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Course ID: CSI-HO-011
Course Description:
Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) is a high-performance method for forwarding packets through a network. It enables routers at the edge of a network to apply simple labels to packets. This technique also allows labels to be assigned specifically for private customer networks, insuring separation of customer IP addresses from service provider IP addresses.
Leveraging the labeling paradigm has to be combined with flexible, intelligent high speed routing in order to properly support Layer 3 VPN services. Peering with customers without polution of global routing tables is a second key concept that is introduced and practiced in this course.
Knowing the fundamentals of the MPLS Layer 3 VPNs (Layer 3 Virtual Private Networks) is vital to anyone who is in the networking field today, whether it be Service Provider level or Enterprise level. This insightful and revealing course has been designed to focus on the systems approach, the engineering thinking behind the world of MPLS L3 VPN Networking.
The course is a combination of knowledge training, systems analysis, with hands-on exercises using Cisco routers and Cisco IOS, revealing the details of MPLS Layer 3 VPNs in a swift, comprehensive, and understandable way.
1-Day Instructor Led Hands On Lab Class
Available in either Web Based delivery or On-Site Delivery
Course Objectives:
To develop a "hands-on" skill set targeted at MPLS Layer 3 VPN peering and networking in the following key areas:
* MPLS Label Usage and L3 VPN Network Architecture
* L3 VPN Signaling and Control of Label Distribution
* Standard Layer 3 VPNs Solution including MP-BGP
* Layer 3 VPN Topology options
* Gaining Internet Access for L3VPN Customers
* Identify the Cisco IOS command syntax required to successfully configure, monitor, and troubleshoot MPLS L3 VPN operations on frame, and switched WAN interfaces, given a diagram of a typical MPLS L3 VPN network solutions
Course Outline:
Section 1: The Groundwork
* Course Overview and Introductions
Section 2: Legacy L2 and L3 VPN Overview
* Layer 2 “Network” VPNs
* Layer 3 IP VPNs
* Opportunities Moving Forward
Section 3: MPLS L3 VPN Introduction
* L3 VPN Services & Types
* A Quick Recap on BGP
* LAB 1: Network Verification
Section 4: The MPLS L3 VPN Solution
* The Problem we need to Solve
* VRF’s, Route Distinguishers & Route Targets
* Modifying BGP for MPLS L3 VPN
* Dual Label Stack
* Modifying VPN Topology
Section 5: PE to CE Control Plane
* Message Formats for BGP
* Control Plane Operational Models
Section 6: MPLS L3 VPN Configuration
* VRF’s, RD’s, and RT’s
* LAB 2: VRF Configuration
* BGP Address Families
* LAB 3: M-BGP
* PE to CE Routing
* LAB 4: PE-CE Routing
* Troubleshooting MPLS L3 VPNs
Section 7: A Review of Key MPLS L3 VPN Concepts
Optional Section: Advanced VRF Features
Audience:
The target audience for this course is anyone in Engineering, Test, Customer Support, Technical Marketing, or even Sales and Marketing that requires a solid and complete understanding of the fundamental operations of MPLS Layer 3 VPN and desires hands-on skills that can be applied to their job function.
Ideal candidates are:
* Network Design Engineers that need to understand MPLS L3VPN services and applications
* Network Management individuals that are providing element and network management tools
* Technical sales individuals that must be able to correlate features with functionality
* Technical marketing individuals that want more than just a basic understanding of MPLS L3VPN
* Certification Track individuals that need to expand their knowledge and studies
* Network Administrators
Course Prerequisites:
This course to appeal to anyone needing the skills and knowledge of MPLS L3VPNs. The ideal student will have some experience in networking and operations, with knowledge of basic MPLS, IP addressing and routing. All students must attend with a lap-top computer in order to interface to the Router Lab. If the course is held at a classroom where computers are available, the Lap-top computer will not be required.
Course Materials:
Students will be provided with a Course Student Guide and a Lab Guide. Also, a lab system for configuration and labs will be provided.
Related Content:
This course is part of the CellStream "101 Series" Courses. This course should be taken prior to any 201, or 401 classes. Related to this course and a great next step is the IPv4 Routing 101 class. After this class, if interested in the next generation IP, you should consider the Hands On IPv6 class.