This module introduces the VRF table, the major data structure that is associated with MPLS VPN implementation on Cisco IOS platforms. The course describes the other MPLS VPN attributes that are associated with a VRF instance. It explains the need for routing protocol contexts and the interaction of routing protocol contexts, VRFs, and MP-BGP. Having a clear understanding of how information is exchanged using VRFs and of routing protocol contexts will make it easier to configure VRFs in your network. You will learn about the BGP process in a MPLS VPN-enabled router. You will learn about the configuration tasks, steps, syntax, and descriptions. You will be introduced to the BGP community propagation and a MP-IBGP configuration example. Most of the configuration in an MPLS VPN depends on how the PE routers are configured. Having a good grasp of exactly what is being configured and why will help greatly to ensure that your MPLS VPN network operates as smoothly as possible. You will learn how to configure VRF tables, and list the configuration tasks, syntax, and definitions of commands that are used for the creation of VRFs. You will also be provided with an example of a VPN configuration. It is important to know how to configure and apply a VRF table onto a routing interface. It is essential to understand the command syntax for the configurations that you want to deploy in your network. This course provides you with the information that will enable you to succeed at such tasks.

In this course, you will learn about the PE-CE routing protocol configuration steps and the various routing protocols that you can run between PE and CE routers. These protocols include RIP, EIGRP, and static routes. It is important to understand not only what you can configure between PE and CE routers when you are setting up MPLS VPNs, but also how to accomplish the configuration successfully. This course looks at the configuration parameters that you need to configure an MPLS VPN PE-CE routing exchange.

In this course, you will learn about the commands, syntax, and descriptions for monitoring VRF routing, MP-BGP sessions, and VPN status. It is important that you understand the network you are configuring, and that you ensure optimal network operation. You will also learn how to monitor an MPLS VPN network to ensure that the network is functioning smoothly.

In this course, you will learn about the PE-CE routing protocol configuration steps that are required when you are running OSPF between PE and CE routers, and the issues that can be encountered. It is important to understand not only what you can configure between PE and CE routers when you are setting up MPLS VPNs, but also how to accomplish the configuration successfully. You will look at the configuration parameters that you need to configure an MPLS VPN PE-CE routing exchange.

In this course, you will learn how to configure BGP as the routing protocol between PE and CE routers. It is important to understand not only what you can configure between PE and CE routers when you are setting up MPLS VPNs, but also how to accomplish the configuration successfully. This course looks at the configuration parameters that you need to configure an MPLS VPN PE-CE routing exchange.

In this course, you will learn about the preliminary steps for troubleshooting an MPLS VPN. You will also learn how to troubleshoot a routing information flow and VPN data flow. It is important to be able to determine what steps you should take when trying to solve a problem with your MPLS VPN network. This course describes how to correct MPLS VPN network problems.