The goal of Metro Ethernet is to provide a multipoint-to-multipoint Ethernet service that can connect multiple LANs that are either within the same metro area or spread across geographically disparate metro areas such that they behave as if they were all attached to the same Ethernet LAN. An emerging standard called Virtual Private LAN services (VPLS) provides the promise of delivering on this vision. However, not all implementations of VPLS offer the same operational efficiencies. This paper highlights the importance of deploying a network aligned with the Model for Integrated Network Transformation (MINT) reference architecture, enabling service providers to deploy VPLS for connectivity while simultaneously being positioned to layer value-added services for their enterprise customers.
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