MPLS-Enabled Applications: Emerging Developments and New Technologies Second Edition (Wiley Series on Communications Networking & Distributed Systems) 2nd Edition

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“Here at last is a single, all-encompassing resource where the myriad applications sharpen into a comprehensible text.” Kireeti Kompella, Juniper Fellow, Juniper Networks.

The authoritative guide to MPLS, now in its second edition, fully updated with brand new material!

Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) is now considered the networking technology for carrying all types of network traffic, including voice telephony, real-time video, and data traffic. In MPLS-Enabled Applications, the Second Edition, the authors methodically show how MPLS holds the key to network convergence by allowing operators to offer more services over a single physical infrastructure. The Second Edition contains more than 150 illustrations, new chapters, and more coverage, guiding the reader from the basics of the technology, including signaling protocols, traffic engineering and fast reroute, though all its major applications.

MPLS Enabled-Applications, Second Edition, contains comprehensive up-to-date coverage of:

the current status and the future potential of all major MPLS applications, including L3VPNs (Layer 3 Virtual Private Networks), L2VPNs (Layer 2 Virtual Private Networks), pseudowires and VPLS . (Virtual Private LAN Service).
extensive discussion of multicast support over MPLS, including a new chapter dedicated to multicast in VPNs, explaining both the PIM/GRE (Protocol Independent Multicast / Generic Routing Encapsulation) and the next generation BGP/MPLS solutions, new material on support of multicast in VPLS, a much-expanded chapter on MPLS multicast and a section perations and management (OAM) tools for point-to-multipoint LSPs.
a new chapter on MPLS in access networks, as well as coverage of the use of MPLS in mobile and data communication networks.
interoperation of LDP(Label Distribution Protocol) and BGP (Border Gateway Protocol) based VPLS.
comprehensive coverage of the base technology, as well as the latest IETF drafts

With a foreword by Yakov Rekhter

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"Here at last is a single all-encompassing resource where the myriad applications sharpen into a comprehensible text." - Kireeti Kompella

The authoritative guide to MPLS, in a fully updated Second Edition!

Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) is now considered the networking technology for carrying all types of network traffic, including voice telephony, real-time video, and data traffic. MPLS-Enabled Applications methodically show how MPLS holds the key to network convergence by allowing operators to offer more services over a single physical infrastructure. The Second Edition contains more than 150 illustrations, new chapters, and more coverage, guiding the reader from the basics of the technology, including signaling protocols, traffic engineering and fast reroute, through all its major applications.

MPLS-Enabled Applications will provide those involved in the design and deployment of MPLS networks, as well as those researching the area of MPLS, with a thoroughly modern view of how MPLS is transforming the networking world.

"This book allows understanding what we can do today and what we will be able to do tomorrow with MPLS, as it covers not only stable and deployed technologies, but also new ones under development within the IETF." -- Jean-Louis Le Roux, Senior MPLS Architect, Orange

"This should be the textbook for MPLS courses, both for training of experienced networking professionals and for universities." -- Loa Andersson, Acreo AB, IAB-Member and IETF MPLS Working Group Co-Chair

MPLS-Enabled Applications contains up-to-date coverage of:

the current status and the future potential of all major MPLS applications, including L3VNs, L2VPNs, pseudowires and VPLS.
extensive discussion of multicast support over MPLS, including a new chapter on multicast in VPNs showing both the PIM/GRE and the next-generation BGP/MPLS solutions new material on VPLS multicast and a section on OAM tools for P2MP LSPs.
a new chapter on MPLS in access networks, as well as coverage of the use of MPLS in mobile and data communication networks.
detailed discussion of how to interoperate LDP and BGP based VPLS.
comprehensive coverage of the base technology, as well as the latest IETF drafts,including topics such as P2MP LSPs, Diffserv-aware and inter-domain TE, IPv6 VPNs and MPLS OAM tools.

About the Author

Ina Minei joined Juniper Networks in 2000 and has worked in the JUNOS routing group ever since, first as a software engineer and then as a technical manager. Her focus has been on next-generation network technologies, in particular MPLS protocols and applications. She previously worked at Cisco for two years in various software development projects for routers and switches. Ms Minei is an active participant in industry forums and conferences and has co-filed several patents in the area of IP and MPLS. She holds a Master's degree in computer science from the Technion, Israel.

Julian Lucek joined Juniper Networks in 1999 and is currently the Technical Leader for JUNOS for the Europe, Middle East and Africa region, where he has been working with many service providers on the design and evolution of their networks. He previously worked at VT for several years, at first in the Photonics research Department and later in the data transport and routing area. During this time, he gained a PHD in ultrahigh-speed data transmission and processing from Cambridge University. He is the holder of several patents in the area of communications technology. He has a Master's degree in Physics from Cambridge University hand holds Juniper Networks certified Internet Expert (JNCIE) certification number 21.

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Publisher : Wiley; 2nd edition (April 28, 2008)
Language : English
Paperback : 528 pages
ISBN-10 : 0470986441
ISBN-13 : 978-0470986448
Item Weight : 1.89 pounds
Dimensions : 6.69 x 1.19 x 9.61 inches

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defilm

This book is the most comprehensive MPLS book I have read.

Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2008

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This book is the most complete MPLS book written. All of the content contained in multiple Cisco-press volumes are in this book. It is concise and to the point. Although the authors are Juniper elite engineers, this book is about MPLS and not about Cisco or Juniper.

