Overview
The official Cisco Systems® Coursebook for MPLS and VPN technology- Revised version of the best-selling first edition also from Cisco Press
- Provides a self-study complement to the Cisco CCIP training course Implementing Cisco MPLS
- Extensive case studies guide readers through the design and deployment of real-world MPLS/VPN networks
MPLS and VPN Architectures, CCIP Edition provides an in-depth discussion particular to Cisco's MPLS architecture and contains all the information necessary to complete the MPLS elective portion of the CCIP certification. 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 of its mechanisms are explained with configuration examples, suggested design and deployment guidelines, and extensive case studies.
Editorials
From Barnes & Noble
The Barnes & Noble ReviewMPLS is moving rapidly from standards bodies to interoperability labs to real-world enterprise, service provider, and carrier environments. The growing buzz over optical IP positions MPLS as a "holy grail" technology for finally unifying network configuration, management, and real-time provisioning. Even now, real organizations are saving money and maximizing flexibility with MPLS-based VPNs. Want to know how to make MPLS work for you? Then you want MPLS and VPN Architectures.
The authors, both CCIEs, start by reviewing the scalability and flexibility limitations that led to MPLS, and explaining how MPLS overcomes them. Next, you'll find detailed coverage of both frame-mode and cell-mode MPLS operation; practical approaches to deploying MPLS in intranet and extranet environments; and a detailed migration case study.
Part II -- two-thirds of the book -- focuses specifically on MPLS-based VPNs. You'll consider both approaches to MPLS VPNs, overlay and peer-to-peer. You'll review options for connecting providers and customers; master sophisticated techniques such as route reflector hierarchies and BGP confederations; and learn how MPLS can be used in "carrier's carrier" and inter-provider environments. Whatever your application, MPLS and VPN Architectures can help you implement MPLS with minimum hassle -- and maximum benefit.(Bill Camarda)
--Bill Camarda is a consultant, writer, and web/multimedia content developer with nearly 20 years' experience in helping technology companies deploy and market advanced products and services. He served for nearly ten years as vice president of a New Jersey-based marketing company, where he supervised a wide range of graphics and web design projects. His 15 books include Special Edition Using Word 2000
An overview of multiprotocol label switching (MPLS) architecture and configuration, as well as MPLS based virtual private networks (VPNs). Topics include frame- and cell-mode MPLS operation, running frame-mode MPLS across switched WAN media, VPN implementation options, architecture operation, provider edge to customer edge connectivity options, advanced topologies, guidelines for MPLS/VPN deployment, and an IP tunneling to MPLS/VPN migration case study. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)