REF: | 15728_322596 |
DATE: | 02 - 06 Jun 2025 06.Jun.2025 |
LOCATION: |
London (UK) |
INDIVIDUAL FEE: |
5800 Euro |
Introduction:
Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) is a highly scalable and efficient network protocol designed to enhance the speed and control of data traffic across complex networks. It streamlines data transmission by directing packets along pre-established, high-performance paths known as label-switched paths (LSPs), which reduce the need for complex routing decisions at each network node.
MPLS supports a wide range of network services, including IP-based services, VPNs, and traffic engineering, making it a vital component for large-scale service providers and enterprises. By combining Layer 2 (data link layer) and Layer 3 (network layer) functions, MPLS ensures greater flexibility, efficiency, and quality of service (QoS) for diverse applications and services, including real-time voice, video, and data.
Targeted Groups:
- Network Engineers.
- IT Infrastructure Managers.
- Telecommunications Professionals.
- Data Center Administrators.
- Network Architects.
- Systems Integrators.
- Service Providers and ISPs.
- Enterprise IT Teams.
- Cloud Network Specialists.
- Network Security Analysts.
Course Objectives:
At the end of this course, the participants will be able to:
- Understand the fundamental concepts of MPLS and its architecture.
- Learn how to configure and implement MPLS in various network environments.
- Master the techniques of traffic engineering to optimize network performance.
- Gain proficiency in deploying and managing MPLS VPNs.
- Explore methods for integrating MPLS with existing routing protocols like OSPF and BGP.
- Develop skills in ensuring network security within MPLS infrastructures.
- Learn how to apply Quality of Service (QoS) to prioritize data traffic in MPLS networks.
- Acquire troubleshooting techniques for MPLS network issues and performance bottlenecks.
- Understand how to monitor and analyze MPLS network performance for scalability.
Targeted Competencies:
- MPLS Network Design and Configuration.
- Traffic Engineering and Optimization.
- Label-Switched Path (LSP) Management.
- MPLS VPN Deployment and Management.
- Quality of Service (QoS) Implementation.
- Network Security in MPLS Environments.
- Routing Protocol Integration (OSPF, BGP).
- Fault Detection and Troubleshooting.
- MPLS Performance Monitoring and Analysis.
- MPLS Service Delivery and Scalability.
Course Content:
Unit 1: Introduction to MPLS and its Architecture:
- Overview of MPLS technology and key components.
- Differences between MPLS and traditional IP routing.
- Understanding Label-Switched Paths (LSPs) and Label Distribution Protocol (LDP).
- Role of routers in MPLS (Label Edge Router and Label Switch Router).
- MPLS header structure and label operations.
Unit 2: MPLS Traffic Engineering (TE):
- Fundamentals of MPLS traffic engineering and its importance.
- Techniques to optimize traffic flow across network paths.
- Establishing and managing Label-Switched Paths (LSPs) for traffic engineering.
- Using Resource Reservation Protocol (RSVP-TE) for LSP signaling.
- Load balancing and path protection strategies.
Unit 3: MPLS VPN (Virtual Private Network):
- Introduction to MPLS-based VPN services and their advantages.
- Setting up Layer 3 VPNs using MPLS.
- Understanding VPN routing and forwarding (VRF) instances.
- Configuration of route targets and route distinguishers.
- Interconnecting multiple VPNs across service provider networks.
Unit 4: Quality of Service (QoS) in MPLS Networks:
- Principles of Quality of Service (QoS) in MPLS environments.
- Configuring QoS to prioritize traffic types (voice, video, data).
- Understanding Class of Service (CoS) and Differentiated Services (DiffServ).
- Managing bandwidth allocation and congestion control.
- Monitoring and verifying QoS policies in MPLS.
Unit 5: MPLS Network Security and Troubleshooting:
- Security challenges in MPLS networks and best practices.
- Implementing MPLS security features to safeguard data.
- Tools and techniques for troubleshooting MPLS networks.
- Identifying and resolving common MPLS configuration issues.
- Monitoring MPLS network performance and troubleshooting connectivity problems.