About this episode

The episode discusses MPLS, a key technology in networking, featuring insights from expert James Bensley.

Today’s topic is Multiprotocol Label Switching or MPLS, a foundational technology that powers service provider networks and enterprise WANs all over the world. To help us break it down, we’ve invited James Bensley, a Network Tech Lead who’s spent fifteen years with MPLS. James explains what spurred the creation of MPLS and how it works ... Read more »

People in this episode

Host: Packet Pushers

Guest: James Bensley

Topics covered

• MPLS
• networking
• service provider networks
• enterprise WANs
• network technology

Keywords

• MPLS
• Multiprotocol Label Switching
• network technology
• service provider
• WAN

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Packet Pushers

Products: Multiprotocol Label Switching

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