Layer 3 MPLS VPN Enterprise Consumer Guide Version 2

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Layer 3 MPLS VPN Enterprise Consumer Guide Version 2. OL-8851-01. Connecting to an MPLS/VPN Service Provider. One of the advantages of using the same AS for …

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Layer 3 MPLS VPN Enterprise Consumer Guide Version 2
This document is written for networking engineers and administrators responsible for implementing a Layer 3 (L3) MPLS VPN service from a service provider (SP) network. It describes important considerations when choosing an SP and making the necessary connections. This document outlines these considerations, but it is not meant to be a comprehensive design guide.
NoteThroughout this document, references to MPLS VPN mean Layer 3 MPLS VPN. The terms “self-managed” and “unmanaged” service are synonymous and refer to a service in which the enterprise customer is responsible for managing the CE devices as well as the devices within each of their sites. Also, the terms “customer” and “enterprise” are also synonymous and refer to the subscriber of the MPLS VPN service.
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MPLS VPN Primer???3
Layer 3 MPLS VPN Services Introduction???3
Layer 3 MPLS VPN Terminology???4
Strengths and Limitations of MPLS Layer 3 VPN Services???6
Layer 3 MPLS VPN Operation???6
Layer 3 MPLS VPN Route Distribution Operation???7
Layer 3 MPLS VPN…