Associated Certifications: CCIP
This is a 5 day Instructor-led course. This course replaces version 2.1 with the following enhancements: Improved labs, Clearer explanations, More information on VPNs, An introduction to Traffic Engineering, Correction of errors in previous version, Elimination from course of ATM-related references.
Course Contents
• Introducing Basic MPLS Concepts, Labels and Label Stack
• Identifying MPLS Applications, Discovering LDP Neighbors
• Establishing the Service Provider IGP Routing Environment
• Introducing Typical Label Distribution in Frame-Mode MPLS
• Introducing Convergence in Frame-Mode MPLS
• Introducing MPLS Label Allocation, Distribution, and Retention Modes
• Introducing CEF Switching, Virtual Private Networks
• Configuring & Monitoring Frame-Mode MPLS on Cisco IOS Platforms
• Troubleshooting Frame-Mode MPLS on Cisco IOS Platforms
• Establishing the Core MPLS Environment, Categorizing VPNs
• Introducing Overlay and Peer-to-Peer VPNs
• Introducing MPLS VPN Architecture, Routing Model
• Forwarding MPLS VPN Packets, Configuring VRF Tables
• Using MPLS VPN Mechanisms of Cisco IOS Platforms
• Configuring an MP-BGP Session Between PE Routers
• Configuring Small-Scale Routing Protocols Between PE and CE Routers
• Monitoring MPLS VPN Operations, Initial MPLS VPN Setup
• Running EIGRP Between PE and CE Routers
• Configuring & Running OSPF as the Routing Protocol Between PE and CE routers
• Configuring & Running BGP as the Routing Protocol Between PE and CE routers
• Troubleshooting MPLS VPNs
Detailed Table of Content
Target Group
Channel Partner / Reseller, Customer, Employees
Knowledge 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 ROUTE - Implementing Cisco IP Routing and BGP - Configuring BGP on Cisco Routers. Practical experience with deploying and operating networks based on Cisco network devices and Cisco IOS is strongly recommended. The course QOS is highly recommended because QoS knowledge is assumed in several sections of the course.
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