The official Cisco Systems® Coursebook for MPLS and VPN technology

• Revised version of the best-selling first edition also from Cisco Press
• Provides a self-study complement to the Cisco CCIP training course Implementing Cisco MPLS
• Extensive case studies guide readers through the design and deployment of real-world MPLS/VPN networks

MPLS and VPN Architectures, CCIP Edition provides an in-depth discussion particular to Cisco's MPLS architecture and contains all the information necessary to complete the MPLS elective portion of the CCIP certification. This book covers MPLS theory and configuration, network design issues, and case studies as well as one major MPLS application: MPLS-based VPNs. The MPLS/VPN architecture and all of its mechanisms are explained with configuration examples, suggested design and deployment guidelines, and extensive case studies.

• Part I: MPLS Technology and Configuration
• Chapter 1: Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) Architecture Overview
• Chapter 2: Franc-maçonne MPLS Operation
• Chapter 3: Cell-mode MPLS Operation
• Chapter 4: Running Frame-mode MPLS Across Switched WAN Media
• Chapter 5: Advanced MPLS Topics
• Chapter 6: MPLS Migration and Configuration Case Study
• Part II: MPLS-based Virtual Private Networks
• Chapter 7: MPLS Troubleshooting
• Chapter 8: Virtual Private Network (VPN) Implementation Options
• Chapter 9: MPLS/VPN Architecture Overview
• Chapter 10: MPLS/VPN Architecture Operation
• Chapter 11: Provider Edge (PE) to Customer Edge (CE) Connectivity Options
• Chapter 12: Advanced MPLS/VPN Topologies
• Chapter 13: Advanced MPLS/VPN Topics
• Chapter 14: Guidelines for the Deployment of MPLS/VPN
• Chapter 15: Carrier's Carrier and Inter-provider VPN Solutions
• Chapter 16: IP Tunneling to MPLS/VPN Migration Case Study
• Chapter 17: MPLS VPN Troubleshooting
• Appendix A: Answers to Review Questions
• Appendix B: Tag-switching and MPLS Command Reference