The MPLS exam is a qualifying exam for the CCIP certification (Cisco Certified Internetwork Professional). The 643-611 MPLS exam will test materials covered under the Implementing Cisco MPLS course. The exam will certify that the successful candidate has knowledge and skills necessary to gather information from the technology basics to some of the more updated features and functions such as Traffic Engineering, Fast Reroute and any Transport over MPLS (AToM). The exam covers topics on MPLS Concepts, MPLS Label Assignment and Distribution, Frame-Mode/Cell-Mode MPLS Implementation on Cisco IOS Platforms, MPLS Virtual Private Networks Technology, MPLS VPN Implementation, Complex MPLS VPNs, and Internet Access from a MPLS VPN.
Exam Topics
The following information provides general guidelines for the content likely to be included on the exam. However, other related topics may also appear on any specific delivery of the exam.
MPLS Fundamentals
Explain basic core MPLS technology and concepts
Explain the function of MPLS Labels and Label Stack
Identify MPLS Applications
MPLS Operation
Describe the characteristics and behaviors of Label Distribution in Frame-mode MPLS
Explain Convergence in Frame-mode MPLS
Describe the characteristics and behaviors of Label Distribution over LC-ATM Interfaces and VC Merge
Describe the features of MPLS Label Allocation, Distribution, and Retention Modes
Explain the process of LDP Neighbor Discovery
Frame-Mode/Cell-Mode MPLS Implementation, Configuration and Troubleshooting
Identify the functions of CEF Switching
Explain and configure Frame-mode MPLS on Cisco IOS platforms
Monitor MPLS on Cisco IOS platforms - Frame-mode interfaces
Troubleshoot Frame-Mode MPLS configurations on Cisco IOS Platforms
Explain and configure Label-Controlled ATM MPLS
Explain and configure LC-ATM MPLS over ATM Virtual Path
Monitor LC-ATM MPLS on Cisco IOS platforms
MPLS Virtual Private Networks Technology
Describe the characteristics and functions of Virtual Private Networks
Describe Overlay and Peer-to-Peer VPNs
Explain Major VPN Categorization
Describe MPLS VPN Architecture
Describe the MPLS VPN Routing Model
Explain the process of MPLS VPN Packet Forwarding
MPLS VPN Implementation, Configuration and Troubleshooting
Explain MPLS VPN Mechanisms supported on Cisco Platforms
Configure VRF tables
Configure MP-BGP Session between PE routers
Configure Small Scale Routing Protocols
Monitor MPLS VPN Operation
Configure OSPF as the Routing Protocol
Configure BGP as the Routing Protocol
Troubleshoot basic MPLS VPN configuration errors
Complex MPLS VPNs
Describe the advanced VRF Import/Export Features
Explain the characteristics of Overlapping VPNs
Explain the features of Central Services VPNs
Describe Managed CE Router Service
Internet Access from a MPLS VPN
Explain VPN Internet Access Topologies
Describe VPN Internet Access Implementation Methods
Describe the methods to Separate Internet Access from VPN Service
Internet Access Backbone as a Separate VPN
Recommended Training
Implementing Cisco MPLS ( MPLS ) is the recommended training for this exam.
Courses listed are offered by Cisco Learning Partners, the only authorized source for Cisco IT training delivered exclusively by Certified Cisco Instructors. Check the List of Learning Partners for a Cisco Learning Partner nearest you.
Additional Resources
A variety of Cisco Press Self Study titles may be available for this exam and may be purchased through the Cisco Bookstore in the Cisco Marketplace , directly through Cisco Press, or wherever you purchase technical books.
