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Alcatel-Lucent MySRLab Getting Started Guide Version 2.0 July 2012


TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. MYSRLAB OVERVIEW ........................................................................................................................................ 4

HELP AND SUPPORT .................................................................................................................................................... 5

2. REMOTELY ACCESSING ROUTERS, LAB SCENARIOS, AND FTP UTILITIES ..................................... 7

2.1 CONNECTING TO MYSRLAB ................................................................................................................................. 7 To connect to the remote access gateway: ........................................................................................................... 8

2.2 ACCESSING THE LAB ROUTERS ............................................................................................................................ 9 To access the lab for your lab practice sessions: .............................................................................................. 10

2.3 ACCESSING THE LAB PRACTICE SCENARIOS ....................................................................................................... 14 2.4 LOADING YOUR ROUTER CONFIGURATIONS USING THE WEB UTILITY ............................................................... 16 2.5 FILE OPERATIONS ON THE ROUTERS AND THE FTP SERVER .............................................................................. 17 2.6 LOADING SPECIFIC SCENARIO STARTING CONFIGURATION FILES FROM THE ROUTERS ................................... 18

Deconfiguring the Routers ................................................................................................................................. 19

3. FAQS ...................................................................................................................................................................... 20

APPENDIX A ALCATEL-LUCENT SRC PROGRAM OVERVIEW .......................................................... 22

APPENDIX B REMOTE ACCESS VERIFICATION TO MYSRLAB ......................................................... 24

APPENDIX C FAMILIARIZATION WITH PC APPLICATIONS .............................................................. 27

Exercise 1: Remote Desktop Connection ........................................................................................................... 27 Exercise 2: Wireshark Packet Analyzer ............................................................................................................. 28 Exercise 3a: VLC as a Video Source ................................................................................................................. 30 Exercise 3b: VLC as a Video Receiver .............................................................................................................. 33 Exercise 3c: VLC as a Video Receiver for Multicast traffic .............................................................................. 34 Exercise 4: FTP Server ...................................................................................................................................... 35 Exercise 5: IPerf ................................................................................................................................................ 35

APPENDIX D PRACTICE SCENARIO DESCRIPTIONS ............................................................................ 36

NRS II Scenarios ................................................................................................................................................ 36 SRA Scenarios .................................................................................................................................................... 41


LIST OF FIGURES

FIGURE 1: MYSRLAB LOGIN PAGE ................................................................................................................................. 8FIGURE 2: AVENTAIL LOGIN PAGE .................................................................................................................................. 8FIGURE 3: PHYSICAL LAB TOPOLOGY ............................................................................................................................ 9FIGURE 4: PERSONALIZED WEBPAGE LINK ................................................................................................................... 10FIGURE 5: PERSONALIZEDWEBPAGE LOGIN ................................................................................................................. 10FIGURE 6: AVENTAIL PAGE: PERSONALIZED WEBSITE LINK ........................................................................................ 14FIGURE 7: PERSONALIZED WEBSITE LOGIN .................................................................................................................. 14FIGURE 8: SCENARIO DOCUMENT LISTING AND ROUTER UTILITIES ............................................................................. 15FIGURE 9: SCENARIO DOCUMENT LISTING ................................................................................................................... 15FIGURE 10: LOAD START CONFIGURATION STATUS ..................................................................................................... 16FIGURE 11: DECONFIGURE OPERATION STATUS ........................................................................................................... 19FIGURE B-1: INTERNET EXPLORER SETTING VERIFICATION ......................................................................................... 24FIGURE B-2: AVENTAIL ACCESS MANAGER ................................................................................................................. 24FIGURE B-3: AVENTAIL INSTALLATION ........................................................................................................................ 25FIGURE B-4: AVENTAIL COMPONENTS ......................................................................................................................... 25FIGURE B-5: SUCCESSFUL CONNECTION TO AVENTAIL PAGE ...................................................................................... 26FIGURE C-1: REMOTE DESKTOP CONNECTION ............................................................................................................. 27FIGURE C-2: WIRESHARK CAPTURE INTERFACE .......................................................................................................... 28FIGURE C-3: WIRESHARK CAPTURE OPTIONS .............................................................................................................. 29FIGURE C-4: VIDEO LAN CLIENT (VLC) ..................................................................................................................... 30FIGURE C-5: VIDEO LAN CLIENT NETWORK STREAM SELECTION ............................................................................... 30FIGURE C-6: VIDEO LAN CLIENT (VLC) UNICAST STREAMING .................................................................................. 31FIGURE C-7: VIDEO LAN CLIENT (VLC) MULTICAST STREAMING .............................................................................. 32FIGURE C-8: VIDEO LAN CLIENT (VLC) AS UNICAST RECEIVER ................................................................................ 33FIGURE C-9: VIDEO LAN CLIENT (VLC) AS MULTICAST RECEIVER ............................................................................ 34

LIST OF TABLES TABLE A-1 SERVICE ROUTER CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS………………………………………….23 TABLE C-1 LAB PC APPLICATIONS……………………………………………………………………………...27 TABLE C-2:PC INTERNAL INTERFACE IP ADDRESS ……………………………………………………………27


1. MySRLab Overview

MySRLab Service is designed for the many IP professionals who need private access to a service router lab. Designed and managed by experts from the Alcatel-Lucent Service Routing Certification team, MySRLab is an ideal solution for a variety of needs and can be used as:

A “sandbox” for general lab use purposes, such as service or feature testing

A training lab to help individuals build their SR knowledge and hands-on configuration skills

A training lab to help individuals prepare to take the NRS II, MRP and SRA lab exams

A training lab to enable individuals enrolled in an SRC self-study course to complete their lab assignments and exercises

MySRLab is publicly available to anyone; you do not have to be involved with or enrolled in the broader SRC Program to use it. The service includes the following:

Dedicated, remote access to an Alcatel-Lucent service router lab environment consisting of a fully-meshed, 6-node service router topology. Real Alcatel-Lucent 7750 SR equipment is used, as well as 7750 SR simulator routers, which run the same Service Router Operating System (SROS) as real equipment routers.

