MPLS network design and configuration

When you say you are going to connect them via MPLS, I'm assuming you are going to use a provider for this MPLS service, and just want to know how to interface with them.  Is that the case, or are you actually procuring the circuits and routers, and want to actually configure MPLS?  My guess is it's the first, so that's what I will base my answer on.  If it is the latter, let me know and I can probably help there as well.

If you are receiving a service from a provider, such as Sprint, OBS, AT&T, etc, then the answer will depend on what you are willing to pay for.  Most providers will be happy to actually install a managed CE(customer edge) router at each site, and manage that router for you.  Depending on the provider and your network, you can peer with that router via most network protocols from another site router, or many providers will actually allow you to use that router as your gateway for client networks as well, meaning you wouldn't have to manage routing at all.  It's really up to you, your requirements, and your budget.  I would suggest sitting down with a few different providers and talking through the options, since they will do most anything, but the more they do, the more it costs.

I'm actually going to procure the circuits and the routers. Also, Is there a particular circuit I should order from the provider.

Hi, so just so I am sure I understand, you will be procuring routers and circuits yourself, but are you also working with an MPLS provider, or are you actually doing it all?  Meaning, you are procuring and managing all routers in the path from site to site?  

Yes, I will be working with an MPLS service provider AT&T to be exact. Other than that, I will be managing all of the routers at both sites.

As far as a particular circuit you should order, that's a matter of how much bandwidth you need each site to have out to the cloud.  If a T1 is enough bandwidth today, then a T1 mpls connection will be fine.  --TX