Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) is a game-changing technology that enhances network speed, scalability, and efficiency by using label-based forwarding instead of traditional IP lookups. This approach allows traffic to follow optimized paths, reducing latency and improving performance for mission-critical applications.
MPLS is the foundation for MPLS VPNs, Traffic Engineering (TE), and Quality of Service (QoS), making it indispensable for service providers and large enterprises. By enabling seamless integration of Layer 2 and Layer 3 services, MPLS simplifies network operations while ensuring reliability and security.
Whether used for cloud connectivity, WAN optimization, or carrier-grade networking, MPLS remains a key component of modern IP infrastructure.
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The default username and password for images used in this course is as follows, however you will hear new passwords during the course if the instructor changes the credentials:
Image name | Username | Password |
IOL images | No username | No password |
CSR1000v | Admin | Admin |
C8000v | Admin | admin |
Viptela devices | Admin | admin |
Windows Server | Administrator | Test123 |
IOS-XR | Admin | Enter new password |
Cisco ASA 802 | no username | no passwd, hit enter |
Cisco ASA 8.4.2, 9.1.5 | no username | no passwd, hit enter |
Cisco ASAv | no username | no passwd, hit enter |
Cisco IPS | cisco | ciscoips123 |
Cisco WSA | admin | ironport |
Cisco ESA | admin | ironport |
Cisco WAAS | admin | default |
Cisco XR9K | Cisco | Cisco |
Cisco NX9K | admin | admin |