Access to traffic generation and traffic analysis tools

Access to a suite of over 40 lab “practice” scenarios and optimal solutions for each. Each practice scenario contains a number of challenging, practical lab exercises designed to build the skill-set and knowledge of the user. The current list of lab practice scenarios are outlined in Appendix D. Lab scenarios for the SRC Mobile Routing Certification will be available in the near future.

Different variations of the lab configuration will be available depending on the types of scenarios/practice that you would like to do. You will need to select your lab configuration type when you schedule your session. Refer to Appendix D for a listing of the scenarios and their defined lab type.

The Alcatel-Lucent MySRLab Getting Started Guide provides all of the information that you will need to access and use MySRLab. Begin by accessing the MySRLab home page at http://www.alcatel-lucent.com/src/mysrlab

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You will require specific login information to access the various features of the service. Login details (including username, password, and lab reference information) are communicated via brief, automated email notifications. Please ensure that you save these emails for future reference.

For an overview of the Alcatel-Lucent SRC Program, see Appendix A.

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Help and Support Questions regarding MySRLab, such as lab configurations and practice scenarios, or technical problems, such as difficulty accessing the routers, should be sent via email to [email protected]. Support will be available Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. EST.

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PURCHASE:

• MySRLab Scenarios • MySRLab Practice

sessions • Both

MySRLab Connection Information Email

SRC username and password

SCHEDULEMySRLab Sessions

Alcatel-Lucent MySRLab Practice Session Information email

Practice session username, password and lab type

CONNECT to

MySRLab

Log in to Aventail Web Client

Log in to your personalized webpage

Log in during session time

FTP Utilities

Fully equipped lab (varies based on scheduled lab type)

Lab scenario documents and configurations (varies based

on scheduled lab type)

Lab scenario documents

Log in outside session time

Help and Support: [email protected]

Alcatel-Lucent MySRLab Quick Start Guide

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2. Remotely Accessing Routers, Lab Scenarios, and FTP Utilities Remote access to SRC lab equipment is possible from any location via Aventail, MySRLab’s Remote Gateway. Basic service access requirements are:

PC or laptop with a web-based browser. The following operating systems and browsers are supported:**

o Windows XP Pro SP2/SP3, Vista x32/x64, Vista x32/x64 SP1/SP2, Windows 7 x32/x64 with IE 6.0 SP2, IE7, IE8, Mozilla Firefox 2.0/3.0/3.5. (Note: When not using ActiveX (IE) on Windows XP/Vista/7, JRE 1.5.0/1.6.0 or later is required.)

o Mac OS X 10.5/10.6 with Safari 3.0/4.0 and JRE 1.5.0/1.6.0. o Linux kernel 2.4.20 x32 or later with Mozilla Firefox 3.0/3.5 and JRE

1.5.0/1.6.0. Linux kernel 2.6.0 x32/x64 or later with Mozilla Firefox 3.0/3.5 and JRE 1.5.0/1.6.0.

Internet connectivity Adobe Reader A standard telnet utility ** The following systems should also work but have not yet been fully tested:

o Windows XP SP3 with Firefox 3.6.10 and Java 1.6.0. o Windows 7 x64 with IE8 and Firefox 3.6.10 and Java 1.6.0. o Mac OS X 10.6 with Firefox 3.6

The following steps provide you with instructions for remotely accessing your lab sessions, lab scenarios and router configuration utilities.

2.1 Connecting to MySRLab Before you access the MySRLab website, ensure that the PC you’re using to log in remotely to the SRC routers has administrative privileges. Administrative access on the PC will allow you to install the Aventail web applet necessary to properly configure your PC for remote access. If you are not certain that you have administrative access, contact the IT help desk for verification. Often, PCs have administrative access disabled by default, for security reasons. In order to use MySRLab, you must connect to the Aventail Client and maintain the open connection/browser window. If you have not already installed the Aventail Client software on your local PC, you will be prompted to do so. Please refer to Appendix B if you have any problems with the Aventail Client software installation.

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To connect to the remote access gateway: 1. Go to https://training-ottawa1.alcatel-lucent.com/ in Internet Explorer.

2. When prompted to log in, enter mysrlab and click Next.

Figure 1: MySRLab Login page

You will be directed to the Aventail Login Page (see Figure 2 below).

3. Enter the username and the Aventail Client password you received in your Alcatel-Lucent MySRLab - Practice Session Information email and click Log In.

Figure 2: Aventail Login page

You are now connected to MySRLab and can access your personalized website.

Do not close the Aventail Login page while you are using the Aventail client; you will lose connectivity to the lab and its associated services.

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2.2 Accessing the Lab Routers The MySRLab environment provides you with dedicated access to:

• A meshed lab topology consisting of six Alcatel-Lucent 7750 SR1s with a standard IOM 2 and a 10-port GigE MDA

• Two PCs for generating QoS and multicast traffic.

The physical lab topology is illustrated in Figure 3 below:

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To access the lab for your lab practice sessions: 1. Connect to MySRLab (see Section 2.1)

2. Click the mysrlab shortcut on the Aventail website to access your personalized website.

Figure 4: Personalized Webpage link

3. When prompted, enter the username and Personalized Page password that you received in your

Alcatel-Lucent MySRLab - Practice Session Information email.

Figure 5: PersonalizedWebpage Login

You can now access your assigned lab.


There are eight dedicated labs: PL1, PL2, PL3, PL4, PL5, PL6, PL7 and PL8. To access the routers in your assigned lab, please refer to the tables on the following pages, which contain the management IP addresses for each lab. The lab ID to which you have been assigned is specified in the Practice Session Information and Scheduled Session Reminder emails you received.

a) Router access is only available during scheduled lab sessions.

b) Use telnet to gain access into the routers; SSH access is disabled on the routers.

c) Please refer to Appendix C for instructions on using the PCs for traffic simulation. Lab – PL1

Router IP Address

R1 192.168.183.164 R2 192.168.183.165 R3 192.168.183.166 R4 192.168.183.167 R5 192.168.183.168 R6 192.168.183.169 PC1 192.168.183.170:3391 PC2 192.168.183.170:3392

Lab – PL2

Router IP Address R1 192.168.189.4 R2 192.168.189.5 R3 192.168.189.6 R4 192.168.189.7 R5 192.168.189.8 R6 192.168.189.9 PC1 192.168.189.10:3391 PC2 192.168.189.10:3392


Lab – PL3


Lab – PL4


Lab – PL5



Lab – PL6


Lab – PL7


Lab – PL8



2.3 Accessing the Lab Practice Scenarios All of your practice exercises/scenarios for the NRS II and SRA exams can be accessed as PDF files at any time using the following instructions.

