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MPLS Training

Cisco MPLS and VPN Training

Implementing Cisco MPLS (MPLS) v3.0 is a 5-day training program is designed to introduce you to MPLS concepts, installation, migration, operation, inspection, and troubleshooting. You'll start with an overview of MPLS and its operation, after which you'll concentrate on MPLS Virtual Private Network (VPN) deployment. The MPLS fundamentals covered in this class will provide the theory and hands-on knowledge to implement, integrate, and deploy an MPLS infrastructure. The MPLS VPN lecture and labs will cover the models, diversity, implementation, troubleshooting, and flexibility of MPLS VPNs.

40 CLC or $3695

Eligble for 40 CE Credits

Pay with 40 Learning Credits

40 CLC or $3695

Eligble for 40 CE Credits

Pay with 40 Learning Credits

  • The primary audience for this course is as follows:

    • Anyone responsible for designing, implementing, or troubleshooting MPLS networks or solutions based on MPLS technology

    • Individuals working toward CCIP certification

  • The knowledge and skills that a learner should have before attending this course are as follows:

    • BGP - Configuring BGP on Cisco Routers v4.0

  • Upon completing this course, the learner will be able to meet these overall objectives:

    • Label and tag distribution protocol

    • MPLS VPNs/VPN deployment models

    • Multiprotocol BGP

    • MPLS VPN configurations, integration, and management

  • Module 1: MPLS Concepts

    • MPLS Labels and Label Stack

    • MPLS Applications

    Module 2: MPLS Label Assignment and Distribution

    • Discovering LDP Neighbors

    • Label Distribution in Frame-Mode MPLS

    • Convergence in Frame-Mode MPLS

    • MPLS Label Allocation, Distribution, and Retention Modes

    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 RoutersRIP

    • EIGRP

    • OSPF

    • BGP

    • 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

  • 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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