MPLS and VPN Architecture: CCIP Edition

Author: Zhao Bin
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Publish Date: 2003-04-01
Features: This book covers the main content of MPLS theory, configuration, and network design, as well as a major MPLS application—MPLS-based VPN. Through configuration examples, design and deployment guides, and numerous case studies, it elaborates on the architecture and all mechanisms of MPLS/VPN, while also introducing MPLS troubleshooting and MPLS/VPN troubleshooting. Self-assessment questions are provided at the end of each chapter to help readers prepare for the CCIPMPLS exam. The book consists of 17 chapters. Chapters 1–7 introduce MPLS technology and its configuration, including Frame-mode MPLS and Cell-mode MPLS, running Frame-mode MPLS on switched WAN media, advanced MPLS topics, MPLS migration, and configuration case studies, as well as MPLS troubleshooting. Chapters 8–17 cover MPLS-based Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), including methods for implementing VPNs, MPLS/VPN architecture, provider edge to customer edge connection methods, advanced MPLS/VPN topologies, advanced MPLS/VPN topics, MPLS/VPN deployment guides, carrier's carrier VPN solutions, case studies on migrating from IP tunneling technology to MPLS/VPN, and MPLS/VPN troubleshooting. This book covers the main content of MPLS theory, configuration, and network design, as well as a major MPLS application—MPLS-based VPN. Through configuration examples, design and deployment guides, and numerous case studies, it elaborates on the architecture and all mechanisms of MPLS/VPN, while also introducing MPLS troubleshooting and MPLS/VPN troubleshooting. Self-assessment questions are provided at the end of each chapter to help readers prepare for the CCIPMPLS exam. The book consists of 17 chapters. Chapters 1–7 introduce MPLS technology and its configuration, including Frame-mode MPLS and Cell-mode MPLS, running Frame-mode MPLS on switched WAN media, advanced MPLS topics, MPLS migration, and configuration case studies, as well as MPLS troubleshooting. Chapters 8–17 cover MPLS-based Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), including methods for implementing VPNs, MPLS/VPN architecture, provider edge to customer edge connection methods, advanced MPLS/VPN topologies, advanced MPLS/VPN topics, MPLS/VPN deployment guides, carrier's carrier VPN solutions, case studies on migrating from IP tunneling technology to MPLS/VPN, and MPLS/VPN troubleshooting. This book is a recommended textbook for CCIP candidates preparing for the MPLSVPN exam and also serves as a practical guide for understanding, designing, and deploying MPLS-based VPNs.