If you receive an error message when trying to open a practice exercise/scenario, save the PDF file to your local machine and open it from there.

1. Connect to MySRLab (see Section 2.1) using your username and Document Open password, which

you received in the MySRLab - Practice Session Information email. It is important to use the Document Open password, as the Aventail Client password will only work during your scheduled session time.

2. Click the mysrlab shortcut on the Aventail website to access your personalized website, which

contains the relevant scenario documents.

Figure 6: Aventail Page: Personalized Website Link

3. Enter your username and the Document Open password.

Figure 7: Personalized Website Login


If you have a scheduled session and log in DURING your session time, you can also use your Aventail Client login information, which will allow you to access the practice scenarios as well as the router configuration utilities to configure and deconfigure the routers in your assigned lab. Configure and deconfigure options will be available only for those scenarios based on the lab type selected at the time that you scheduled your lab session. Refer to Appendix D for a listing of the scenarios and their defined lab type.

Figure 8: Scenario Document Listing and Router Utilities

If you log in OUTSIDE your session time, you will only be able to access the scenario documents with your Document Open login information.

Figure 9: Scenario Document Listing


2.4 Loading your Router Configurations using the Web Utility A convenient method of loading the scenario initial configuration files is through the use of the Load Start Configuration utility on your personalized webpage. You can load the initial configuration files for a specific NRS II or SRA scenario by clicking the corresponding Load Start Configuration link. A sample page containing some scenario documents with the corresponding Load Start Configuration links are shown in Figure 8 in Section 2.3. The Load Start Configuration option will only be available for scenarios that match the lab type selected when the session was scheduled. Refer to Appendix D for a listing of the scenarios and their defined lab type. Wait until all of the routers have been configured and the “Operation completed …” message appears, indicating the successful completion of the router configuration process. You will have to log in to your routers again because the Load Start Configuration operation logs you out while the routers are deconfigured and new configuration files are loaded onto the routers.

Figure 10: Load Start Configuration Status

The Load Start Configuration functionality from the website is only available when you log into to your personalized website using your Aventail Client session password DURING your scheduled session time.


2.5 File Operations on the Routers and the FTP Server If you would like to save your router configurations or load previously saved configurations, you will need to access the FTP server. The Alcatel-Lucent MySRLab - Practice Session Information email specifies the lab FTP service password you will need to access this FTP server. Some of the commands that you can use to save or load your configurations are listed below: To save your current configuration on router R1, type the following at a router prompt: A:R1# admin save ftp://yourname:password@mysrlab/R1/test.cfg To view all router R1 configuration files on your FTP directory, type: A:R1# file type ftp://yourname:password@mysrlab/R1/test.cfg To see a listing of your FTP directory, type: A:R1# file dir ftp://yourname:password@mysrlab/ drwxr-xr-x 3 ftp ftp 4096 Feb 12 16:32 R1 drwxr-xr-x 2 ftp ftp 4096 Feb 09 22:21 R2 drwxr-xr-x 2 ftp ftp 4096 Jan 29 22:02 R3 drwxr-xr-x 2 ftp ftp 4096 Jan 29 22:02 R4 drwxr-xr-x 2 ftp ftp 4096 Feb 09 23:10 R5 drwxr-xr-x 2 ftp ftp 4096 Jan 29 22:02 R6 … The output of this command shows us that there are six sub-directories in your FTP account, which correspond to the six routers used in the MySRLab topology. Typing file dir <sub-dir path> displays the contents of each one of the sub-directories. A sample listing of the contents of the router R1 sub-directory is shown below: file dir ftp://yourname:password@mysrlab/R1 -rw-r--r-- 1 ftp ftp 8007 Feb 09 23:11 nsr2_s10_start_r1.cfg -rw-r--r-- 1 ftp ftp 8006 Feb 09 23:11 nrs2_s2_start_r1.cfg -rw-r--r-- 1 ftp ftp 8006 Feb 09 23:11 nrs2_s3_start_r1.cfg -rw-r--r-- 1 ftp ftp 8006 Feb 09 23:11 nrs2_s4_start_r1.cfg -rw-r--r-- 1 ftp ftp 8006 Feb 09 23:11 nrs2_s5_start_r1.cfg -rw-r--r-- 1 ftp ftp 8569 Feb 09 23:11 nrs2_s6_start_r1.cfg . . . To delete a configuration file for router R1 from your FTP directory, type: file delete ftp://yourname:password@mysrlab/R1/tempfile.cfg

You cannot save any file to ftp://yourname:password@mysrlab. A sub-directory must be specified.

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2.6 Loading Specific Scenario Starting Configuration Files from the Routers

The FTP service can also be used to load the starting configuration files on each router for specific scenarios that you may wish to execute. The starting configuration files configure the router interfaces, and may also configure the IRP or MPLS protocols, depending on the scenario. You can load the starting configuration file for a specific scenario on each router, using the “exec” command. For example, to load the starting configuration file for NRS II Scenario 2 on router 1, type: A:R1# exec ftp://yourname:password@mysrlab/R1/nrs2_s2_start_r1.cfg Repeat this command on routers R2 to R6, loading the specific starting file for your router number; for example: A:R2# exec ftp://yourname:password@mysrlab/R2/nrs2_s2_start_r2.cfg ... A:R6# exec ftp://yourname:password@mysrlab/R6/nrs2_s2_start_r6.cfg

When loading specific scenario starting configuration files, be sure to load only those configuration files for the lab type that you selected when you scheduled your session. Refer to Appendix D for a listing of specific scenarios and their associated lab types.

