October NANOG Meeting

Tutorial Abstract: Introduction to MPLS

Peter Ashwood-Smith, Nortel

This tutorial introduces concepts of Multi Protocol Label Switching, including:

Overview of MPLS

Label Encapsulations

Label Distribution Protocols

MPLS & ATM

Constraint Based Routing with CR-LDP and RSVP

About the Presenter
Currently a Senior Advisor at Nortel Networks in the MPLS and advanced routing group, Ashwood-Smith is co-author of the CR-LDP specification and co-author of the Nortel Networks preliminary LDP/CR-LDP implementations. He holds several patents relating to constraint-based routing, and is an avid pilot.

Powerpoint presentation