Synopsis
A detailed introduction to multi-protocol label switching, MPLS, using practical examples and realistic configuration diagrams to illustrate concepts. Each concept, protocol, and technique is explained with the goal of helping the reader improve network performance. DLC: Internet.
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UYLESS BLACK is a widely known and respected consultant and lecturer on computer networks and data communications. He is author of all the books in his Prentice Hall Series in Advanced Communications Technologies, including Internet Security Protocols: Protecting IP Traffic, Internet Architecture: Protocols and Applications, Voice Over IP, and Advanced Internet Technologies. He resides in Front Royal, VA.
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The authoritative MPLS introduction for every networking professional.
MPLS and related technologies offer the potential to dramatically improve network performance, efficiency, and quality of service. In MPLS and Label-Switching Networks, renowned communication specialist Uyless Black presents a detailed, practical introduction to these technologies, written specifically for network and communications professionals. Using practical examples and realistic configuration diagrams, Black explains each fundamental concept, protocol, and technique associated with MPLS, including:
- How the MPLS protocol works, and how it can be applied in IPv4 and IPv6 environments
- Maximizing quality of service: using MPLS to combat network latency and jitter
- MPLS traffic engineering: building more resilient service provider and ISP backbones
- Security and network management in MPLS-enabled networks—including rapid service restoration techniques
- Using MPLS to build secure VPNs
- New MPLS label distribution protocols
Whether you're in an enterprise network or service provider environment, MPLS and Label-Switching Networks is the authoritative resource you need to understand MPLS technologies—and implement them for competitive advantage.
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Preface
This book is one in a series of books called, "Advanced Communications Technologies." As the name of the book implies, the focus is on the switching of traffic though a network or networks. The term switching is also known in some parts of the industry as forwarding, relaying, and routing.
This book is an expansion of Advanced Internet Technologies, also part of this series.
I hope you find this book a valuable addition to your library.
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