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Benefits of an MPLS Network Solution
By Jon Arnold
Introduction to MPLS
Are you considering a new type of network infrastructure to help you reach higher service quality? MPLS could be the answer. MPLS networking is a new way of gaining many benefits of a traditional point-to-point network while avoiding issues that arise when you older less stable and inefficient network infrastructures. It is also much easier to configure than a point-to-point network, ensuring that you retain the flexibility you expect from frame relay" or another time-tested configuration, as well as introducing new options you didn't have available before.
Background of the MPLS Standard
MPLS stands for Multi Protocol Label Switching. It implies a type of network that is independent of content restrictions and can carry any type of data that you need on the most efficient path; this remains true whether you transmit voice, video, data or anything else. Like a frame relay network, MPLS networks are focused on efficiency and speed. However, MPLS supersedes frame relay in a number of ways thanks to the intelligent routing and more efficient transmission standard used.
Benefits of the MPLS Standard
By its nature, MPLS networks can save you a great deal of money over older approaches. MPLS standards eschew paths through public networks for paths that predominantly use private network resources. This helps you control issues like latency and data fidelity, ensuring less data dropped during transmission. MPLS is more efficient and tends to have more uptime than the traditional networks because it makes use of modern network core technology instead of the smaller cells favored in frame relay networks. Even so, it offers great control over data's path from source to destination.
Upgrading to MPLS
Effective use and implementation of your MPLS network solution will require access to a private network with careful management and optimization policies. MPLS is typically conceived of as a "cloud" service that offers multiple paths, all with near-optimal performance, for any given transmission across a wide area. MPLS is often configured as a large network with a dedicated circuit access point at each node, so mid-sized and smaller businesses will often purchase MPLS service from a major provider. After that, configuration is the main issue.
One of the major beauties of the MPLS architecture is that the same size circuit is not required at each node, as it would be with frame relay or point to point networks. For example, node A could have 50 MB MPLS Ethernet (headquarters) while nodes B through G (branch offices) might just have an MPLS T1 or bonded T1 which would be reflective of the level of traffic anticipated at each node, and sized accordingly, thereby saving you money.
Conclusion
MPLS is a major innovation compared to Frame Relay and it can save you enormous amounts on your network costs. To gain the benefits of an MPLS infrastructure, it is a good idea to seek out a trusted provider of MPLS network services who can answer your questions about adopting this great new paradigm for your business.
If you are still using old point to point networks or frame relay networks, you are more than likely spending much more than you need to in order to accomplish the same thing that an MPLS network can do for you, and then some. Find out who can deliver an efficient and cost effective MPLS network solution today and slash your telecom costs.
