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Implementing Cisco MPLS (MPLS)

Length Price Version
5 days $6490.00 (inc GST) 3.0

Overview
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.
This recent update to the course reflects the most-recent developments in network design and technologies, using real-
world scenarios to help reinforce the learning of key objectives.
The course leads to the MPLS exam 642-611 MPLS.

Skills Gained
Upon completing this 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

(MPLS exam is 642-611 MPLS)

Key Topics
1. MPLS Features

Describing Basic MPLS Concepts

Describing MPLS Labels and Label Stack
Identifying MPLS Applications

2. Label Assignment and Distribution

Discovering LDP Neighbors

Describing Typical Label Distribution in Frame-Mode MPLS
Describing Convergence in Frame-Mode MPLS
Lab 2-1: Establishing the Service Provider IGP Routing Environment

3. Frame-Mode MPLS Implementation on Cisco IOS Platforms

Using Cisco Express Forwarding Switching

Configuring Frame-Mode MPLS on Cisco IOS Platforms
Monitoring Frame-Mode MPLS on Cisco IOS Platforms
 Troubleshooting Frame-Mode MPLS on Cisco IOS Platforms
Lab 3-1: Establishing the Core MPLS Environment

4. MPLS Virtual Private Network Technology

Introducing Virtual Private Networks

Introducing MPLS VPN Architecture
Introducing the MPLS VPN Routing Model
Forwarding MPLS VPN Packets

5. MPLS VPN Implementation

Using MPLS VPN Mechanisms of Cisco IOS Platforms

Configuring VRF Tables
Configuring an MP-BGP Session Between PE Routers
Configuring Small-Scale Routing Protocols Between PE and CE Routers
Monitoring MPLS VPN Operations
Configuring OSPF as the Routing Protocol Between PE and CE Routers
Configuring BGP as the Routing Protocol Between PE and CE Routers
Troubleshooting MPLS VPNs
Lab 5-1: Configuring Initial MPLS VPN Setup
Lab 5-2: Running EIGRP Between PE and CE Routers
Lab 5-3: Running OSPF Between PE and CE Routers
Lab 5-4: Running BGP Between PE and CE Routers

6. Complex MPLS VPNs

Introducing Overlapping VPNs

Introducing Central Services VPNs
Using Advanced VRF Import and Export Features
Introducing the Managed CE Routers Service
Lab 6-1: Establishing Overlapping VPNs
Lab 6-2: Merging Service Providers
Lab 6-3: Establishing a Common Services VPN

7. Internet Access and MPLS VPNs

Combining Internet Access with MPLS VPNs

Implementing Separate Internet Access and VPN Services
Implementing Internet Access as a Separate VPN
Lab 7-1: Establishing Central Site Internet Connectivity with an MPLS VPN

8. MPLS Traffic Engineering Overview

Introducing Traffic Engineering Concepts

Understanding MPLS TE Components
Configuring MPLS Traffic Engineering on Cisco IOS Platforms
Monitoring Basic MPLS TE on Cisco IOS Platforms
Lab 8-1: Implementing Basic MPLS TE

Target Audience
Systems engineers, channel partners, customers and employees.

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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

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