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Duration
7h 51m
Difficulty
Advanced
Instructor
Brian McGahan
Videos
14
Quizzes
14
CPE Credits
10
Published
Jul 01, 2015
Updated
Jan 23, 2023
Networking CourseCisco

Intra-AS MPLS L3VPN

This course provides a comprehensive and practical understanding of implementing Layer 3 VPNs, commonly known as L3VPNs, within modern service provider networks. It is designed to help learners understand how L3VPN services are configured, delivered, verified, and troubleshot across MPLS and Segment Routing-based infrastructures. Throughout this course, you will learn important L3VPN concepts and deployment models, including Inter-AS options, shared services, extranet connectivity, internet access integration, and L3VPN service auto-steering into Segment Routing policies. These topics help learners understand how service providers deliver scalable, secure, and flexible connectivity to customers across complex network environments. This section also focuses on the configuration, verification, and troubleshooting of MPLS Layer 3 VPNs. Learners will explore how Provider Edge devices connect with Customer Edge routers and how PE-CE routing is implemented using protocols such as BGP, EIGRP, and OSPF. The training explains how routing information is exchanged, separated, and transported across the MPLS backbone using VPN routing and forwarding concepts. By completing this course, learners will gain practical knowledge of L3VPN architecture, PE-CE routing design, MPLS VPN operation, and service provider troubleshooting methods. This course is especially useful for candidates preparing for the CCIE Service Provider v5 Lab exam, professionals working in service provider environments, and anyone who wants to deepen their understanding of service provider infrastructure and advanced VPN service delivery.

Instructor

Brian McGahan

Brian McGahan

Course Instructor

At the age of 20, Brian McGahan earned his first CCIE in Routing & Switching and became known as the “youngest engineer in the world.” He continued on to earn CCIE certifications in Security and Service Provider. We’re proud to have such an accomplished and driven instructor. Brian has developed and taught for since 2002, setting the bar for CCIE training and helping thousands of engineers obtain their own certifications. When he is not developing new products, Brian McGahan consults with large ISPs and enterprise customers.

What Is Included

14 videos14 quizzes1 group5h 31m video runtime2h 20m activity runtime4.84 / 5 rating10 CPE credits

Skill Coverage

IP Addressing and SubnettingIP Addressing and Subnetting → IP Address Management and AssignmentIP Addressing and Subnetting → IPv4 Addressing and PlanningNetwork Design and ArchitectureNetwork Design and Architecture → Network Segmentation and VirtualizationNetwork Design and Architecture → Network Topology and DesignNetwork Device AdministrationNetwork Device Administration → Cisco IOS and Platform AdministrationNetwork Monitoring and TroubleshootingNetwork Monitoring and Troubleshooting → Network Diagnostics and TroubleshootingNetworkingRouting Protocols and ConfigurationRouting Protocols and Configuration → BGP and Exterior RoutingRouting Protocols and Configuration → BGP Attribute Tuning and Path PolicyRouting Protocols and Configuration → Interior Gateway Protocol ConfigurationRouting Protocols and Configuration → OSPF Advanced ConfigurationRouting Protocols and Configuration → Route Manipulation and PolicyVPN and TunnelingVPN and Tunneling → Tunnel and Overlay Protocol Configuration

Course Curriculum

Intra-AS MPLS L3VPN

14 videos • 14 quizs

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