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You are configuring MPLS traffic-engineering tunnels in the core. Which two ways exist for the tunnel path across the core? (Choose two )

The correct answer is A. Tunnel links inherit IGP metrics by default unless overridden B. Tunnels can be configured with dynamic path or explicitly defined path. MPLS Traffic Engineering tunnels can be configured with dynamic or explicitly defined paths, and they inherit IGP metrics by default unless overridden.

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Question

You are configuring MPLS traffic-engineering tunnels in the core. Which two ways exist for the tunnel path across the core? (Choose two )

Options

  • ATunnel links inherit IGP metrics by default unless overridden
  • BTunnels can be configured with dynamic path or explicitly defined path
  • CA zero bandwidth tunnel is not a valid option
  • DThe bandwidth statement creates a "hard" reservation on the link.
  • EThe dynamic path option is supported only with IS-IS

How the community answered

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  • A
    93% (39)
  • D
    2% (1)
  • E
    5% (2)

Why each option

MPLS Traffic Engineering tunnels can be configured with dynamic or explicitly defined paths, and they inherit IGP metrics by default unless overridden.

ATunnel links inherit IGP metrics by default unless overriddenCorrect

By default, MPLS TE tunnels utilize the Interior Gateway Protocol (IGP) metrics to calculate their paths, unless specific administrative weights or TE metrics are explicitly configured to override this behavior.

BTunnels can be configured with dynamic path or explicitly defined pathCorrect

MPLS Traffic Engineering offers two primary methods for path selection: a dynamic path, where the router computes the path based on constraints, and an explicitly defined path, where an administrator manually specifies the exact sequence of hops.

CA zero bandwidth tunnel is not a valid option

A zero bandwidth tunnel is a valid option in MPLS TE, used when specific bandwidth reservation is not required but other constraints are still desired.

DThe bandwidth statement creates a "hard" reservation on the link.

The `bandwidth` statement in MPLS TE creates a 'soft' reservation, informing the CSPF algorithm of requirements, but it doesn't necessarily enforce a 'hard' reservation at the link level without additional QoS mechanisms.

EThe dynamic path option is supported only with IS-IS

The dynamic path option for MPLS TE is supported with both OSPF and IS-IS as the underlying IGP, not exclusively with IS-IS.

Concept tested: MPLS Traffic Engineering path options and metrics

Source: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/ios/mpls/configuration/guide/12_4_t/mp_12_4_t_book/mp_te_path_selection.html

Topics

#MPLS Traffic Engineering#RSVP-TE#Path Selection#IGP Metrics

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