MSPVM training (Maintaining Cisco SP VPNs and MPLS Networks)

This Cisco MSPVM course provides learners with the knowledge needed to provide support in a service-provider environment using Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS). It provides learners with understanding of MPLS and the associated technologies used in service provider environments, and it provides them with the guidelines on how to monitor and troubleshoot these technologies.

Course content

• Module 0: Course Introduction
• Module 1: Service Provider VPN Operation Processes
• Module 2: Change Management for MPLS and MPLS VPNs
• Module 3: Performance Management for MPLS and MPLS VPNs
• Module 4: Fault Management for MPLS and MPLS VPNs

Course objectives

• Identify the typical MPLS and MPLS VPN requirements in service provider networks and list the solutions and describe the change, performance, and fault management procedures for MPLS and MPLS VPNs.
• Perform changes in the routing configuration based on designs and implementation templates as well as ITIL®-based change management processes and procedures.
• Gather and interpret performance statistics for MPLS and MPLS VPNs using various tools such as show commands and SNMP-based monitoring tools.
• Perform fault management for MPLS and MPLS VPNs using various tools such as show commands and SNMP-based monitoring tools.

Knowledge prerequisites

• IP Networking skills and experience using Cisco IOS® Software commandline interface (CLI)
• Operations process knowledge and ability to use NMS tools to monitor networks and network devices
• Ability to implement service provider change management procedures and configuration management procedures
• Understanding of and ability to identify the critical factors for availability, scalability and manageability of Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Intermediate System-to-Intermediate System (IS-IS), and Border Gateway Protocol
• Ability to implement Cisco IOS Software and Cisco IOS XR Software configuration and monitoring commands
• UNIX and/or Linux operating system experience as applied to IP network environments.