MPLS

MPLS Fundamentals

• Explain basic core MPLS technology and concepts
• Explain the function of MPLS Labels and Label Stack
• Identify MPLS Applications

MPLS Operation

• Describe the characteristics and behaviors of Label Distribution in Frame-mode MPLS
• Explain Convergence in Frame-mode MPLS
• Describe the characteristics and behaviors of Label Distribution over LC-ATM Interfaces and VC Merge
• Describe the features of MPLS Label Allocation, Distribution, and Retention Modes
• Explain the process of LDP Neighbor Discovery

Frame-Mode/Cell-Mode MPLS Implementation, Configuration and Troubleshooting

• Identify the functions of CEF Switching
• Explain and configure Frame-mode MPLS on Cisco IOS platforms
• Monitor MPLS on Cisco IOS platforms - Frame-mode interfaces
• Troubleshoot Frame-Mode MPLS configurations on Cisco IOS Platforms
• Explain and configure Label-Controlled ATM MPLS
• Explain and configure LC-ATM MPLS over ATM Virtual Path
• Monitor LC-ATM MPLS on Cisco IOS platforms

MPLS Virtual Private Networks Technology

• Describe the characteristics and functions of Virtual Private Networks
• Describe Overlay and Peer-to-Peer VPNs
• Explain Major VPN Categorization
• Describe MPLS VPN Architecture
• Describe the MPLS VPN Routing Model
• Explain the process of MPLS VPN Packet Forwarding

MPLS VPN Implementation, Configuration and Troubleshooting

• Explain MPLS VPN Mechanisms supported on Cisco Platforms
• Configure VRF tables
• Configure MP-BGP Session between PE routers
• Configure Small Scale Routing Protocols
• Monitor MPLS VPN Operation
• Configure OSPF as the Routing Protocol
• Configure BGP as the Routing Protocol
• Troubleshoot basic MPLS VPN configuration errors

Complex MPLS VPNs

• Describe the advanced VRF Import/Export Features
• Explain the characteristics of Overlapping VPNs
• Explain the features of Central Services VPNs
• Describe Managed CE Router Service

Internet Access from a MPLS VPN

• Explain VPN Internet Access Topologies
• Describe VPN Internet Access Implementation Methods
• Describe the methods to Separate Internet Access from VPN Service
• Internet Access Backbone as a Separate VPN