This course provides a deep dive into segment routing (SR) and TI-LFA, essential technologies for modern networking. It bridges traditional MPLS with SR-MPLS, offering a clear path to mastering network reliability and performance. This is a vital skill for network professionals, as segment routing optimizes data flow and enhances network resiliency.
Segment Routing in MPLS Networks
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level
Recommended experience
2 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
What you'll learn
Understand the role of MPLS in modern network infrastructures
Implement SR-MPLS using Cisco IOS-XRv9k and real-world scenarios
Master TI-LFA fast reroute techniques for network resilience
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February 2026
Assessments
14 assignments
Taught in English
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There are 14 modules in this course
In this section, we explore MPLS fundamentals, SR-MPLS, and FRR, focusing on their applications, infrastructure requirements, and practical implementation in modern IP networks.
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2 videos5 readings1 assignment
In this section, we configure IP addressing, implement IS-IS for routing, and verify LDP label distribution in an MPLS network, focusing on foundational skills for scalable and efficient traffic management.
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1 video9 readings1 assignment
In this section, we introduce SR-MPLS into a network topology, focusing on label allocation, verification, and integration without disrupting live traffic.
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1 video5 readings1 assignment
In this section, we explore SR-MPLS and LDP interworking, focusing on label programming in LFIB and FIB, and how they enable seamless traffic handling across MPLS domains.
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1 video5 readings1 assignment
In this section, we explore TI-LFA for fast reroute protection, focusing on backup path calculation and verification in segment routing networks to ensure minimal disruption during failures.
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1 video4 readings1 assignment
In this section, we explore TI-LFA backup path calculation in segment routing networks, focusing on label stack efficiency and zero-segment FRR implementation for reliable traffic rerouting.
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1 video1 reading1 assignment
In this section, we explore TI-LFA for loop-free backup paths using single-segment FRR, analyzing label stack usage and verifying routes in RIB, FIB, and LFIB for network resilience.
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1 video2 readings1 assignment
In this section, we explore double-segment FRR for loop-free backup paths, focusing on label stack configuration and verification in Cisco IOS XR for network redundancy.
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1 video4 readings1 assignment
In this section, we explore microloop avoidance in link-state networks, focusing on SR-MPLS tunneling to prevent traffic loss during SPF convergence delays and ensure stable routing.
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1 video3 readings1 assignment
In this section, we explore TI-LFA node protection in SR-MPLS networks, focusing on backup path selection under node constraints and configuring MPLS TE for SRAT auto-tunnel functionality.
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1 video2 readings1 assignment
In this section, we explore TI-LFA SRLG-disjoint protection in SR-MPLS networks, focusing on designing backup paths that avoid shared risk link groups to enhance resilience and prevent traffic blackholing during failures.
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1 video2 readings1 assignment
In this section, we explore TI-LFA Global Weighted SRLG protection, focusing on excluding local and remote SRLG links to ensure resilient backup paths in SR-MPLS networks using IS-IS TLV 238.
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1 video3 readings1 assignment
In this section, we explore TI-LFA node and SRLG protection in MPLS networks, focusing on configuring fast reroute to avoid node and shared risk link failures for resilient traffic management.
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1 video2 readings1 assignment
In this section, we examine TI-LFA tiebreaker mechanisms in SR-MPLS networks, focusing on node and SRLG protection trade-offs and backup path configurations for enhanced network resilience.
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1 video5 readings1 assignment
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