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.

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.

Explain basic core MPLS technology and concepts

Explain the function of MPLS Labels and Label Stack

Identify MPLS Applications

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

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

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

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

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

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

Implementing Cisco MPLS ( MPLS ) is the recommended training for this exam.

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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.