Chapter 5
Enterprise MPLS
In this chapter, we discuss the following:
What enterprise MPLS is and why it is becoming more and more common in modern networks
The key components of enterprise MPLS
How well enterprise MPLS integrates with other domains
Lessons learned and best practices on deploying enterprise MPLS
Overview
Today’s multi-domain networks have one theme in common: they are all based on using flexible overlay fabrics for their traffic by utilizing a highly available underlay infrastructure. Multi-Protocol Label Switching (MPLS) is no different. MPLS is one of the oldest overlay technologies to be used and has a proven track record of being very dependable. Believe it or not, if you are trying to access any application or resource ...
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