This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design an internet protocol-multiprotocol label switching (IP-MPLS) network, examine MLPS data flow and configure virtual private network (VPN) tunnelling.
It applies to individuals with excellent technical skills including designers and installers of Next Generation Networks (NGN). These IP networks provide fast internet, voice over internet protocol (VoIP) and internet protocol TV (IPTV) services.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.