Summary

By now, you will have acquired a comprehensive grasp of MPLS and its pivotal role in modern networking. Fundamental MPLS concepts, spanning its definition, applications, and key features such as FRR and SR, have been thoroughly explored.

MPLS emerges as a versatile tool, catering to diverse networking needs, including efficient traffic management, enhanced QoS, and robust VPN support.

SR represents a paradigm shift in routing architectures, offering streamlined network operations and improved scalability while maintaining existing data-plane forwarding mechanisms. SR-MPLS seamlessly integrates SR with traditional MPLS networks, facilitating eventual migration to SR-only MPLS environments without major disruption.

FRR stands out as a critical element in enhancing network resilience, proactively establishing alternative paths that can swiftly activate in response to network failures.

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