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Multi-Protocol Label Switching (MPLS)

Multi-Protocol Label Switching (MPLS)

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What is Multi-Protocol Label Switching (MPLS)?

Multi-Protocol Label Switching (MPLS) is a data forwarding technique for increasing the speed and controlling the flow of network traffic. It operates by inserting a label between the data link layer and network layer headers, enabling efficient packet forwarding based on these labels rather than complex IP address lookups. MPLS is commonly used in VPNs, traffic engineering, and Quality of Service (QoS) implementations within service provider networks and enterprise WANs.

What other technologies are related to Multi-Protocol Label Switching (MPLS)?

Multi-Protocol Label Switching (MPLS) Complementary Technologies

BGP is used to distribute VPN labels in MPLS networks, enabling the creation of VPNs across the MPLS infrastructure. Thus, it complements MPLS in VPN implementations.
mentioned alongside Multi-Protocol Label Switching (MPLS) in 13% (76) of relevant job posts
OSPF can be used as the Interior Gateway Protocol (IGP) within an MPLS network to distribute labels and maintain the routing table. It is essential for the basic functionality of MPLS forwarding.
mentioned alongside Multi-Protocol Label Switching (MPLS) in 17% (55) of relevant job posts

Which job functions mention Multi-Protocol Label Switching (MPLS)?

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