• 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

Before attending this boot camp, students should have completed the following prerequisites:

• Configure a Cisco IOS device using the command line interface (CLI) as taught in ICND
• Describe in detail how IP routing and routers operate, including how network protocols function, and how IP addressing and subnetting works as taught in ICND and BSCI
• Configure and troubleshoot IP routing and route redistribution in large-scale networks using OSPF, RIPv2, BGPv4, and static routing protocols as taught in ICND and BSCI
• Configure and troubleshoot basic MPLS functionality as taught in MPLS Technology Essentials (MPLSTE) and ISP Workshop and MPLS (IFMV)

• ICND
• BSCI

For individuals who deploy MPLS VPN networks and individuals who design Service Provider or large Enterprise networks that include MPLS VPN services.

1. Course Introduction

2. Implement and Troubleshoot MPLS

3. Implement Intranet and Extranet MPLS VPNs

4. Troubleshoot MPLS VPNs

5. Scale MPLS VPNs

6. Implement and Troubleshoot MPLS VPN Internet Access

7. Implement and Troubleshoot Inter-AS MPLS VPNs

Lab Outline

Navigating the Lab

Implement and Troubleshoot MPLS

Implement MPLS VPNs

Routing from CE to PE with OSPF and BGPv4

Routing CE to PE with RIPv2 and Static

Sharing VRFs (Extranet VPNs)

Scale MPLS VPNs

Compute capacities and provisioning requirements for Network Elements

Filter MPLS VPN routes

Partition MPLS VPN route reflectors

Scale MPLS VPN CE with the multi-vrf CE feature (vrf-lite)

Implement and Troubleshoot MPLS VPN Internet Access

Shared Customer Internet Access

Shared Internet Access - Single NAT Gateway

Shared Internet Access - Registered NAT at CE

Customer Controlled NAT and Firewall/Caching

Shared Internet Access via the Global Routing Table

Shared Internet Access via the ISP BGP Routing Table

Implement and Troubleshoot Inter-AS MPLS VPNs

Inter-AS MPLS VPNs

Carrier Supporting Carrier VPNs