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Basic NetworkingNovember 26, 2019

What does P router mean in MPLS?

What does P router mean in MPLS ? It is used in MPLS VPN networks mostly but can be used with any MPLS application, use case. This is very important...

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Basic NetworkingNovember 26, 2019

LAG vs. ECMP discussion on real network deployments

We discussed LAG (Link Aggregation Group) and the ECMP (Equal Cost Multipath) on real network deployments with the Service Provider/Telco Engineer engineers on my slack group. I thought it was...

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IGPNovember 26, 2019

IS-IS Overload Bit – Why IS-IS Overload bit is used? What are the use cases?

In this post, I will explain the Overload bit which is an important feature of the IS-IS routing protocol. When a router that runs an IS-IS routing protocol has a...

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Basic NetworkingNovember 26, 2019

What is Attachment Circuit in MPLS VPN ?

What is attachment circuit in MPLS VPN ? Definitions are important in networking, if there are alternative usages of the definition, better to know them all for effective communication. Figure...

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BGPNovember 26, 2019

Unique RD per PE per VRF in MPLS

Unique RD per PE per VRF is a deployment option in MPLS Layer 3 VPN. I am explaining this topic in deep detail in my “BGP Zero to Hero” course....

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DefinitionsNovember 26, 2019

What is happy eyeballs ?

Happy Eyeballs- This term is very important to understand if you are deploying dual stack IPv6 network. Before defining happy eyeballs, do you know what is an eyeball network ?...

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DiscussionsNovember 26, 2019

Is IPV6 Dual-Stack really a best method for IPv6 design ?

There are mainly three IPv6 transition methods; Dual-Stack, Tunnelling, and Translation. Careful engineers can understand the difference between IPv6 migration and IPv6 transition. All of these three technologies are used...

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DefinitionsNovember 26, 2019

What is VPWS, VLL, EoMPLS?

Actually all are the same thing. VPWS stands for virtual private wire service , VLL stands for virtual leased line and EoMPLS stands for Ethernet over MPLS. MPLS Technologies and...

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Best Practices in Network DesignNovember 26, 2019

Route Redistribution Best Practices

Route Redistribution Best Practices - You need route redistribution for many reasons. In this post,the drivers for the route redistribution but more importantly the best practices for applying route redistribution...

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MPLSNovember 26, 2019

Carrier Supporting Carrier – CSC

CSC Carrier Supporting Carrier is a hierarchical MPLS VPN architecture between the Service Providers. Service is an MPLS VPN service mostly but doesn't have to be as you will see...

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MPLSNovember 26, 2019

MPLS Transport Profile & MPLS-TP & Basic Explanation and Key Points

MPLS-TP - Multi-Protocol Label Switching Transport Profile (MPLS-TP) is a new technology developed jointly by the ITU-T and the IETF. The key motivation is to add OAM functionality to MPLS...

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IGPNovember 26, 2019

IS-IS Routing Protocol Interview Questions

IS-IS Interview Questions - IS-IS is a link state routing protocol. Commonly used in Service Provider networks. Back in old days, IS-IS routing protocol software was more stable and robust...

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