350-501 Architecture Practice Question
A service provider wants to provide Layer 3 VPN services to customers using MPLS. Which technology is used to distribute VPNv4 routes between PE routers?
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MP-BGP
MP-BGP is used to carry VPNv4 routes between PE routers. OSPF, EIGRP, and IS-IS are IGPs and do not carry VPNv4 routes.
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MP-BGP
Why this is correct
MP-BGP is the correct protocol for distributing VPNv4 routes.
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IS-IS
Why it's wrong here
IS-IS is an IGP and does not carry VPNv4 routes.
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OSPF
Why it's wrong here
OSPF is an IGP and does not carry VPNv4 routes.
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EIGRP
Why it's wrong here
EIGRP is an IGP and does not carry VPNv4 routes.
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