MPLS Configuration On Cisco IOS Software

About this book

A complete configuration manual for MPLS MPLS VPNs MPLS TE QoS Any Transport over MPLS (AToM) and VPLS MPLS Configuration on Cisco IOS Software is a complete and detailed resource to the configuration of Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) networks and associated features. Through its practical hands-on approach youll become familiar with MPLS technologies and their configurations using Cisco IOS Software. MPLS Configuration on Cisco IOS Software covers basic-to-advanced MPLS concepts and configuration. Beyond its emphasis on MPLS youll learn about applications and deployments associated with MPLS such as traffic engineering (TE) Layer 2 virtual private networks (VPN) and Virtual Private LAN Service (VPLS). Youll receive practical guidance and deployment scenarios that can be enhanced by re-creation of the setups and configurations demonstrated within this book. Youll move quickly from a brief overview of MPLS technology and basic MPLS configuration on Cisco routers to more advanced topics. Several chapters provide instruction on VPN connectivity options including implementing Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) in MPLS VPNs. Youll receive configuration guidelines for advanced MPLS implementations such as MPLS TE quality of service (QoS) and extranet VPNs. Youll learn about implementation of Layer 2 VPNs versus Layer 3 VPNs with Cisco Any Transport over MPLS (AToM). And youll see demonstrations of implementing VPLS on Cisco routers complete with the configurations and platform support. I highly recommend MPLS Configuration on Cisco IOS Software as required reading for those in search of practical guidance of the technology and nuances of configuring MPLS for next-generation networks for voice video data and application service offerings across a wide variety of deployment scenarios. Carlos Dominguez Senior Vice President Worldwide Service Provider Operations Cisco Systems This book is part of the Networking Technology Series from Cisco Press which offers networking professionals valuable information for constructing efficient networks understanding new technologies and building successful careers.