Implementing Cisco MPLS (MPLS)

Implementing Cisco MPLS (MPLS) Course Description

Intended Audience for the Implementing Cisco MPLS (MPLS) Course

• Implementing Cisco MPLS (MPLS) v2.2 is recommended training for individuals seeking certification as a Cisco CCIP.

Training Packages & Career Tracks that include the Implementing Cisco MPLS (MPLS) Course

• Implementing Cisco MPLS (MPLS)

Implementing Cisco MPLS (MPLS) Course Objectives

• Describe how the service provider infrastructure is attacked
• 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

Recommended Prerequisites for the Implementing Cisco MPLS (MPLS) course

• CCNA® and CCENT Boot Camp (ICND1 and ICND2)

Implementing Cisco MPLS (MPLS) Course Outline

1. Introducing Basic MPLS Concepts
2. Introducing MPLS Labels and Label Stack
3. Identifying MPLS Applications
4. Discovering LDP Neighbors
5. Establishing the Service Provider IGP Routing Environment
6. Introducing Typical Label Distribution in Frame-Mode MPLS
7. Introducing Convergence in Frame-Mode MPLS
8. Introducing MPLS Label Allocation, Distribution, and Retention Modes
9. Introducing CEF Switching
10. Configuring Frame-Mode MPLS on Cisco IOS Platforms
11. Monitoring Frame-Mode MPLS on Cisco IOS Platforms
12. Troubleshooting Frame-Mode MPLS on Cisco IOS Platforms
13. Establishing the Core MPLS Environment
14. Introducing Virtual Private Networks
15. Introducing Overlay and Peer-to-Peer VPNs
16. Categorizing VPNs
17. Introducing MPLS VPN Architecture
18. Introducing MPLS VPN Routing Model
19. Forwarding MPLS VPN Packets
20. Using MPLS VPN Mechanisms of Cisco IOS Platforms
21. Configuring VRF Tables
22. Configuring an MP-BGP Session Between PE Routers
23. Configuring Small-Scale Routing Protocols Between PE and CE Routers
24. Monitoring MPLS VPN Operations
25. Initial MPLS VPN Setup
26. Running EIGRP Between PE and CE Routers
27. Configuring OSPF as the Routing Protocol Between PE and CE routers
28. Running OSPF Between PE and CE Routers
29. Running OSPF Between PE and CE Routers - complete
30. Configuring BGP as the Routing Protocol Between PE and CE routers
31. Troubleshooting MPLS VPNs
32. Running BGP Between PE and CE Routers

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  Michael G. - Over 22 years of professional experience in the IT field, including more than a decade as a Certified Trainer. - An expert in Cisco's Routing, Switching, Security, Voice and Wireless areas, as well as select Microsoft, Novell, CompTIA, Sun and CWNP courses. - High-skilled and acclaimed instructor. Has trained over 900 students at Netcom Learning. Bio: Michael has over 22 years of professional experience in the IT field, including more than a decade as a Certified Trainer. An expert in Cisco's Routing, Switching, Security, Voice and Wireless areas, Michael also teaches select Microsoft, Novell, CompTIA, Sun and CWNP courses. Michael's dedication and passion for teaching is unmatched. He has trained over 900 students at Netcom Learning since 2006 and his evaluation scores average 8.7 out of 9.

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