Hierarchical Virtual Private LAN Service (H-VPLS) is an advanced extension of VPLS (Virtual Private LAN Service) that enhances scalability and efficiency for large service provider networks. By introducing MTU (Multi-Tenant Unit) switches or U-PE (User-facing Provider Edge) devices, H-VPLS reduces the number of full mesh connections, optimizing network performance and resource utilization.
This lab covers the full lifecycle of H-VPLS configuration, including Pseudowires, MPLS encapsulation, route targets, BGP or LDP signaling, and redundancy mechanisms.
Mastering H-VPLS is crucial for delivering high-speed, flexible Layer 2 VPNs in modern service provider environments.
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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 |
