Mpls Primer An Introduction to Multiprotocol Label Switching

The complete guide to MPLS for the working network professional. MPLS for the working network professional Traffic engineering, VPNs, QoS, and path-restoral applications Design, implementation, operations, and administration Core technologies, protocols, signaling, and label distribution Compares today's leading MPLS implementations MPLS simplifies and improves IP packet exchange, giving network operators unprecedented flexibility in managing traffic and controlling network performance. Now there's a complete MPLS primer for working network professionals: The MPLS Primer. Leading consultant Sean Harnedy introduces every aspect of MPLS technology: concepts, standards, evolution, real-world design and implementation, day-to-day operations, and more. From never-before-published deployment tips to hands-on comparisons of the leading MPLS implementations, The MPLS Primer gives you the information you need to deliver on the promise of MPLSstarting today. 11 compelling advantages of MPLS technology Key MPLS applications: traffic engineering, VPNs, QoS, and path restoral How MPLS integrates with TCP/IP and existing internetwork infrastructures MPLS core technologies and protocols: control plane, data forwarding plane, FEC, LSR, and LSP Signaling and label distribution, in depth Leading MPLS offerings from equipment vendors, stack providers, service providers, and others The future of MPLS: new enhancements that will increase its value and extend its role MPLS documentation and resources: how to find out more Whether you're a network architect, administrator, manager, or consultant, The MPLS Primer is your hands-on jumpstart for planning, deploying, and succeeding with MPLS!Harnedy, Sean is the author of 'Mpls Primer An Introduction to Multiprotocol Label Switching' with ISBN 9780130329806 and ISBN 0130329800.