On 2009-05-02 18:37, Chris Cappuccio wrote:
What's really frustrating here are the network admins I work with that
are trying to migrate from ipsec vpns to MPLS because it's "easier"
and "just as secure".
Typical networking idiots.
Maybe yes.
> Some telcos sell an "MPLS IP VPN" service which is comparable in
> implementation to frame relay, but switched by MPLS switches/routers
> instead of frame relay switches. There is no encryption.
Why you are suprised? Maybe you didn't have any time to read about
what MPLS VPN is and what it isn't? Even wikipedia has something
to tell you about it, not mentioning any book on the subject.
It is not a "VPN" in any sense that you use over the internet or any
> public network (such as a commercial telco)
Where in 'VPN' do you see some kind of encryption? Intranets were
build on FR clouds, ATM clouds, now on IP clouds. If your understanding
of VPN means "IPsec" then maybe it's time to get back to some serious
learning about the real world out there.
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