MPLS
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What is MPLS?
Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) is a data forwarding technique used to increase the speed and control the flow of network traffic. It operates between layer 2 (data link layer) and layer 3 (network layer) of the OSI model and uses labels to make data forwarding decisions. MPLS is commonly used in VPNs, traffic engineering, and quality of service (QoS) implementations to improve network performance and reliability.
What other technologies are related to MPLS?
MPLS Competitor Technologies
SD-WAN
SD-WAN provides an alternative approach to creating WANs, often using the internet instead of private MPLS circuits, offering flexibility and cost savings.
IPSEC
IPsec VPNs can be used as an alternative to MPLS VPNs for secure communication, especially over the public internet.
VXLAN
VXLAN is a tunneling protocol that can be used as an alternative to MPLS, especially in data center environments, for creating virtual networks.
DMVPN
DMVPN provides an alternative to MPLS for creating VPNs, especially for connecting branch offices, using the public internet.
GRE
GRE tunnels can be used as a basic alternative to MPLS for creating VPNs, although it lacks the advanced features of MPLS.
SDWAN
SD-WAN provides an alternative approach to creating WANs, often using the internet instead of private MPLS circuits, offering flexibility and cost savings. (duplicate of SD-WAN)
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MPLS Complementary Technologies
BGP
BGP is used in conjunction with MPLS for VPN routing, especially L3VPNs. It distributes VPN routes across the MPLS backbone.
OSPF
OSPF can be used as the IGP within an MPLS domain for routing between PE and P routers.
QoS
QoS mechanisms are crucial for managing traffic prioritization and ensuring performance in MPLS networks.
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Which job functions commonly mention MPLS?
Network Engineer
12.1% of all Network Engineer jobs mention MPLS
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Network Operations Engineer
9.6% of all Network Operations Engineer jobs mention MPLS
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Network Administrator
4.7% of all Network Administrator jobs mention MPLS
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Engineer
0.3% of all Engineer jobs mention MPLS
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Engineering & R&D
0.3% of all Engineering & R&D jobs mention MPLS
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