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Deconfiguring the Routers If you already have an existing scenario configuration loaded on your routers and would like to load new configuration files via CLI using the “exec” command, you must deconfigure all of the routers before you load the new configuration files. You can deconfigure all of the routers in your assigned lab by clicking the Deconfigure All Routers link, found in your personalized website. Clicking the Deconfigure All Routers link will display a dialog box, prompting you for confirmation. Click OK on this dialog box. You will then see another web browser window that will display the status of the deconfigure operation, as shown in Figure 11 below.

Figure 11: Deconfigure Operation Status

You can also use the Deconfigure All Routers utility if you want to load the default configuration files on the routers. Please do not reboot the routers for this purpose. It is much faster to deconfigure the routers, rather than reboot them, to load the default configuration files.


3. FAQs The Aventail client will not install.

Please verify that you meet the requirements listed in Appendix B.

MySRLab Access Login (Aventail Login) does not work.

Check your login time. The Aventail Client login will only work during your designated time.

I deleted my confirmation email by mistake and do not know my username and password combination to log in to Aventail. How do I recover my login information?

Send an email to [email protected] with the date and time of your scheduled session and request that your username and password be emailed to you.

I closed the Aventail browser window by mistake and can no longer access the routers and the scenario documents. What should I do to access these features again?

Simply open a new browser window and log in to the Aventail site again, using the username and Aventail Client password that were emailed to you.

I rebooted one of the routers instead of deconfiguring it using the deconfigure tool. How do I log back in?

Wait a few minutes then telnet back into the router.

I cannot log in to the routers, but I am logged in via Aventail.

It is possible that you are trying to access the routers beyond your allotted time slot (three hours), or that you are accessing the wrong lab setup. Check your Scheduled Session Reminder email to confirm the lab ID and the time slot that you were assigned. Verify that you are telnetting to the correct routers by referring to the tables in Section 0, which list the management addresses of the routers that are associated with specific labs.

It is also possible that you are typing the wrong username or password. If you can see the login prompt on the router, ensure that you log in to the routers using the username/password of student/student.

If you type the wrong router login ID/password four times consecutively, the router will prohibit further log in attempts for the next two minutes.



I cannot save my configurations to the FTP server.

Ensure that you are using the correct FTP user ID and password in your admin save command; that is, the username and password that was emailed to you. Please note that you cannot save your configurations to the compact flash drive on the router.

Example 1: admin save invalid Example 2: admin save testconfig.cfg invalid Example 3: admin save ftp://yourname:password@mysrlab/testconfig.cfg invalid, Example 4: admin save ftp://yourname:password@mysrlab/R1/testconfig.cfg valid

I keep getting the following message when I try to execute a command on the router:

“MINOR: CLI TACPLUS profile configuration for user "student" does not exist. MINOR: CLI Command not allowed for this user.”

This is a warning message indicating that the command that you are trying to execute is not allowed on the router because it is an administrative-level command. Only an administrator can execute this command.

The Load Start Configuration option is not available for the scenario that I want to use.

When you scheduled your session, you selected a lab type that is not compatible with this scenario. You will need to schedule a separate session with the appropriate lab type at a later time, in order to use this scenario. Refer to Appendix D for a listing of the scenarios and their associated lab types.

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Appendix A Alcatel-Lucent SRC Program Overview The Alcatel-Lucent Service Routing Certification (SRC) Program is designed to teach the skills and knowledge individuals need for building and supporting advanced IP/MPLS networks and services. Program content addresses concepts, theory, implementation, and best practices using lecture and practical hands-on lab exercises.

The SRC Program consists of 5 certifications and 13 courses. Certifications and courses are designed to meet the varying roles, objectives, abilities and experience levels of the student. Each course focuses on a specific IP subject area and set of learning objectives to create the learning foundation for each of the following certifications:

Alcatel-Lucent Network Routing Specialist I (NRS I) Certification, designed to teach the basic fundamentals of IP/MPLS for beginners

Alcatel-Lucent Network Routing Specialist II (NRS II) Certification, designed for beginner to intermediate-level engineers or support personnel

Alcatel-Lucent Mobile Routing Professional (MRP) Certification, designed for intermediate to advanced engineers or support personnel specializing in mobile backhaul and mobile core networks.

Alcatel-Lucent Triple Play Routing Professional (3RP) Certification, designed for intermediate to advanced personnel with specialization in residential IP services delivery

Alcatel-Lucent Service Routing Architect (SRA) Certification, our most advanced certification, designed for engineers who need to be experts in all aspects of designing, building and supporting IP networks

There is no requirement for an individual to plan for a certification in order to enroll in a class. The program curriculum is ideal for anyone needing to advance their knowledge and skill-set in any of the course subject areas.

To achieve a certification, students must successfully pass all of the written exams required for the certification. In addition to written exams, the NRS II, MRP, 3RP and SRA certifications require students to pass a practical lab exam. The NRS II and the MRP lab exams are 3.5 hours in duration, while the SRA lab exam is 8 hours in duration. Courses and required exams for each certification are summarized in Table A.1.

All SRC courses are designed and developed by Alcatel-Lucent IP/MPLS subject matter experts. In addition to the course lecture material, each course has a companion lab guide that includes the hands-on lab training and exercises to ensure students gain proficiency in configuration, provisioning and troubleshooting.

SRC courses are delivered at Alcatel-Lucent locations globally and are also available online (Virtual Classroom). Private classes can also be delivered on-site at a customer designated location through advance arrangement or online. Student self-study options are also available.

In summary, the Alcatel-Lucent SRC Program is dedicated to helping customers and our own employees keep pace with the ever-evolving and challenging realm of IP/MPLS technology, networks and services. The advantages of this program for both you and your corporation are significant. You will gain the skills, confidence and credibility to work in complex network environments and be well positioned to help your company or customer succeed in this exciting world of advanced IP communications and collaboration.


Table A-1 Service Routing Certification Requirements

For further information about the SRC Program, including details on course and exam registration, please visit http://www.alcatel-lucent.com/src


Appendix B Remote Access Verification to MySRLab Please follow the steps below to verify remote access connectivity to MySRLab. Before you use Internet Explorer to go to the MySRLab website, go to Tools -> Advanced Options and ensure that JIT compiler is selected, and Java JRE 1.6 is not selected.

