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Design and configure an IP-MPLS network with virtual private network tunnelling
Design and configure an IP-MPLS network with virtual private network tunnelling
Unit of competency
National Code
ICTTEN6172A
ICTTEN6172A
State Code
D3502
D3502
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/06/2014
Field of Education
031307 - Communications Technologies
Original Release Date
12/06/2014
Nominal Hours
70
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to design an internet protocol-multiprotocol label switching (IP-MPLS) network, examine MLPS data flow and configure virtual private network (VPN) tunnelling.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement but users should confirm requirements with the relevant federal, state or territory authority.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and design a IP-MPLS network to meet business requirements
- 1.1. Determine the IP-MPLS network design requirements in consultation with enterprise customer
- 1.2. Optimise factors affecting design
- 1.3. Use label stacking to route MPLS packets in the network to build of MPLS services
- 1.4. Dimension layer-3 generation of core backbone to allow MPLS IP-VPN to provide MPLS convergence services
- 1.5. Use MPLS control plane to set up wavelengths
- 1.6. Produce the design topology of a MPLS network to include the location and types of edge label switch routers (LSR) and core LSRs in agreement with enterprise customer
2. Configure a MPLS network and verify traffic engineering (TE) considerations
- 2.1. Configure edge and core LSRs to provide secure methods of transporting IP packets in the MPLS network using layer 2 protocols
- 2.2. Configure the LSRs to provide toll bypass for convergence of voice and data over the IP network
- 2.3. Classify traffic in MPLS terms and configure the Edge LSR to sort traffic into forward equivalent classes (FECs)
- 2.4. Install and remove the two standardised signalling protocols for managing traffic engineering (TE) of MPLS paths
- 2.5. Configure the MPLS-TE to provide routing on diverse paths to avoid congestion and guarantee bandwidth services
3. Configure a VPN and provide a virtual private LAN service (VPLS)
- 3.1. Configure a MPLS VPN tunnel for a customer network to provide multipoint-to-multipoint VPN connectivity
- 3.2. Build a content hosting server into a MPLS based VPN to produce a media network
- 3.3. Use virtual private LAN services (VPLS) as a VPN method for wide area network (WAN) multipoint-to-multipoint Ethernet connectivity spanning across multiple metropolitan areas
- 3.4. Produce a VPLS topology using an internet protocol IP-MPLS cloud with provider edge (PE) routers connecting VPLS domains associated with enterprise customer
4. Complete documentation
- 4.1. Produce a final design plan including network elements, configuration details and recommendations for design changes
- 4.2. Notify customer and obtain sign off
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Network design requirements may include:
bandwidth
firewalls
gateway to wireless local area networks (WLAN)
multi-layer switches
number and type of core and edge routers
number of channels
protocols:
BGP
label distribution protocol (LDP)
OSPF
resource reservation protocol (RSVP)
quality of service (QoS)
security
servers
switches
throughput.
Enterprise customer may include:
banks
clubs
external organisations
hospitals
internal departments
teaching institutions.
Factors may include:
protocol incompatibility
QoS issues:
loss rate
latency
jitter
throughput
router availability.
MPLS services may include:
any transport over MPLS (AToM):
802.1Q - Ethernet VLAN
asynchronous transfer mode (ATM)
Ethernet
frame relay (FR)
high-level data link control (HDLC)
point-to-point protocol (PPP)
BGP MPLS VPN
Ethernet virtual circuit Ethernet over MPLS( EoMPLS) reroute link or node failure
link or node protection failure:
link resilience
node resilience
MVPN (multicast VPN)
QoS
traffic engineering:
bandwidth utilisation
capacity planning
congestion
virtual lines - toll bypass
VPLS.
MPLS convergence may include:
ADSL cable
enterprise VoIP
FR-ATM transport
internet access
IPTV
VPN.
Network may include:
data and voice
edge and core LSR
hosting servers for media content
internet
large and small LANs
national WANs
private lines
use of the public switched telephone network (PSTN) for dial-up modems only
VPNs
wireless.
Layer 2 protocols may include:
ATM
Ethernet
FR
generic routing encapsulation (GRE)
packet over SONET (POS)
PPP.
Standardised signalling protocols may include:
CR-LDP
RSVP-TE.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Network design requirements may include:
bandwidth
firewalls
gateway to wireless local area networks (WLAN)
multi-layer switches
number and type of core and edge routers
number of channels
protocols:
BGP
label distribution protocol (LDP)
OSPF
resource reservation protocol (RSVP)
quality of service (QoS)
security
servers
switches
throughput.
Enterprise customer may include:
banks
clubs
external organisations
hospitals
internal departments
teaching institutions.
Factors may include:
protocol incompatibility
QoS issues:
loss rate
latency
jitter
throughput
router availability.
MPLS services may include:
any transport over MPLS (AToM):
802.1Q - Ethernet VLAN
asynchronous transfer mode (ATM)
Ethernet
frame relay (FR)
high-level data link control (HDLC)
point-to-point protocol (PPP)
BGP MPLS VPN
Ethernet virtual circuit Ethernet over MPLS( EoMPLS) reroute link or node failure
link or node protection failure:
link resilience
node resilience
MVPN (multicast VPN)
QoS
traffic engineering:
bandwidth utilisation
capacity planning
congestion
virtual lines - toll bypass
VPLS.
MPLS convergence may include:
ADSL cable
enterprise VoIP
FR-ATM transport
internet access
IPTV
VPN.
Network may include:
data and voice
edge and core LSR
hosting servers for media content
internet
large and small LANs
national WANs
private lines
use of the public switched telephone network (PSTN) for dial-up modems only
VPNs
wireless.
Layer 2 protocols may include:
ATM
Ethernet
FR
generic routing encapsulation (GRE)
packet over SONET (POS)
PPP.
Standardised signalling protocols may include:
CR-LDP
RSVP-TE.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the ability to:
plan and design a MPLS network that meets business requirements
configure and test the MPLS network according to specified guidelines
produce appropriate documentation
implement secure VPN tunnelling.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
a live network and networked computers
network design documentation, equipment specifications and organisational guidelines
network components, routers, switches and multi-layer switches.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
direct observation of the candidate planning, designing and configuring a MPLS
review of documentation completed by the candidate
oral or written questioning of the candidate to assess required knowledge and skills.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example with:
ICTTEN6216A Design and manage internet protocol TV in a service provider network.
Aboriginal people and other people from a non-English speaking background may have second language issues.
Access must be provided to appropriate learning and assessment support when required.
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate, and appropriate to the oral communication skill level, and language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.
In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess required knowledge. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency.
Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with special needs.
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the ability to:
plan and design a MPLS network that meets business requirements
configure and test the MPLS network according to specified guidelines
produce appropriate documentation
implement secure VPN tunnelling.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
a live network and networked computers
network design documentation, equipment specifications and organisational guidelines
network components, routers, switches and multi-layer switches.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
direct observation of the candidate planning, designing and configuring a MPLS
review of documentation completed by the candidate
oral or written questioning of the candidate to assess required knowledge and skills.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example with:
ICTTEN6216A Design and manage internet protocol TV in a service provider network.
Aboriginal people and other people from a non-English speaking background may have second language issues.
Access must be provided to appropriate learning and assessment support when required.
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate, and appropriate to the oral communication skill level, and language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.
In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess required knowledge. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency.
Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with special needs.
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