| View Larger Image | MPLS and VPN Architectures | Hardcoverby Ivan Pepelnjak (Author), Jim Guichard (Author)
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| | Binding: | Hardcover | | Publisher: | Cisco Press | | Edition: | illustrated editionth Edition | | Page Count: | 432 Pages | | Publication Date: | November 10, 2000 | | Sales Rank: | 333,458rd |
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Product Description
A practical guide to understanding, designing, and deploying MPLS and MPLS-enabled VPNsIn-depth analysis of the Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) architectureDetailed discussion of the mechanisms and features that constitute the architectureLearn how MPLS scales to support tens of thousands of VPNsExtensive case studies guide you through the design and deployment of real-world MPLS/VPN networksConfiguration examples and guidelines assist in configuring MPLS on Cisco® devicesDesign and implementation options help you build various VPN topologiesMultiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) is an innovative technique for high-performance packet forwarding. There are many uses for this new technology, both within a service-provider environment and within the enterprise network, and the most widely deployed usage today is the enabling of Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). With the introduction of MPLS-enabled VPNs, network designers are able to better scale their networks than with the methods available in the past. Network engineers and administrators need quick, effective education on this technology to efficiently deploy MPLS-enabled VPNs within their networks. With that goal in mind, MPLS and VPN Architectures provides an in-depth discussion particular to Cisco's MPLS architecture. This book covers MPLS theory and configuration, network design issues, and case studies as well as one major MPLS application: MPLS-based VPNs. The MPLS/VPN architecture and all its mechanisms are explained with configuration examples, suggested design and deployment guidelines, and extensive case studies.MPLS and VPN Architectures is your practical guide to understanding, designing, and deploying MPLS and MPLS-based VPNs. |
CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.0 based on 13 reviews)
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Not very good book by Jabran Zahid (London, UK)  1 Stars
June 09, 2007
I couldn't understand anything from this book..Its definitely not for dummies. I am an MCSE,CCNA,CCNP and half CCIP and I have done all certs using self-study cisco books..but this one is probably not for self-study.
Now I am going to buy sybex one.
Thanks
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Not very happy by Khaled Abu El Enain (Cairo, Egypt) 1 Stars
February 01, 2007
I read this book in preparation for my Cisco MPLS exam, on my way to becoming a CCIP. I bought the 2 volumes. After reading the first one, I decided not to go ahead with the second. I work for a giant service provider, which is a fortune 500 company as well. I specifically work at the core network level. The core network transitioning from legacy SDH towards a pure IP/MPLS solution meant for me a fundamental understanding of MPLS.
First of all, never throughout the book did I understand what exactly was the problem that MPLS was aimed at solving. The words are there and you will read them 3 or 4 times. But nothing will sink in.
Configuration examples are there alright, but there was no clear, separate explanation of each and every component of the architecture. When and where do we use MP-BGP, where do we redistribute which protocol, and so forth. You will have to do a lot of figuring out on your own, which will certainly mean a lot of guessing. And that is NOT why I bought a book on MPLS and VPNs :-)
This is not a book written in a style which assumes that you know nothing about the subject. On the contrary, it is so complicated that I think you need to know everything beforehand, and this book is only for reference ! This is certainly NOT a book for MPLS dummies (like myself).
The above conclusions I arrived at after I read one specific resource. Try to read the Cisco authorized course material, which is simply the instructor projector slides printed on paper, and a little explanation under it. Forget about the exam for a little while. For whoever is interested in REALLY understanding MPLS, and really understanding where each protocol goes, and the where and how and why of almost anything related to MPLS and VPNs, read that resource. Then compare it to this book. You will get my point.
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confusing, badly structured by Xueyan Liu  2 Stars
November 12, 2005
If you are looking for a clearly written book on mpls and vpn, don't buy this one. You probably will get much useful information from cisco's website.
The book is carried in a confusing way and the authors can't present clearly what problem they're trying to solve, or the logics behind the solutions. Most parts of the books is words piled up together without much meaning or logic.
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We need another revision ... will follow up :) by Ivan Pepelnjak (Slovenia)  5 Stars
December 06, 2004
The CCIP edition of the book was written to comply with the MPLS 1.0 course from Cisco. In the meantime, Cisco rolled out MPLS 2.0 and MPLS 2.1, which expand (but shallow) the coverage of the MPLS technology and include additional topics not even implemented at the time when the CCIP edition of the book was written. It looks like a new CCIP edition of this MPLS classic is needed ... thanks for the hint, will start working on it :)
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Not all the Exam Topics are covered. Confuse by Francisco Samuel Bonete Sa (Madrid, Spain.)  3 Stars
November 05, 2004
Today I have done my 642-611 MPLS Exam. Before that, I studied the MPLS and VPN architectures. Latter, I decided to buy also the CCIP edition to study any new topic not covered by the previous edition. What have been my surprise when taking the exam and seeing several topics not covered by the CCIP edition (as EIGRP, detailed description of the LDP/TDP protocol operation and so on). I think that the way in what that book has been written, is quite confused. It is not a good starting book for the MPLS and VPN topic. I am aware that the book covers in depth several topics not related with the exam (no question at all about RR and Confederation, inter AS routing and so on) that are quite good when working with MPLS/VPN technology, but I must say that the book is not as good when trying to prepare your CCIP exam.
Any case, I have passed the exam thanks to this book so it, at the end, it has been good enough. Also, I think that is the unique Cisco Press book that covers MOST (but not all) the exam topics.
For all that, only three starts. Over the base of five, one less for not cover all the topics, and another less for being quite confuse for non initiated on the topic.
Samuel Bonete.
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