The Implementing Cisco MPLS Specialization teaches learners how to efficiently forward packets using MPLS, a high-performance technology that combines the speed of Layer 2 switching with the flexibility of Layer 3 routing. The Specialization features how to configure and troubleshoot MPLS networks, apply labels to packets, and integrate MPLS with protocols like Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) and Border Gateway Protocol (BGP).
Implementing Cisco MPLS Specialization
Implementing Cisco MPLS Specialization
Optimize MPLS for Scalable Network Solutions. Discover how MPLS quickly forwards packets using labels, bypassing Layer 3 routing.
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Beginner level
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2 months at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
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What you'll learn
Explain MPLS features, label assignment, distribution, and the peer-to-peer architecture for routing and forwarding
Understand Cisco IOS commands and their role in configuring, monitoring, and troubleshooting MPLS and VPN operations
Explore how MPLS VPN models enable managed services and internet access, and evaluate various access implementations
Gain insights into MPLS Traffic Engineering and its importance in optimizing network performance
Overview
Skills you'll gain
- Network Performance Management
- Network Planning And Design
- Multiprotocol Label Switching
- Network Administration
- TCP/IP
- Routing Protocols
- Open Shortest Path First (OSPF)
- Network Monitoring
- Network Routers
- Network Architecture
- Network Troubleshooting
- Network Protocols
- Network Routing
- Service Level
- Computer Networking
- Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
- Data Structures
- Wide Area Networks
- Network Engineering
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Specialization - 6 course series
What you'll learn
Describe the basic concepts, structure, and function of MPLS labels and MPLS label stack
Identify the different services in which you can use MPLS
Describe how LDP neighbors are discovered
Skills you'll gain
Multiprotocol Label Switching, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Architecture, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Engineering, Network Protocols, Network Routing, Network Routers, and TCP/IP
What you'll learn
Describe how the LIB, FIB, and LFIB tables are populated with label information
Monitor, troubleshoot, and learn how convergence occurs in a frame-mode MPLS network on Cisco IOS platforms
Explain the features of Cisco Express Forwarding switch and configure frame-mode MPLS on Cisco IOS platforms
Skills you'll gain
Multiprotocol Label Switching, Routing Protocols, Network Troubleshooting, Network Architecture, Network Planning And Design, System Configuration, Network Routing, Network Protocols, Data Structures, Debugging, and Network Monitoring
What you'll learn
Identify the major terminology and topology of VPNs
Describe the major architectural components and routing requirements of an MPLS VPN
Describe how packets are forwarded in an MPLS VPN environment
Skills you'll gain
Scalability, Computer Networking, Border Gateway Protocol, Network Engineering, Network Planning And Design, Network Performance Management, Network Troubleshooting, and Network Administration
What you'll learn
Describe the usage of VRF instances in an MPLS VPN environment, and configure VRF tables, MP-BGP, OSPF sessions between CE and PE routers
Configure small-scale routing protocols (static, RIP, and EIGRP) between CE and PE routers
Monitor and troubleshoot MPLS VPN operations
Skills you'll gain
Multiprotocol Label Switching, Routing Protocols, Border Gateway Protocol, Network Routing, Network Monitoring, Network Routers, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Troubleshooting, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Command-Line Interface, and Wide Area Networks
What you'll learn
Identify the characteristics of overlapping VPNs and the central services VPN solution
Identify advanced VRF import and export features and characteristics of the managed CE routers service
Implement Internet access as a separate VPN service on an MPLS VPN backbone
Skills you'll gain
Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Multiprotocol Label Switching, Routing Protocols, Network Architecture, Wide Area Networks, Service Level, Border Gateway Protocol, Computer Networking, Network Routers, Network Planning And Design, Network Routing, and Servers
What you'll learn
Identify basic TE and MPLS TE concepts, components, and operation
Create and configure MPLS TE
Monitor basic MPLS TE on Cisco IOS platforms
Skills you'll gain
Multiprotocol Label Switching, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Monitoring, Network Performance Management, Network Engineering, Algorithms, Network Administration, Routing Protocols, Network Planning And Design, Network Troubleshooting, Network Routing, Network Protocols, and System Configuration
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Frequently asked questions
The average user will take 2-3 months and 2 hours per week.
Students will need intermediate to advanced knowledge of Cisco IOS Software configuration and configuring and troubleshooting of EIGRP, OSPF, IS-IS, and BGP.
Yes. Each course is designed to provide needed knowledge for the next course.
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