Figure B-1: Internet Explorer Setting Verification

Once your Internet Explorer settings have been verified, you can proceed with the client install: Ensure that you can access the Aventail website at https://training-ottawa1.alcatel-lucent.com Enter the login mysrlab. When the MySRLab login screen is displayed, enter the username and Aventail Client password that you received in your Practice Session Information email. You will see the following screen:

Figure B-2: Aventail Access Manager

You will only be allowed to install the Aventail client following successful authentication.

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1. Click Install, and then click Run to run the application. If a confirmation is required, click Run

again.

Figure B-3: Aventail Installation

2. The following components are then installed:

Aventail Access Manager

Aventail OnDemand Proxy and Web Proxy Agents

Figure B-4: Aventail Components


Upon a successful client install, you will see the following screen:

Figure B-5: Successful Connection to Aventail Page


Appendix C Familiarization with PC Applications The Windows Remote Desktop application will be used to access the lab PCs. The applications available on the PCs that will be used in the subsequent labs are listed in Table C-1. Application Name Function Wireshark Captures, displays and analyzes network traffic Video LAN Client (VLC) Acts as a multicast source and receiver vsftpd Acts as an FTP server IPerf Acts as a Traffic Generator ping command Generates traffic and verifies connectivity

Table C-1: Lab PC Applications Exercise 1: Remote Desktop Connection 1. Connect to the PC using Windows Remote Desktop. 2. Click Start -> All Programs -> Accessories –> Communications -> Remote Desktop Connection. A

Remote Desktop Connection dialog should appear, as shown in Figure C-1.

Figure C-1: Remote Desktop Connection

3. When prompted for the computer, enter the connection IP address and port number of the PCs

from the management IP address table of your lab, as listed in Section 0 of this document. 4. Click Connect. You will be connected to the PC.

If you are prompted for a user ID and password, enter pc1/student and pc2/student to log in to PC1 and PC2, respectively.

5. Verify that the IP addresses of the internal interfaces on both PCs match those shown in Table C-2.

This is the interface that connects the PC to one of the routers in your lab network. In the terminal window, enter ifconfig eth1 and verify that the settings for the eth1 interface are correct.

PC Interface IP address Default Gateway

PC1 internal lab network connection (eth1) 10.10.1.2/24 10.10.1.1

PC2 internal lab network connection (eth1) 10.10.2.2/24 10.10.2.1

Table C-2: PC Internal Interface IP Address


Exercise 2: Wireshark Packet Analyzer 1. Start the Protocol Analyzer by clicking Wireshark on the desktop. In the menu bar of Wireshark,

click Capture -> Interfaces. Figure C-2 illustrates the dialog that should then appear.

Figure C-2: Wireshark Capture Interface


2. Capture lab traffic by clicking Prepare for the adapter bound to the IP address of the eth1 (Internal lab) interface. In the resulting dialog, under Display Options, check Update list of packets in real time and Automatic Scrolling in live capture, as shown in Figure C-3.

3. Click Start to begin the packet capture. There will be a minimal amount of traffic at this time.

Close the capture and the application once you are comfortable with the operation of Wireshark. You do not have to save the captured packets.

Figure C-3: Wireshark Capture Options


Exercise 3a: VLC as a Video Source Some labs may require you to generate a unicast or multicast video stream. The VLC application is used for this purpose. The instructions below will show you how to use the VLC application to send and receive unicast or multicast video traffic. 1. Start the VLC application by double-clicking VLC media player on the desktop. The application

should launch, as illustrated in Figure C-4. VLC is a single tool that functions as a source and receiver of multicast and unicast video. It will be used in several of the later labs.

Figure C-4: Video LAN Client (VLC)

2. To select a file to stream, click Media -> Streaming. Select the file to stream, as shown in

Figure C-5.

Figure C-5: Video LAN Client Network Stream Selection

3. Select Stream, at the bottom of the screen, to access the file steaming menu.


4. To stream the file via unicast from the PC, select RTP and enter a unicast destination IP address, as shown in Figure C-6. Be sure to use the destination PC’s Internal Lab interface (that is, eth1) address as the destination address.

5. Ensure that MPEG-TS encapsulation is selected, then click Stream to start the unicast stream to the

destination specified.

Figure C-6: Video LAN Client (VLC) Unicast Streaming


STREAMING MULTICAST VIDEO 1. To stream a video file via a multicast stream, select RTP and enter a multicast address, as shown in

Figure C-7. Ensure that the TTL setting is sufficient to propagate across the network. 2. Ensure that MPEG-TS encapsulation is selected, then click OK to start the multicast stream to the

destination specified.

Figure C-7: Video LAN Client (VLC) Multicast Streaming

If you cannot see the Stream button at the bottom of the VLC streaming window screen, press ALT and click the left mouse button at the same time to move the display window up. This will allow you to access the Stream button.


Exercise 3b: VLC as a Video Receiver

1. To receive a unicast stream, select Media -> Open Network window. 2. Select RTP, as shown in Figure C-8.

Figure C-8: Video LAN Client (VLC) as Unicast Receiver

3. Click Play. 4. Verify that you can view the video on the PC. 5. Close the VLC application when completed.


Exercise 3c: VLC as a Video Receiver for Multicast traffic 1. To receive a multicast stream, select Media -> Open Network window. 2. To receive a multicast stream, select RTP, as shown in Figure C-9. 3. Enter the multicast address and click Play. The application has now joined the specified multicast

group. 4. Verify that you can view the video on the PC.

Figure C-9: Video LAN Client (VLC) as Multicast Receiver

Close the VLC application when completed.


Exercise 4: FTP Server Verify that the vsftpd FTP server process is running on both PCs by typing ps –ef | grep vsftpd in the terminal window. Verify that you can see the vsftpd process in the output of the terminal window, as shown below: pc1$ ps -ef | grep vsftpd root 4210 1 0 May30 ? 00:00:00 /usr/sbin/vsftpd If you want to perform an FTP transfer of a file from one PC to another, use the FTP user ID and password of pc1/student and pc2/student, for PC1 and PC2, respectively. Exercise 5: IPerf IPerf is a traffic generation tool that can be used to transmit UDP or TCP traffic streams from a client PC to a server PC. In these labs, UDP traffic streams will be used. 1. On the desktop of the destination PC, open IperfScritpFiles folder. Double-click UDP_server1 to

launch the server side of the IPerf application. 2. On the desktop of the source PC, open IperfScriptFiles folder. Double-click UDP_client1_50M to

launch a 50Mbps UDP data stream to the destination PC. 3. Verify that traffic reaches the destination PC with Wireshark. 4. To stop the transmission, press Ctrl-C.


