MPLS Fundamentals: Cisco CCNP & Real World (Udemy.com)
This is a complete guide of the MPLS protocol...what it can do for your network and when, how and where to use it.
Created by: Lazaro (Laz) Diaz
Last updated November 2015
What you will learn
- The goal of this course is to give to the student an understanding of the importance of MPLS and its applications.
- This course will help you understand the MPLS concepts needed for the CCNP certification exam.
- This course will help students understand the concepts of MPLS needed for the CCIE exam.
- This MPLS course is meant to teach anyone how to use MPLS in the real world.
How it compares
Against the other 848 rated Udemy courses in IT Certifications on CourseDuck:
- Rating4.5 out of 5higher than 43% of them
- Reviews1,166#258 of 849 by number of reviews
- Length4.2 hoursshorter than 72% of them
- Last updatedNovember 2015earlier than 100% of them
Course Description
In this course we will cover all the fundamentals of MPLS. We will be discussing why MPLS was implemented, the terminology used in an MPLS environment, the configurations used in MPLS, concentrating in using Layer 3 VPNs.
We will discuss the LDP protocol, what labels are and how they get forward it to other LDR Routers. Using the hands on lab we will get to see how these labels get forwarded and we will be configuring multiple IGP routing protocols along with BGP to get information across our network.
We will be creating multiple types of VPNs and through the use for Route Targets and Route Reflectors, we'll demonstrate how packets can be manipulated in a particular direction.
We will definitely be creating Provider Edge routers Customer Edge Routers and have customers within the same company communicate with each other and different companies also be able to communicate with each other through VPN.
We will also learn how to create VRF's in order to make all this possible, as well as understand the CEF, LFIB, LRIB and much more tables in order to troubleshoot MPLS.
DISCLAIMER: Please note that the simulators/emulators used in this course are not part of the course. It is the students responsibility to have these to practice with. The Cisco Packet Tracer and/or VIRAL (Virtual Internet Routing Lab) are Cisco proprietary softwares and can only be obtained through Cisco. It is up to each student to obtain the simulator/emulator of their choice to study along with this course.
Instructor Details
- 4.5 Rating
1,166 Reviews
Lazaro (Laz) Diaz
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Reviews
By Kyaw Aung on 3/14/2020
I personally like the way of Laz teaching style and this course can be learnt about fundamental of mpls configuration and traffic engineering.I want to recommend to learn this course for who preparing for CCNA and CCNP students.Will purchase more courses for Laz.Thank you
By Melissa Kolbe on 12/8/2019
Hi, this seems to be a bit advanced for me. I have completed the basic networking course and will do Mikrotik courses first before I continue the MPLS courses. I am employed in the networking and telephony field so these basics will definitely be beneficial for me. Mel
By Dennis Kühnlein on 1/7/2019
Der Kurs war sehr gut und klar strukturiert. Einige Erklärungen und Konfigurationen haben so nicht ohne weiteres funktioniert. Aber mit ein bisschen Köpfchen und Suchen auf Google kommt man auch an diesen Problemen vorbei. Empfehle auf jeden Fall diesen Kurs zu machen, wenn man sich weiter mit MPLS auseinandersetzen möchte.
By Carlos Rivera on 12/25/2018
First time taking a course from Lazaro and i love the way he explain everything. His energy makes you want to attend all the lectures because is something funny happening, he is a human being like us and he makes mistakes in the video and don't stop the video to edit them. I will definitely look for more content from Lazaro. Thanks for this course Lazaro!!!
By vmware on 1/29/2018
I liked the course a lot, however I felt that there was a jump between explaining MPLS label switching and the implementation of BGP. Laz should add a lecture explaining how the ISIS underlay, the MPLS routers and the BGP across the network interact and what each one does. Apart from the above a very good course. Thanks :)
By Keith Loveland on 8/26/2017
I'm in section 2 and feel like the instructor is taking baby steps to teach me MPLS, which I like. I'm getting ready to start the lab and I'm sure it will be very informative. I wrote down the MPLS terminology which I believe will be very helpful in my studies. Now about half way thru the video classes. I enjoy the labs because they show the protocol works and what is involved to setting it all up.
By Xavier Ortiz on 9/16/2016
So far so good. Great introduction to MPLS, BGP, and dipping toes into Traffic Engineering. To become an MPLS expert, you have to study with supplemental material. The material leans on the "configuration", and how it works after more than the theoretical. But that's fine. Cramming too much theory into these courses without them turning bland can be a challenge. This course was great to follow with an instance of GNS3 to get the hang of things. The Teacher is very enthusiastic, and goes through the commands to set things up while explaining without being overly theoretical. Wouldn't give it anything other than 5 stars.
By Edmundo Arredondo on 3/26/2016
I have enjoyed the course very much. The presentation was clear and right to the point. I had been reading about MPLS but I was not clear to the whole picture, but after taking this class I would say that this is what I was waiting for. His labs were very right to the point on showing the concepts just discussed. I would suggest for Mr Lazaro to do a short course on MPLS VPN , and DMVPN.
By Amar Sonik on 1/30/2016
you've got alot to thank Laz for, this man has taken extracted all the juices and given it to you ( us ) and all we have to do is pay ATTENTION and learn, this course is very straight to the point, and i'd like to say please please pay attention to KEY words laz says in each and every of his video, it might not come out to you but watch it again like myself and you'll understand. That being said, i will endorse this course and it's highly recomended
By Stas Wright on 11/29/2015
Laz is my favorite instructor... This is a great course on intro to MPLS, VRFs, BGP, etc... I would have given it 5 stars if it wasn't for a few of the typos which my stupid brain might remember the typo. I like the fact that Lazario's courses are straight to the point! I've subscribed to quite a few of them and look forward to more!
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