This course provides an overview of MPLS technology, concepts and terminology, and an introduction to MPLS implementation and operation in a multiservice IP+ATM network consisting of BPX and MGX switches.

Course Objectives

After completing this course the student should be able to:

• Explain the background, concepts and terminology for ATM Multiprotocol Label switching (MPLS)
• Describe the functions and operation of the Label Distribution Protocol
• Describe the role of the Virtual Switch Interface (VSI) and the Label Switch Controller (LSC)
• Perform the basic configuration of a BPX switch and associated LSC for operation as an ATM Label Switch Router (LSR)
• Perform the basic configuration of an MGX-PXM1 concentrator and MGX-PXM1E switch with RPM(s) for operation as a Label Edge Router (LER)
• Perform the basic configuration of an MGX-PXM45 concentrator with RPM(s) for operation as an LSC
• Setup MPLS interoperation of MGX-PXM1 and MGX-PXM1E LERs and MGX-PXM45 LSC using a Virtual Path (VP) tunnel
• Describe the function and operation of Multi-LVC for MPLS-QoS in an ATM MPLS network
• Set up MUlti-LVCs on an existing MPLS-enabled network node
• Describe the function and operation of Virtual Private Networks (VPN) in an ATM MPLS network
• Set up and verify VPN operation in a sample network
• Describe the function and operation of RPM 1:N redundancy in MGX platforms
• Describe the function and operation of LSC redundancy in BPX and MGX platforms
• Given a sample network configure and verify RPM 1:N and LSC redundancy

Course Intro

MPLS Background and Concepts

Label Distribution Protocol

MPLS implementation on the BPX 8650 Switch

MPLS Implementation on MGX nodes

MPLS Quality of Service

MPLS Virtual Private Networks