Appendix D Practice Scenario Descriptions This section provides an overview of each lab scenario available with Alcatel-Lucent’s MySRLab service. The lab scenarios are designed to build the user’s knowledge and hands-on configuration skills around targeted IP routing and networking technology areas. Each lab scenario provides a set of practical yet challenging configuration exercises for the user to complete. Optimal solutions for each scenario are also included with the scenario. The learning objective and overview of each scenario is provided below. The scenarios are organized into two sets – NRS II scenarios, which are designed for intermediate-level learning, and SRA scenarios, which are designed for more advanced learning. MySRLab scenarios are a great practice and learning tool for anybody wanting to advance their service routing skills. They also provide an excellent practice tool for users who are preparing to take the NRS II or SRA practical lab exam for achieving certification. NRS II Scenarios Scenario 1 – IP Subnetting Lab type = Standard Lab The objective of this scenario is to design and configure a network of 7750 SRs with an IP network addressing scheme to support the communication needs of a routed network. This scenario provides an opportunity to practice subnetting a given block of IP addresses. To use this scenario, please select the Standard Lab option as the lab type when you schedule your practice session. Scenario 2 – Static Routing Lab type = Standard Lab The objective of this scenario is to configure IPv4 and IPv6 static routes on a network of 7750 SRs, and use basic techniques to verify IP connectivity between routers. Default routes floating routes, indirect routes, and the tunneling of IPv6 packets over an IPv4 core are covered in this scenario. To use this scenario, please select the Standard Lab option as the lab type when you schedule your practice session. Scenario 3 – OSPF Routing Lab type = Standard Lab The objective of this scenario is to configure OSPF to enable routers to dynamically exchange routes in a multi-area OSPF network of 7750 SRs. This scenario covers the following concepts:

OSPF point-to-point and broadcast adjacencies Standard OSPF areas OSPF stub and NSSA areas Route redistribution between IS-IS and OSPF

To use this scenario, please select the Standard Lab option as the lab type when you schedule your practice session.


Scenario 4 – ISIS Routing Lab type = Standard Lab The objective of this scenario is to configure IS-IS to enable routers to dynamically exchange routes in a multi-area IS-IS network of 7750 SRs. This scenario covers the following concepts:

IS-IS adjacency authentication Behavior of IS-IS Level 1 and Level 2 capable routers Route redistribution between OSPF and IS-IS Route summarization in IS-IS Route leaking in IS-IS

To use this scenario, please select the Standard Lab option as the lab type when you schedule your practice session. Scenario 5 – LDP Lab type = Standard Lab The objective of this scenario is to configure Link Distribution Protocol (LDP) on a network of 7750 SRs. This scenario covers the following concepts:

IGP (OSPF) requirements and verification for LDP LDP basic operations (push / swap / pop) LDP Label Information Base (LIB) and Label Forwarding Information Base (LFIB) LDP session authentication ECMP to enable multiple LDP tunnels for the same FEC LDP export policies to generate labels for non system FECs

To use this scenario, please select the Standard Lab option as the lab type when you schedule your practice session. Scenario 6 – RSVP Facility Fast Re-route Lab type = Standard Lab

The objective of this scenario is to configure RSVP facility mode fast re-route on a network of 7750 SRs. This scenario covers the following concepts:

Basic RSVP-signaled LSPs with strict and loose hops RSVP admin groups for traffic engineering Facility Mode Fast Re-Route for path protection Secondary LSPs for path protection


Scenario 7 – RSVP One-to-one Fast-reroute Lab type = Standard Lab

The objective of this scenario is to configure RSVP one-to-one mode fast re-route on a network of 7750 SRs. This scenario covers the following concepts:

Basic RSVP-signaled LSPs with strict and loose hops


RSVP admin groups for traffic engineering One-to-one mode fast re-route for path protection Secondary LSPs for path protection


Scenario 8 – ePipe to IES Termination Lab type = Standard Lab The objective of this scenario is to configure an ePipe service with a spoke IES termination on a network of 7750 SRs. This provides layer 3 connectivity through an ePipe service. This scenario covers the following concepts:

ePipe service IES (Internet Enhanced Service) Mirror service to replicate traffic to a protocol analyzer

To use this scenario, please select the Standard Lab option as the lab type when you schedule your practice session. Scenario 9 – Hierarchical VPLS Lab type = Standard Lab The objective of this scenario is to use Hierarchical VPLS to remove the full mesh requirement between VPLS Metros in a network of 7750 SRs. This scenario covers the following concepts:

Services infrastructure using MPLS SDP (Services Distribution Point) Basic VPLS configuration using SAPs (Service Access Point) and mesh-SDP bindings Hierarchical VPLS configuration using spoke-SDP bindings VPLS connectivity verification and MAC learning

To use this scenario, please select the Standard Lab option as the lab type when you schedule your practice session. Scenario 10 – Layer2 Service MTU Lab type = Standard Lab The objective of this scenario is to explore MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) issues and solutions in VPLS and IES services. This scenario covers the following concepts:

Service MTU in a VPLS service and its relationship to SAP and SDP MTU Verification of MTU settings with OAM and ping commands Using ADSPEC to detect MTU problems MTU requirements in a VPLS to IES spoke termination



Scenario 11 – RSVP Maximum Allocation Method (MAM) Lab type = Standard Lab The objective of this scenario is to explore the use of RSVP MAM for traffic engineering LSPs. This scenario covers the following concepts:

Verification of the Traffic Engineering Database Verification of bandwidth allocations on RSVP interfaces Configuring Class Types (CT) and viewing bandwidth allocations and preemption behavior of

LSPs based on these CTs with MAM To use this scenario, please select the Standard Lab option as the lab type when you schedule your practice session. Scenario 12 – RSVP Russian Doll Method (RDM) Lab type = Standard Lab The objective of this scenario is to explore the use of RSVP RDM for traffic engineering LSPs. This scenario covers the following concepts:

Verification of the Traffic Engineering Database Verification of bandwidth allocations on RSVP interfaces Configuring Class Types (CT) and viewing bandwidth allocations and preemption behavior of

LSPs based on these CTs with RDM To use this scenario, please select the Standard Lab option as the lab type when you schedule your practice session.

