In Chapter 10, "Implementing VPNs with Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol Version 3," you were introduced to the configuration and benefits of implementing L2TPv3 in IP-enabled networks to deliver Layer 2 VPNs. In this chapter, you will be introduced to the configuration of Layer 2 VPN implementations in an MPLS-enabled network and how it has played an important role in service provider environments. This chapter covers the following topics:
MPLS Overview
Basic MPLS Configuration
Basic MPLS VPN Overview and Configuration
PE-CE Routing Protocol-Static and RIP
PE-CE Routing Protocol-OSPF and EIGRP
Implementing BGP in MPLS VPNs
Inter-Provider VPNs
Carrier Supporting Carriers
MPLS Traffic Engineering
Implementing VPNs with Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol Version 3
Any Transport over MPLS (AToM)
Virtual Private LAN Service (VPLS)
Implementing Quality of Service in MPLS Networks
MPLS Features and Case Studies