Implementing and Troubleshooting MPLS VPN Networks

Course details

Target Audience

• Network Professionals who:
• Deploy MPLS VPN networks
• Design Service Provider or large Enterprise networks that include MPLS VPN services.

Objectives

After completing this course, you will be able to:

Identify methods of deploying MPLS VPNs in a variety of network scenarios
Select the best MPLS VPN method to implement for a given network scenario
Implement the chosen MPLS VPN solution and verify that it is functioning as intended
Identify and troubleshoot frequently encountered MPLS VPN problems in each implemented scenario.

Course Outline

Traditionally, ISPs and large Enterprise networks have used overlay or peer-to-peer models to implement Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). Multi-Protocol Label Switching (MPLS) VPNs provide the benefits of both the overlay and peer-to-peer models without their inherent detriments. This course teaches you how to implement, deploy, and troubleshoot MPLS VPNs in a variety of large-scale network scenarios.

You begin by building and scaling Intranet and Extranet MPLS VPN networks. Once complete, add Internet access to the VPNs using several commonly encountered methods. These complex networks are then migrated into multiple Autonomous Systems (AS) where Inter-AS VPNs and Carrier Supporting Carrier VPNs are implemented. As each technology scenario is introduced and implemented, a heavy focus is placed on troubleshooting and correcting "real world" problems. Finally, troubleshoot connectivity and transport problems that are inserted into the network by the instructor.

• Implement and Troubleshoot MPLS
• Implement Intranet and Extranet MPLS VPNs
• Troubleshoot MPLS VPNs
• Scale MPLS VPNs
• Implement and Troubleshoot MPLS VPN Internet Access
• Implement and Troubleshoot Inter-AS MPLS VPNs
• Navigating the Lab
• Implement and Troubleshoot MPLS VPN Internet Access
• Implement and Troubleshoot Inter-AS MPLS VPNs
• Troubleshoot Common MPLS VPN Faults