Mpls and Label Switching Networks

The authoritative, practical introduction to the final MPLS standard!Fully updated to cover the final, official MPLS standardPresents detailed enterprise and service provider example scenariosIncludes up-to-the-minute coverage of QoS and MPLS-based VPNsIntroduces the new Generalized MPLS and RSVP-TE protocols

MPLS will be at the heart of tomorrow's flexible, manageable, and cost-effective networks. "MPLS and Label Switching Networks, Second Edition" is the authoritative resource you need to understand MPLS technologies-and implement them for competitive advantage. Renowned communications consultant Uyless Black illuminates the final MPLS standard through practical examples and detailed diagrams, offering start-to-finish guidance on using MPLS to maximize network reliability, utilization, and performance. Coverage includes: Integrating MPLS into ATM and Frame Relay networks-and both IPv4 and IPv6 environments Traffic engineering-including RSVP-TE and CR-LDPBuilding more resilient service provider and ISP backbonesConfiguring MPLS-based networks for rapid service restorationDeploying and securing MPLS-based VPNsGMPLS for optical networks: accelerating service deployment and improving operational efficiency

Whether you're in an enterprise or service provider environment, "MPLS and Label Switching Networks, Second Edition" gives you insight and clarity for planning, deploying, and succeeding with MPLS technologies--starting today.