Exploring the quirks of Network Engineering
This blog introduces PBB-EVPN over an MPLS network. But rather than just describe the technology from scratch, I have tried to structure the explanation assuming the reading is familiar with plain old MPLS L3VPN and is new to PBB and/or EVPN.
There are many different ways for ISPs to manage MPLS devices like routers and firewalls that are deployed to customer sites. This quirk explores one such solution and looks at a scenario where a misconfiguration results in VRF route leaking between customers. The quirk When… Continue Reading “MPLS Management misconfiguration”
This months quirk is a bit late. I have been studying furiously and managed to pass my Deploying Cisco Service Provider Advanced Network Routing exam last week. Only two to go before I get CCNP SP. 🙂 Another plus side is that I have a tonne… Continue Reading “Site by Site MPLS Breakout Migration”