based MPLS VPNs

Challenge 5: Implement BGP Based MPLS VPNs

Challenge 6: Implement MPLS Traffic Engineering

To fully benefit from this course, students should have the following prerequisite skills and knowledge:

Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Cisco IOS Software configuration Configuring and troubleshooting EIGRP, OSPF, IS-IS and BGP Skills and knowledge equivalent to those learned in: Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices, Part 1 (ICND1) and Part 2 (ICND2), or Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices: Accelerated (CCNAX) Implementing Cisco IP Routing (ROUTE) Configuring BGP on Cisco Routers (BGP) Building Cisco Service Provider Next-Generation Networks Part 1 (SPNGN1) Building Cisco Service Provider Next-Generation Networks Part 2 (SPNGN2) Deploying Cisco Service Provider Network Routing (SPROUTE) Deploying Cisco Service Provider Advanced Network Routing (SPADVROUTE)

This course is intended primarily for network administrators, network engineers, network managers and systems engineers who would like to implement MPLS and MPLS Traffic Engineering. Secondary target audience: This course is intended for network designers and project managers. The course is also recommended to all individuals preparing for MPLS exam.