Scenario 13 – LDP Over RSVP Lab type = Standard Lab The objective of this scenario is to configure LDP over RSVP tunnels that allow cross-area services to take advantage of RSVP-TE resiliency features on a network of 7750 SRs. To use this scenario, please select the Standard Lab option as the lab type when you schedule your practice session. Scenario 14 - RSVP Shared Risk Link Group (SRLG) Lab type = Standard Lab The objective of this scenario is to use RSVP SRLG to achieve path diversity between primary and secondary LSPs on a network of 7750 SRs. To use this scenario, please select the Standard Lab option as the lab type when you schedule your practice session.


Scenario 15 – OSPFv3 Routing Lab type = Standard Lab The objective of this scenario is to configure OSPFv3 to dynamically exchange IPv6 routes in a multi-area network of 7750 SRs. This scenario covers the following concepts:

OSPFv3 authentication Standard OSPFv3 areas OSPFv3 Stub areas and dual homing OSPFv3 External routes IPv6 Route summarization

To use this scenario, please select the Standard Lab option as the lab type when you schedule your practice session. Scenario 16 – IS-IS for IPv6 Lab type = Standard Lab The objective of this scenario is to configure IS-IS to dynamically exchange IPv6 routes in a multi-area IS-IS network of 7750 SRs. This scenario covers the following concepts:

IPv6 routing and multi-topology for IS-IS Behavior of IS-IS Level 1 and Level 2 routers in an IPv6 network Route leaking with IS-IS in an IPv6 network Route summarization with IS-IS in an IPv6 network

To use this scenario, please select the Standard Lab option as the lab type when you schedule your practice session. Scenario 17 – 6PE Lab type = Standard Lab The objective of this scenario is to configure 6PE to enable IPv6 tunneling over an IPv4 MPLS core (6PE) network of 7750 SRs. Static routes and OSPFv3 will be used to route between the 6PE and CE routers. To use this scenario, please select the Standard Lab option as the lab type when you schedule your practice session. Scenario 18 – Basic VPRN Lab type = Standard Lab The objective of this scenario is to configure basic VPRN services. This scenario covers the following concepts:

Using different PE-CE protocols at different VPRN sites Policy creation to forward routes to and from MP-BGP Multiple VPRNs on the same PE routers



Scenario 19 – 6VPE Lab type = Standard Lab The objective of this scenario is to configure a 6VPE core to enable the sites within multiple VPRN services to communicate with one another. The PE-CE connections will be configured to forward only IPv4 traffic, only IPv6 traffic or both IPv4/IPv6 traffic. To use this scenario, please select the Standard Lab option as the lab type when you schedule your practice session. SRA Scenarios Scenario 1 – VPLS Basic Lab type = Standard Lab The objective of this scenario is to configure a VPLS and investigate its behavior with respect to different 7750 SR features. This scenario covers the following concepts:

Basic VPLS configuration Local-age and remote-age timers FDB table management parameters for a VPLS Policy-based forwarding on the 7750 SR in the context of a VPLS service

To use this scenario, please select the Standard Lab option as the lab type when you schedule your practice session. Scenario 2 – VPLS Resiliency Lab type = Standard Lab The objective of this scenario is to configure, and understand the use of different VPLS Resiliency techniques on the 7750 SR. This scenario covers the following concepts:

Management VPLS to enable redundant spoke-SDPs between VPLS metro networks MC-LAG for SAP redundancy Pseudo-wire redundancy for MTU/MDU devices

To use this scenario, please select the Standard Lab option as the lab type when you schedule your practice session. Scenario 3 – VPLS Scaling Lab type = Standard Lab The objective of this scenario is to configure and investigate the use of different VPLS scaling techniques on the 7750 SR. This scenario covers the following concepts:

Provider Backbone Bridging (PBB) with Hierarchal VPLS (H-VPLS) PBB with Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) for loop prevention



Scenario 4 – VPLS Basic Troubleshooting Lab type = Standard Lab The objective of this scenario is to walk through a troubleshooting scenario that depicts a network cut-over gone wrong. This scenario goes over troubleshooting methods related to the following issues:

Service and port MTUs Inconsistent virtual circuit IDs Incorrect SDP binding types SAP encapsulation types

To use this scenario, please select the Standard Lab option as the lab type when you schedule your practice session. Scenario 5 – Basic VPRN Lab type = Standard Lab The objective of this scenario is to configure a number of MPLS VPRN solutions. This scenario covers the following concepts::

IRP and LDP infrastructure verification Basic VPRN configuration and MTU investigation Use of Different PE-CE protocols in different parts of the network, including static routing, RIP

and OSPF To use this scenario, please select the Standard Lab option as the lab type when you schedule your practice session. Scenario 6 – VPRN with BGP as PE-CE Protocol Lab type = Standard Lab The objective of this scenario is to configure BGP as the PE-CE routing protocol in a VPRN and examine solutions for common issues encountered. This scenario covers the following concepts:

BGP as the PE-CE protocol for sites using distinct AS numbers Null-AS Path technique to remove AS Path loops AS Override technique to remove AS Path loops



Scenario 7 – VPRN Extranet Lab type = Standard Lab The objective of this scenario is to configure an Extranet VPRN and explore how to control routing updates between VPRNs. The following use cases are covered in this scenario:

Full mesh VPRNs where all PE sites share routes with each other Extranet VPRN that enables the headquarter sites of one VPRN to exchange routes with a

headquarter site of another VPRN. To use this scenario, please select the Standard Lab option as the lab type when you schedule your practice session. Scenario 8 – Basic Multicast Lab type = Standard Lab The objective of this scenario is to configure PIM and IGMP on a network of 7750 SRs. The following concepts are covered in this scenario:

