Traditionally, ISPs and large Enterprise networks have used overlay or peer-to-peer models to implement Virtual Private Networks (VPN). Multi-Protocol Label Switching (MPLS) VPNs provide the benefits of both the overlay and peer-to-peer models without their inherent detriments. This course teaches attendees how to implement, deploy, and troubleshoot MPLS VPNs in a variety of large scale network scenarios.

To ensure attendees maximize their learning, students learn to build the MPLS VPN network using a building block approach. Attendees begin by building and scaling Intranet and Extranet MPLS VPN networks. Once complete, students add Internet access to the VPNs using several commonly encountered methods. These complex networks are then migrated into multiple Autonomous Systems (AS) where Inter-AS VPNs and Carrier Supporting Carrier VPNs are implemented. As each technology scenario is introduced and implemented, a heavy focus is placed on troubleshooting and correcting "real world" problems. Finally, attendees troubleshoot connectivity and transport problems that are inserted into the network by the instructor.

Course Objectives

After completing this course the student should be able to:

• Identify methods of deploying MPLS VPNs in a variety of network scenarios.
• Select the best MPLS VPN method to implement for a given network scenario.
• Implement the chosen MPLS VPN solution and verify that it is functioning as intended.
• Identify and troubleshoot frequently encountered MPLS VPN problems in each implemented scenario.

Course Introduction

Implement and Troubleshoot MPLS

Implement Intranet and Extranet MPLS VPNs

Troubleshoot MPLS VPNs

Scale MPLS VPNs

Implement and Troubleshoot MPLS VPN Internet Access

Implement and Troubleshoot Inter-AS MPLS VPNs

Navigating the Lab

Implement and Troubleshoot MPLS

Implement MPLS VPNs

Scale MPLS VPNs

Implement and Troubleshoot MPLS VPN Internet Access

Implement and Troubleshoot Inter-AS MPLS VPNs

• Configure a Cisco IOS device using the command-line interface (CLI) as taught in Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices (ICND).
• Describe in detail how IP routing and routers operate, including how network protocols function, and how IP addressing and subnetting works as taught in ICND and Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks (BSCI).
• Configure and troubleshoot IP routing and route redistribution in large scale networks using OSPF, RIPv2, BGPv4, and static routing protocols as taught in ICND and BSCI.
• Configure and troubleshoot basic MPLS functionality as taught in MPLS Technology Essentials (MPLSTE) and ISP Workshop and MPLS (IFMV)

• Individuals who deploy MPLS VPN networks.
• Individuals who design Service Provider or large Enterprise networks that include MPLS VPN services.