The MPLS Primer: An Introduction to Multiprotocol Label Switching

Written for network professionals, this introduction covers the concepts, standards, evolution, design, implementation, and daily operations of MPLS. Core technologies, signaling, label distribution, and management are all detailed. Appendixes include a chronology (1992-2001), an RFC index, coverage of RFC 3031 and 3032, introductions to SNMP and SNMP3, and a glossary. Harnedy is a consultant and a software engineer