Chapter 9

Network Virtualization

This chapter covers the following topics:

  • MPLS: This section covers critical MPLS topics and network design elements for MPLS.

  • Software-Defined Networks: This section covers SD-WAN and SD-LAN in a vendor-agnostic perspective to provide the corresponding network design elements associated with the inherent capabilities these solutions provide.

This chapter covers the different design options and considerations of network virtualization options, including the forwarding and control plane mechanisms of MPLS, MP-BGP, and software-defined networking.

This chapter covers the following “CCDE v3.0 Core Technology List” sections:

  • 4.1 Multiprotocol Label Switching

  • 4.2 Layer 2 and 3 VPN and tunneling technologies

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