7. pyATS AEtest Introduction

pyATS aetest is a Python-based testing framework designed for writing and executing structured network test scripts. It allows you to create reusable test cases to verify that your network devices and configurations are functioning as expected.
In this section, we’ll introduce the basics of aetest, explore its structure, and walk through a simple example to get started.

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6. MPLS VPN Control Plane and Data Plane

MPLS VPN control plane and data plane understanding is essential to grasp how MPLS VPNs operate. The control plane, powered by LDP and MP-BGP , are responsible for building and exchanging routing and label information that determines how traffic should flow across the network. In contrast, the data plane handles the actual forwarding of packets within the MPLS network, using the labels and paths established by the control plane.

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