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Implementing Cisco MPLS

(MPLS) v2.0

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MPLS v2.02

Course Introduction

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Course Objectives
Describe basic MPLS frame-mode and cell-mode
architectures and identify how they support applications
that are used to address the drawbacks in traditional IP
routing
Describe the LDP process by explaining label allocation,
label distribution, label retention, label convergence, and
penultimate hop popping in both frame and cell modes
Identify the Cisco IOS command syntax that is required to
successfully configure and monitor MPLS operations on
frame, switched WAN, and LC-ATM interfaces
Describe the peer-to-peer architecture of MPLS and
explain the routing and packet forwarding model in this
architecture
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MPLS v2.04

Course Objectives (Cont.)

Identify the Cisco IOS command syntax that is required

to successfully configure, monitor, and troubleshoot
VPN operations for a simple VPN solution
Identify the Cisco IOS command syntax that is required to
successfully configure VPN operations for complex VPN
solutions and describe how these solutions are used to
implement managed services and Internet access
Identify the Cisco IOS command syntax that is required to
successfully configure, monitor, and troubleshoot an
MPLS VPN and Internet integration

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MPLS v2.05

Cisco Certifications

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MPLS v2.06

Prerequisite Learner Skills

and Knowledge
Cisco CCNA

BSCI
Implementing Cisco
MPLS (MPLS)
QOS

BGP

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MPLS v2.07

Learner Responsibilities

Complete
prerequisites
Introduce
yourself
Ask questions

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MPLS v2.08

General Administration

Class-Related
Sign-in sheet

Facilities-Related

Course materials

Site emergency
procedures

Length and times

Rest rooms

Attire

Telephones/faxes
Break and lunchroom
locations

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MPLS v2.09

Course Flow Diagram

Day 1

Day 2

Course
Introduction

A
M

MPLS Virtual
Private
Networks
Technology

MPLS Concepts

Day 3
MPLS VPN
Implementation
(Cont.)

Day 4

Day 5
Internet
Access from
an MPLS VPN

Complex
MPLS VPNs

Label
Assignment
and Distribution

Lab

Lunch
P
M

Frame-Mode
and Cell-Mode
MPLS
Implementation
on Cisco IOS
Platforms

MPLS VPN
Implementation

Lab

Complex
MPLS VPNs
(Cont.)

Lab

Wrap-up
Lab

Lab
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MPLS v2.010

Cisco Icons and Symbols

Router

Edge Label
Switch
Router

Workgroup Switch

ATM
Switch

Network
Cloud,
White

Line: Ethernet

Line: Serial

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MPLS v2.011

Learner Introductions

Your name
Your
company
Skills and
knowledge
Brief history
Objective

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MPLS v2.012

Course Evaluations

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MPLS v2.013