If you don't have time to gain the same material by reading three 400 page
books, this book is for you. The same material is covered. It is concise and to the point.
No Fluff, editorials, opinions, just the facts! The first edition is excellent. The second
edition brings you right up to date with the latest in standards, and I think it is near a
first where a book has attempted to keep up with the RFC drafts. Normally you need to read
a book on the evolving technology, then refer to RFC's for the latest updates. (Some of us
early adopters have to use the RFC's. However here is your chance to get the most up to date,
complete MPLS material without reading the RFC's and drafts. It is all in here.

As an example, Interdomain Multicast in MPLS has changed. Two new BGP Extended communities have
been added to BGP4 to support it. It is based on the Rosen Draft [MVPN], but is significantly
different enough that it is being called [NG-MVPN], or Next Generation Multicast VPN.
Those looking to migrate their service provider multicast to SSM, eliminating RP's, and
providing greater expandability via NG-Mcast this is in this book (and they cover how it
is different than Rosen-Draft) in a very clear manner.

Besides comprehensive, it is also a well written book, and owning a huge library of very many
technology books, it is indeed rare that a "Well written" book comes along that just delivers
material. This is my new MPLS bible, just as everyone has a copy of the "BGP bible" from Cisco
Press, and TCP/IP (VOl I & II) by Jeff Doyle. We technologists voted these books the bibles
by sales volume alone. I can not make a stronger recommendation. Excellent!

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Jeff Doyle

The Only MPLS Book You'll Need

Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2006

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This book has quickly found a home among the essential technical references sitting on my desk within quick reach. As a specialist in MPLS network design, I would like to think I understand all aspects of MPLS and its related protocols; yet the comprehensive organization of MPLS-Enabled Applications allows me to quickly check facts or refresh my memory of some arcane aspect of MPLS networking.

The authors form an ideal team, with an accomplished protocol coder (Minei) providing an "under the hood" look, and a highly experienced network designer (Lucek) providing real-world views on the applications. This is indeed the only MPLS book you will need.

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Stefan Fouant

Excellent coverage of VPLS, and Multicast over Layer 3 VPNs

Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2009

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Recently I had to work on a project which involved demonstrating Multicast over Layer 3 VPN interoperability between Cisco and Juniper. I spent several days reading through all the RFCs and working-group drafts which pertained to this subject matter, after which I still had many unanswered questions. In order to round out my understanding, I decided to order the Second Edition of 'MPLS-Enabled Applications'. Looking back, I wish I had read this book instead of wasting my time reading the various RFCs and working-group drafts. This book answered all of my questions and went above and beyond to give me a solid understanding of the concepts and their application. As other reviewers have pointed out, often one needs to read a book to understand the technology basics, and then refer to RFCs or working-group drafts in order to keep abreast of the latest changes. Not so with this book... In fact, this book is so current that reading the working-group drafts is largely unnecessary. It is incredibly comprehensive, concise, and gives the reader a thorough understanding of the business drivers. Furthermore, it illustrates the various ways in which MPLS services can be offered and outlines the pros and cons of each approach so that the network designer can make intelligent decisions with regards to implementation.

In addition to the great coverage that was provided by the First Edition, the Second Edition has updated the text to reflect newer trends and applications such as the transport of IPv6 over an IPv4 MPLS core, and detailed coverage of end-to-end and local protection schemes in MPLS networks. Likewise, the chapter previously called "Point-to-Multipoint LSPs" has now been renamed to "MPLS Multicast", with much more detailed coverage of the P2MP hierarchy and the forwarding-plane and control-plane operation. The biggest value for me was the addition of a completely new chapter on "Multicast over Layer 3 VPNs" which provided comprehensive coverage of this emerging technology and fully illustrates the full gamut of operation of either the PIM/GRE approach, or the NG-VPN approach utilizing BGP and P2MP LSPs. Finally, the addition of a chapter on "MPLS in Access Networks" was well deserved seeing as Ethernet is quickly becoming the access technology of choice and MPLS will likely be utilized as an overlay in order to realize the full potential of Ethernet in these environments.

This book has earned a spot on my bookshelf as one of my most coveted resources, and I refer to it quite often to refresh my memory on the myriad workings of various functions within MPLS. I wish I could give this book a rating higher than five stars! I can't overemphasize how exceptional this book is. If you are in the market for a book covering MPLS and emerging applications offered on MPLS networks, this single book should be at the top of your list!

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Rey

for those of you who dare to go where others ...

Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2016

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for those of you who dare to go where others aren't capable, nor dare to go... This is for real network engineers!

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Cool Enough

On of the must read for MPLS to start with

Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2016

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On of the must read for MPLS to start with

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Five Stars

Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2016

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Great condition.

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Christian Graf

MPLS (technology and why to use it)

Reviewed in Germany on December 1, 2005

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There are many reasons why I do like the book very much. On a vendor independant way MPLS get discussed in depth. Each chapter begins with a business driver, so the reader gets an overview about business advantages when using a specific feature. Technology has to prove an advantage and the books gives an perfect idea why to use it. The authors stay neutral to the features and highlight all advantages as well as disadvantages. Important to say, that they reflect operational and maintanance costs too.
Even newest MPLS topics are discussed. If you need deep technical knowledge about MPLS, get this book. If you need to find a business decision, why to use technology, read it. Its full of good examples.

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