Practice How It Works (label Swapping) (4.2.1.2) - Network Virtualization and Geo-distributed Clouds
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How it Works (Label Swapping)

Practice - How it Works (Label Swapping)

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What does MPLS stand for?

💡 Hint: Think about the protocols used in networking.

Question 2 Easy

What is the role of a Label Edge Router?

💡 Hint: Remember, it's about the packets entering the MPLS network.

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Question 1

What is the primary function of MPLS?

Routing packets using IP addresses
Routing packets based on labels
Encrypting data packets

💡 Hint: Focus on the key mechanism of MPLS.

Question 2

True or False: Label swapping in MPLS enhances packet forwarding efficiency.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider the context of packet movement.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a small MPLS network with three routers and describe how you would implement label swapping. Discuss potential scenarios for traffic engineering.

💡 Hint: Think about how each router interacts with its neighbors.

Challenge 2 Hard

Explain how label swapping can lead to improved resource efficiency in a cloud data center environment.

💡 Hint: Focus on the impact of resource allocation and speed.

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