MPLS syllabus
Hello Guys,
I have just started my CCIE theory preparation
The topic i have taken in my class is mpls , which is not included in my TCP/ip part1 and part 2 text books.
i am now following
mpls and vpn architecture by ivan pepelnjak and jim guichard
and
mpls and vpn architecture vol 2 by ivan pepelnjak and jim guichard
the books are very large ..should i spend more time on this topic or just basics ?
any Suggestions of books for MPLS study?
as per cisco the topics says
1 )mplement Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS)
2 )Implement Layer 3 virtual private networks (VPNs) on provider edge (PE), provider (P), and customer edge (CE) routers
3)Implement virtual routing and forwarding (VRF) and Multi-VRF Customer Edge (VRF-Lite)
I have just started my CCIE theory preparation
The topic i have taken in my class is mpls , which is not included in my TCP/ip part1 and part 2 text books.
i am now following
mpls and vpn architecture by ivan pepelnjak and jim guichard
and
mpls and vpn architecture vol 2 by ivan pepelnjak and jim guichard
the books are very large ..should i spend more time on this topic or just basics ?
any Suggestions of books for MPLS study?
as per cisco the topics says
1 )mplement Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS)
2 )Implement Layer 3 virtual private networks (VPNs) on provider edge (PE), provider (P), and customer edge (CE) routers
3)Implement virtual routing and forwarding (VRF) and Multi-VRF Customer Edge (VRF-Lite)
Comments
The books are fine. Check out the MPLS configuration guide on Cisco.com. Odom's written book covers MPLS but not very well IMHO as the configuration work is minimalist to say the least. The best way to learn MPLS is to configure it.
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MPLS Fundamentals by Luc De Ghein, is one of the best MPLS books I´ve had the pleasure of reading....
Definitely add it to your list.....
The MPLS + VPN Arhchitecture books... are pretty good reads... but as the title suggests it is focused more towards what VPN architectures MPLS can provide for you...
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MPLS Fundamentals by Luc De Ghein,
MPLS Fundamentals
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I'm hoping that if I can plow through and get some of it that in later chapters it will all just click.
I felt the same way. Honestly, I've probably forgot most of the ATM stuff as I've never used it in the real world.
ATM is cool. Check out any reading material by Galina Puldush.
Dont beat your brains out. MPLS is complex and you learn it best by doing it. Some theory then labbing for the CCIE written and the lab exam. Some practice tests from Boson etc may help for CCIP.
Well the following is an example of a head scratcher for me:
I read it and it makes sense, but I've never used any of that stuff and they don't really describe what it is. When I see the acronym PBX I think public exchange.
Whoever wrote that stuff needs to come up for air. Try some simple MPLS configurations and then supplement with some lighter reading.
Thats a typo. It should be BPX which is a Cisco ATM switch. Unfortunately we still have some hanging around but they aren't running MPLS.