Fundamentals of Multiprotocol Label Switching:

Overview of MPLS
Introduction to MPLS
The MPLS Architecture

Label Distribution and Frame-Mode MPLS
Introduction to MPLS Label Assignment
Label Distribution Protocols
Convergence in Frame-Mode MPLS

Cell-Mode MPLS
Introduction to MPLS for IP over ATM
Interworking of ATM-MPLS Networks

MPLS Traffic Engineering and QoS
Introduction to Traffic Engineering in MPLS Networks
RSVP in MPLS
QoS in MPLS Networks

MPLS Virtual Private Networks
Overview of MPLS VPN Implementations
Provider Edge ? Customer Edge Routing Protocols
Virtual Routing and Forwarding

After completing this course, students will know how to:

Describe the basic concepts and architecture of MPLS networks.
Describe MPLS label assignment and convergence in frame-mode MPLS.
Describe IP over ATM using cell-mode MPLS and ATM-MPLS interworking.
Describe MPLS traffic engineering and QoS.
Describe VPNs and the capability of MPLS to support high-capacity VPN networks.

Prerequisites

TCP/IP v4: A Comprehensive Guide, Fundamentals of Switching, Fundamentals of
Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) or equivalent experience