- MPLS stands for multi-protocol label switching.
- It assigns labels to the data packets which contain the entire information on the destination IP address.
- MPLS differs from the conventional form of routing, it provides diverse means and routes for data transfer by using various protocols.
- Almost same technology is used by all the service providers who set up an MPLS network.
- MPLS networks are very flexible and scalable.
- MPLS networks allow efficient traffic engineering. It allows the operator to move the traffic across a node in case of link failures and slow connection.
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