This course covers MPLS concepts, installation, migration, operation, inspection, and troubleshooting. 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.
Objectives
- Label and Tag Distribution Protocol
- MPLS VPNs/VPN deployment models
- Multi-protocol BGP
- MPLS VPN configurations, integration, and management
Who Can Take This Course
- Anyone responsible for designing, implementing, and/or troubleshooting MPLS networks or solutions based on MPLS technology.
- Individuals working toward CCIP certification.
Prerequisites
Follow-On Courses
Certification Programs
This course is part of the following programs
Course Content
1. MPLS Concepts
- MPLS Labels and Label Stack
- MPLS Applications
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
3. Frame-Mode MPLS Implementation on Cisco IOS Platforms
- CEF Switching
- Configuring Frame-Mode MPLS
- Monitoring Frame-Mode MPLS
- Troubleshooting Frame-Mode MPLS
4. MPLS Virtual Private Network (VPN) Technology
- VPN Categorization
- MPLS VPN Architecture
- MPLS VPN Routing Model
- MPLS VPN Packet Forwarding
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 Routers
- Monitoring MPLS VPN Operation
- Troubleshooting MPLS VPN
6. Complex MPLS VPNs
- Advanced VRF Import/Export Features
- Overlapping VPNs
- Central Services VPNs
- Managed CE Router Service
- MPLS Managed Services
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
8. MPLS Traffic Engineering
- Traffic Engineering (TE) Concepts
- MPLS TE Components
- Configuring MPLS TE on Cisco IOS Platforms
- Monitoring Basic MPLS TE on Cisco IOS
Labs
Lab 1: Configure an IP Routed Network
Establish the Service Provider IGP Routing Environment.
Lab 2: Enabling MPLS in the Core Environment
Perform initial configuration of MPLS on routers.
Lab 3: Initial MPLS VPN Setup
Configure and verify MP-BGP and VRFs tables.
Lab 4: Running EIGRP Between the PE and CE Routers
Turn on an EIGRP VPN.
Lab 5: Running OSPF Between the PE and CE Routers
Turn on an OSPF VPN.
Lab 6: Running BGP Between the PE and CE Routers
Turn on a BGP VPN. Configure the primary and backup BGP links.
Lab 7: Configuring Overlapping VPNs
Enable overlapping VPNs between multiple VPN clients.
Lab 8: Merging Service Providers
Enable 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 VPNs
Configure a Network Management VPN and establish connectivity between the NMS VRF and other VRFs.
Lab 10: Configuring Central Site Internet Connectivity with an MPLS VPN
Establish routing connectivity between the customer and Internet routers.
Lab 11: Implementing Basic MPLS Traffic Engineering
Establish basic MPLS TE in an MPLS VPN network environment.