MPLS VPN Using IOS-XR Course

MPLS VPN IOS-XR course

Master advanced service provider technologies with our specialized MPLS VPN IOS-XR course. Designed for network engineers and professionals working with large-scale carrier networks, this course teaches you how to configure, verify, and troubleshoot MPLS Layer 3 VPNs on Cisco IOS-XR routers. From theory to hands-on implementation, this course provides a deep understanding of scalable IP/MPLS-based networks used in modern ISPs and data centers.

What You’ll Learn

• Core MPLS architecture and label switching concepts
• Understanding VRF, Route Distinguishers, and Route Targets
• Configuring and verifying MPLS LDP and RSVP-TE protocols
• Implementing Layer 3 MPLS VPNs using Cisco IOS-XR
• Redistributing routes between IGP and BGP in MPLS networks
• Monitoring and troubleshooting VPNv4 BGP sessions
• Ensuring high availability and redundancy in MPLS VPNs
• Real-world case scenarios and lab simulations

Requirements

• Intermediate knowledge of IP networking and routing protocols (OSPF, BGP)
• Basic familiarity with Cisco IOS or IOS-XR CLI
• Understanding of MPLS fundamentals is helpful but not required

Course Description

This MPLS VPN IOS-XR course offers a deep dive into the implementation of MPLS-based VPNs using Cisco’s IOS-XR platform. IOS-XR is widely deployed in service provider environments, and mastering its configuration is essential for engineers building scalable and reliable networks. This course bridges theoretical knowledge with practical configurations using real-world examples.

Starting with an overview of MPLS and its core mechanisms, you’ll progress through the setup of Label Distribution Protocol (LDP), BGP VPNv4, and VRFs. You’ll also learn how to interconnect multiple customer sites across the provider core using Layer 3 VPNs. Configuration tasks will be demonstrated using Cisco IOS-XR syntax, with labs and debug walkthroughs to reinforce each concept.

By the end of this course, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge and confidence to deploy MPLS VPN solutions on IOS-XR platforms in enterprise or carrier-grade networks.

About the Instructor

This course is authored by a Cisco-certified expert with over a decade of experience in core network design and implementation. The instructor has trained hundreds of engineers across ISPs and large-scale enterprises on MPLS and IOS-XR technologies.

Explore These Valuable Resources

• Cisco Documentation: MPLS Layer 3 VPN on IOS-XR
• Cisco Learning Network: MPLS Technology Overview
• NANOG Presentations: MPLS & ISP Best Practices

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