The Morgan Kaufmann Series in Networking: MPLS Network Management

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MPLS-enabled networks are experiencing significant growth, yet practical guidance on managing these networks has been scarce. This book is the first comprehensive resource for mastering MPLS management technologies and techniques relevant to classic MPLS networks, traffic-engineered networks, and VPNs. Authored by a co-creator of the current MPLS management standards, it delivers detailed and authoritative insights into official MIBs, covering essential topics such as syntax, access levels, and object interaction. It also explores third-party management interfaces, including tools for traffic metering and growth prediction. Network operators, device engineers, and MPLS application developers will find this book indispensable for leveraging MPLS's full potential. Key features include exclusive focus on tools and techniques for controlling, monitoring, debugging, and optimizing MPLS networks, along with authoritative information from a leading expert in MPLS and GMPLS standards. The book addresses both standards-based and proprietary management technologies and includes interviews with influential figures in MPLS development. A companion website offers updates on MPLS management and additional resources, with a second volume planned to present best-practice case studies from real companies managing MPLS networks.