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VPLS - Redirect

This page has been superseded by the comprehensive VPLS documentation.

Current Documentation

Please refer to:

Address Families / VPLS / Overview

What is VPLS?

Virtual Private LAN Service (VPLS) is a Layer 2 VPN technology that provides multipoint-to-multipoint Ethernet connectivity over an MPLS network. It allows geographically dispersed sites to appear as if they are on the same LAN.

Quick Navigation

VPLS Documentation

• VPLS Overview - Complete VPLS documentation with configuration examples

Related Documentation

• Address Families Overview - All supported address families
• EVPN Overview - Next-generation L2VPN
• L3VPN Overview - Layer 3 VPN services

Use Cases

• Service Provider L2VPN - L2VPN services including VPLS
• Data Center Interconnect - DCI with VPLS
• Multi-Tenant - Multi-tenant networking

Configuration

• Configuration Syntax
• Neighbor Configuration

ExaBGP and VPLS

ExaBGP supports VPLS through BGP-based auto-discovery and signaling (RFC 4761). Key features:

• VPLS endpoint advertisement: Announce PE participation in VPLS instances
• Route Target filtering: Control VPLS membership per customer
• Multi-customer support: Isolate VPLS instances using Route Distinguishers
• Dynamic provisioning: Create/modify VPLS via API

Important: ExaBGP announces VPLS routes via BGP but does NOT create pseudowires or manipulate forwarding tables. Your network operating system must configure the MPLS data plane and L2 forwarding.

RFCs

VPLS is defined in:

• RFC 4761: Virtual Private LAN Service (VPLS) Using BGP for Auto-Discovery and Signaling
• RFC 4762: Virtual Private LAN Service (VPLS) Using Label Distribution Protocol (LDP) Signaling

See also:

• RFC Support - All implemented RFCs

Migration Note

This redirect page exists for backward compatibility. All VPLS documentation has been consolidated into the Overview page for better organization.

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