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The Real FACTUAL STATEMENTS ABOUT MPLS Networks (Multi-Protocol Label Switching)
MPLS... or Multi-Protocol Label Switching has fast become the solution of choice allowing you to connect multiple network locations for businesses today. To make sure your designing the right network solution. And that MPLS should be the backbone of this decision... you have to at least understand the fundamentals.

Multi-Protocol label switching is basically just a different way of routing data packets. It is unique from standard routing in that it'll allow a diverse list of connectivity means using various protocols, and its basic nature is that it's a mesh network, however, not a broadcast domain, meaning that it provides "any-to-any" connectivity.

The technology that creates an MPLS network is quite similar in one provider to the next. The most extensive network worldwide is owned by AT&T. Verizon has some advantages over AT&T in Europe, but doesn't have quite the network in China or India as an example. Level 3 and Qwest are good providers, but have more limitations internationally, , nor offer quite the client contact availability in all areas. Level 3 in particular tends to lean more towards wholesale - meaning they're more of a "carriers - carrier."

There are differences based on two broad areas- the way the network is constructed (architecture) and the level of service after implementation (aside from cost.)

get more info (providers) can provision links in confirmed network as if it were a "star" configuration with the links being tied back again to a single core network or the location linkage may hook up to a redundant and diverse "cloud" core. This shows that the network backbone will be made to route around troubled points and in a manner of speaking it'll "self-heal".

Some carriers have only a limited amount of linkage between some areas of the provision map among others which might allow a single point of failure in the network (or a host location on the network) - Or would require significant construction costs to overcome. The most flexible architecture must allow for scalability so that a company can link sites using everything from a broadband link with an Optical carrier ring for connecting to the MPLS platform.

Customer value regarding the level of redundancy or diversity required in the architecture of the network: Some providers have the CER (Customer edge router) connect to a primary and a secondary PER (provider edge router) and the network core has multiple and redundant core routers.

The opportunity to provision network links "wherever you are", local, statewide, national or internationally, must be considered. Some carriers have fewer or greater capabilities of this type - and in light of the - cost to supply the services may vary widely from a few hundred dollars for a link between local network hosts and many thousands for a global connection in a remote location. Management of the network is highly recommended in the architecture of the network - some providers will provide the netwok links, however, not the routing equipment (CPE) and do not offer much assistance in the implementation of the CPE or ongoing management. more info will provide an end-to-end experience which allows the users to focus on core business rather than owning a network. Preferences also enter into play because of this issue; however, if the provider offers to provision equipment, manage it, update it, service it, replace it (if needed) etc - this is often better owning it yourself. In addition, it puts the responsibility of earning it all work on the back of an individual party so that you can reduce "finger-pointing" when there is a trouble issue. No customer really likes the idea of being stuck between two vendors or between a provider and their very own IT department while looking forward to a down network connect to be fixed.

Which brings me to the service aspect. Service Level Agreements or SLA's are important to ensuring you achieve the service quality you expect from your own provider. If the CPE is roofed as a part of the overall agreement, it should be included in a proper SLA provision. The main issue is uptime - if the network is down, it really is costing you money. The provider must have a record of these performance with the network overall they can share with you and perhaps an on-line "dashboard" that you can observe their performance at will. The SLA should have "teeth" as leverage on the provider, so that they experience some economic pain if they fail to provide the service they're promising. Providers may tend to say they will have the "strongest SLA in the industry", but careful comparison is worthwhile to insure that customer needs are increasingly being protected. Some SLA's can vary greatly based on whether it is domestic or international service.

The main point in all of the is to grasp the needs of the client. You could have an impecable service experience with the "County Farmers telephone company" if their service provisioning, expertise and SLA's fit the bill. But .... if you focus on getting the thing you need first, price second, you'll likely have a good experience.

If you want free help in finding the right MPLS solution for the network application(s) you can get that through FreedomFire Communications.

Michael are the owners of FreedomFire Communications....including DS3-Bandwidth.com. Michael also authors Broadband Nation where you're always welcome to drop in and catch up on the most recent BroadBand news, tips, insights, and ramblings for the masses.
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