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So MPLS does not carry L2 Traffic ?
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Some companies use OTV, which I believe a technology that uses Q-in-Q Tunneling
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Some companies use OTV, which I believe a technology that uses Q-in-Q Tunneling

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Needing Q-in-Q in pretty rare, and getting it to work right is pretty challenging. It is best avoided if at all possible.
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Which Technology do you suggest ? I have heard of OTV, not sure if it is the right technology .
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> Needing Q-in-Q in pretty rare, and getting it to work right is pretty challenging. It is best avoided if at all possible.

Which Technology do you suggest ? I have heard of OTV, not sure if it is the right technology .

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Any Expert to shade some lights on the difference between MPLS and Q-in-Q tunneling.<br />
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If I understand both technologies are used by Customers to transfer their data from one site to another site going through Service Provider.<br />
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Any clarification will be very appreciated.<br />
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Thank you
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Any Expert to shade some lights on the difference between MPLS and Q-in-Q tunneling.

If I understand both technologies are used by Customers to transfer their data from one site to another site going through Service Provider.

Any clarification will be very appreciated.


Thank you

MPLS vs Q-in-Q Tunneling

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Routers

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