Book description
A practical guide to understanding, designing, and deploying MPLS and MPLS-enabled VPNs
In-depth analysis of the Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) architecture
Detailed discussion of the mechanisms and features that constitute the architecture
Learn how MPLS scales to support tens of thousands of VPNs
Extensive case studies guide you through the design and deployment of real-world MPLS/VPN networks
Configuration examples and guidelines assist in configuring MPLS on Cisco® devices
Design and implementation options help you build various VPN topologies
Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) is an innovative technique for high-performance packet forwarding. There are many uses for this new technology, both within a service-provider environment and within the enterprise network, and the most widely deployed usage today is the enabling of Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). With the introduction of MPLS-enabled VPNs, network designers are able to better scale their networks than with the methods available in the past.
Network engineers and administrators need quick, effective education on this technology to efficiently deploy MPLS-enabled VPNs within their networks. With that goal in mind, MPLS and VPN Architectures provides an in-depth discussion particular to Cisco's MPLS architecture. 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 its mechanisms are explained with configuration examples, suggested design and deployment guidelines, and extensive case studies.
MPLS and VPN Architectures is your practical guide to understanding, designing, and deploying MPLS and MPLS-based VPNs.
Table of contents
- Copyright
- About the Authors
- About the Technical Reviewers
- Acknowledgments
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I. MPLS Technology and Configuration
- 1. Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) Architecture Overview
- 2. Frame-mode MPLS Operation
- 3. Cell-mode MPLS Operation
- 4. Running Frame-mode MPLS Across Switched WAN Media
- 5. Advanced MPLS Topics
- 6. MPLS Migration and Configuration Case Study
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2. MPLS-based Virtual Private Networks
- 7. Virtual Private Network (VPN) Implementation Options
- 8. MPLS/VPN Architecture Overview
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9. MPLS/VPN Architecture Operation
- Case Study: Basic MPLS/VPN Intranet Service
- Configuration of VRFs
- Route Distinguishers and VPN-IPv4 Address Prefixes
- BGP Extended Community Attribute
- Basic PE to CE Link Configuration
- Association of Interfaces to VRFs
- Multiprotocol BGP Usage and Deployment
- Outbound Route Filtering (ORF) and Route Refresh Features
- MPLS/VPN Data Plane—Packet Forwarding
- Summary
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10. Provider Edge (PE) to Customer Edge (CE) Connectivity Options
- VPN Customer Access into the MPLS/VPN Backbone
- BGP-4 Between Service Provider and Customer Networks
- Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) Between PE- and CE-routers
- Separation of VPN Customer Routing Information
- Propagation of OSPF Routes Across the MPLS/VPN Backbone
- PE-to-CE Connectivity—OSPF with Site Area 0 Support
- PE-to-CE Connectivity—OSPF Without Site Area 0 Support
- VPN Customer Connectivity—MPLS/VPN Design Choices
- Summary
- 11. Advanced MPLS/VPN Topologies
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12. Advanced MPLS/VPN Topics
- MPLS/VPN: Scaling the Solution
- Routing Convergence Within an MPLS-enabled VPN Network
- Advertisement of Routes Across the Backbone
- Introduction of Route Reflector Hierarchy
- BGP Confederations Deployment
- PE-router Provisioning and Scaling
- Additional Connectivity Requirements—Internet Access
- Internet Connectivity Through Firewalls
- Internet Access—Static Default Routing
- Separate BGP Session Between PE- and CE-routers
- Internet Connectivity Through Dynamic Default Routing
- Additional Lookup in the Global Routing Table
- Internet Connectivity Through a Different Service Provider
- Summary
- 13. Guidelines for the Deployment of MPLS/VPN
- 14. Carrier's Carrier and Inter-provider VPN Solutions
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15. IP Tunneling to MPLS/VPN Migration Case Study
- Existing VPN Solution Deployment—IP Tunneling
- Definition of VPNs and Routing Policies for PE-routers
- Definition of VRFs Within the Backbone Network
- VRF and Routing Polices for SampleNet VPN Sites
- VRF and Routing Policies for SampleNet Internet Access
- VRF and Routing Policies for Internet Access Customers
- MPLS/VPN Migration—Staging and Execution
- Configuration of MP-iBGP on BGP Route Reflectors
- Configuration of MP-iBGP on TransitNet PE-routers
- Migration of VPN Sites onto the MPLS/VPN Solution
- Summary
- A. Tag-switching and MPLS Command Reference
Product information
- Title: MPLS and VPN Architectures
- Author(s):
- Release date: October 2000
- Publisher(s): Cisco Press
- ISBN: 9781587050022
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