Active BSR with RP redundancy Registration of multicast groups with the RP Multicast with SAPs and VPLS PIM and IGMP mechanisms for redundancy

To use this scenario, please select the Standard Lab option as the lab type when you schedule your practice session. Scenario 9 – Advanced Multicast Lab type = Standard Lab The objective of this scenario is to configure PIM-SSM and IGMP on a network of 7750 SRs. The following concepts are covered in this scenario:

Sending multicast traffic through IES VPLS with multicast for redundancy purposes Advanced PIM and IGMP mechanisms for redundancy

To use this scenario, please select the Standard Lab option as the lab type when you schedule your practice session. Scenario 10 – Troubleshooting Multicast Lab type = Standard Lab The objective of this scenario is to walk through the troubleshooting of a multicast video distribution setup. The scenario focuses on troubleshooting methods related to the following:

Debugging PIM adjacencies Ensuring consistent RP configurations throughout the network Debugging PIM Join policies



Scenario 11 – QOS Classification and Marking Lab type = QoS Lab The objective of this scenario is to configure QOS classification and marking policies on the 7750 SR. The following concepts are covered in this scenario:

7750 SR Forwarding Classes Traffic Classification based on protocol and port DSCP Marking

To use this scenario, please select the QoS Lab option as the lab type when you schedule your practice session. Scenario 12 - QoS Queuing and Buffering Lab type = QoS Lab This objective of this scenario is to configure details regarding queuing and buffering on the 7750 SR. The following concepts are covered in this scenario:

Classification of traffic as in-profile or out-profile based on PIR/CIR settings and queue types Priority and Profile mode queues Adjusting buffer space based on MBS / CBS values

To use this scenario, please select the QoS Lab option as the lab type when you schedule your practice session. Scenario 13 - QoS Scheduling Lab type = QoS Lab The objective of this scenario is to examine Hierarchical QOS on the 7750 SR. Ingress classification policies and scheduler policies are used to ensure that traffic is treated properly and bursting for best effort (data) traffic is only permitted when other service levels are met. This scenario uses voice, video and data traffic to verify traffic rates. To use this scenario, please select the QoS Lab option as the lab type when you schedule your practice session. Scenario 14 – Basic BGP Lab type = Standard Lab The objective of this scenario is to explore the basic steps required to configure BGP. The following concepts are covered in this scenario:

Fundamentals of address management and traffic flows Basic edge policies set at both IP Edge and Borders of the network Management of BGP attributes including next-hop, local-preferences and communities



Scenario 15 – Advanced BGP Lab type = Standard Lab The objective of this scenario is to explore typical ISP operations required in global inter-domain routing. The following concepts and tasks are covered in this scenario:

Loop and invalid prefix advertisement prevention Adjust ingress traffic patterns using AS pre-pends and Multi-Exit Discriminator (MED) metrics Allow an AS to control ingress traffic flows by setting a local preference based on setting

specific communities Assessment of the resulting traffic flows Scale internal BGP using route reflection and confederations

To use this scenario, please select the Standard Lab option as the lab type when you schedule your practice session. Scenario 16 – VPRN Troubleshooting Lab type = Standard Lab The objective of this scenario is to walk through the troubleshooting of VPRN services on a network of 7750 SRs. The scenario focuses on troubleshooting methods related to the following:

Debugging a VPRN Extranet implementation Troubleshooting PE-CE interfaces Troubleshooting the services infrastructure between PE routers

To use this scenario, please select the Standard Lab option as the lab type when you schedule your practice session. Scenario 17 – VPRN Hub and Spoke Lab type = Standard Lab The objective of this scenario is to configure a VPRN Hub and Spoke topology on a network of 7750 SRs. In this topology, Spoke sites are only aware of routes from the Hub site, rather than other Spoke sites. This requires Spoke sites to communicate with one another through a Hub site. The following concepts are covered in this scenario:

Configuration and verification of an IP/MPLS services infrastructure, including MP-BGP Manipulation of route targets to achieve a Hub and Spoke VPRN topology

To use this scenario, please select the Standard Lab option as the lab type when you schedule your practice session. Scenario 18 – QOS Egress Port Scheduler Lab type = QoS Lab The objective of this scenario is to configure an Egress Port Scheduler on a network of 7750 SRs. The Egress Port Scheduler is used to enforce SLA in a multi-service network where data traffic is allowed to burst when bandwidth is not required by voice and video services. Various burst and maximum rate guarantees will be examined. To use this scenario, please select the QoS Lab option as the lab type when you schedule your practice session.


Scenario 19 – Multicast Anycast RP Lab type = Standard Lab The objective of this scenario is to configure PIM on a network of 7750 SRs to use anycast Rendezvous Points (RP). Anycast RP enables multicast sources and receivers to use the closest available RP with a given Anycast address. The use of PIM Statistics and recovery times are used to investigate PIM Anycast behavior. To use this scenario, please select the Standard Lab option as the lab type when you schedule your practice session. Scenario 20 – Multicast IPv6 Lab type = Standard Lab The objective of this scenario is to configure IPv6 Multicast on a network of 7750 SRs. The following concepts and configurations are covered in this scenario:

OSPFv3 infrastructure configuration PIM Source Specific Multicast (SSM) for IPv6 PIM Static RP for IPv6 PIM Embedded RP for IPv6

To use this scenario, please select the Standard Lab option as the lab type when you schedule your practice session. Scenario 21 – Inter AS VPRN Lab type = Standard Lab The objective of this scenario is to explore different configurations that use Inter-AS VPRN to interconnect VPRNs spanning across two autonomous systems. The following concepts and configurations are covered in this scenario:

MP-BGP and VPRN infrastructure configuration Inter AS VPRN Mode A Inter AS VPRN Mode B Inter AS VPRN Mode C

To use this scenario, please select the Standard Lab option as the lab type when you schedule your practice session. Scenario 22 – Draft Rosen M-VPN Lab type = Standard Lab The objective of this scenario is to enable Multicast over VPRN on a network of 7750 SRs using Draft Rosen M-VPN. The following concepts are covered in this scenario:

Provider core configuration VPRN service instance creation PIM / IGMP PE to CE routing PIM and IGMP configuration Default-MDT and Data-MDT



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