MPLS VPN Configuration Course

MPLS VPN configuration course

Master enterprise networking with our hands-on MPLS VPN configuration course. This course is designed to help network engineers and IT professionals understand and implement Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) with Layer 3 VPNs. You’ll learn how to configure and troubleshoot MPLS VPNs using real-world scenarios, industry best practices, and Cisco IOS-based labs.

What You’ll Learn

• Core MPLS architecture and label switching concepts
• Setting up Label Distribution Protocol (LDP) for MPLS routing
• Creating and configuring Layer 3 MPLS VPNs
• Using BGP for VPN route distribution
• PE-CE routing options (OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, static routing)
• Verifying and troubleshooting MPLS VPN connectivity
• Implementing MPLS VPN security best practices
• Real-world lab simulations with Cisco IOS routers

Requirements

• Basic understanding of IP routing protocols (OSPF, BGP)
• Familiarity with Cisco IOS and CLI commands
• CCNA-level networking knowledge is highly recommended

Course Description

This MPLS VPN configuration course offers a step-by-step approach to designing and implementing MPLS Layer 3 VPNs in enterprise and service provider environments. Through detailed lessons and practical lab exercises, you’ll explore MPLS fundamentals, control plane signaling, and data plane operations.

You’ll configure provider (P), provider edge (PE), and customer edge (CE) routers, use VRFs to isolate customer traffic, and implement routing protocols between CE and PE devices. You will also learn to verify label switching paths and troubleshoot common MPLS VPN issues, ensuring a clear understanding of the end-to-end workflow.

By the end of the course, you will have the skills and confidence to deploy and manage MPLS VPN infrastructures and support multi-customer scenarios with high performance and reliability.

About the Instructor

This course is developed by seasoned network engineers with deep expertise in MPLS, BGP, and Cisco networking. The curriculum is aligned with industry certification standards such as CCNP and CCIE, making it ideal for career advancement.

Explore These Valuable Resources

• Cisco: MPLS VPN Configuration Guide
• NetworkLessons: Introduction to MPLS
• RIPE NCC: MPLS Training Material