Mpls Fundamentals

MPLS has emerged as the new networking layer for service providers throughout the world. For many service providers and enterprises MPLS is a way of delivering ... » 

MPLS has emerged as the new networking layer for service providers throughout the world. For many service providers and enterprises MPLS is a way of delivering new applications on their IP networks, while consolidating data and voice networks. MPLS has grown to be the new default network layer for service providers and is finding its way into enterprise networks as well. As opposed to the other books from Cisco Press on MPLS, this book focuses on the building blocks of MPLS (forwarding packets, LDP, MPLS and QoS, CEF, etc.) and not on a specific MPLS applications (MPLS VPN or MPLS Traffic Engineering). MPLS Fundamentals provides you with a basic understanding of MPLS and its applications. You will get a comprehensive overview of all the aspects of MPLS, including its applications and a perspective on the future of MPLS.Helps networking professionals choose the suitable MPLS application and design for their network Provides MPLS theory and relates to basic IOS configuration examples The Fundamentals Series from Cisco Press launches the basis to readers for understanding the purpose, application, and management of technologies «