Segment Routing for Service Provider and Enterprise Networks, authored by Florian Deragisch (CCIE #47970), Leonir Hoxha (CCIE #49534), Rene Minder (CCIE #8003), Matthys “Thys” Rabe (CCIE #4237), and Kateel Vijayananda and published by Cisco Press, is a comprehensive technical guide designed for engineers, architects, and operators who want a deep, practical understanding of segment routing (SR). The book explores the full spectrum of SR technologies, including both SR-MPLS and SRv6, and explains how these modern approaches simplify traffic engineering, improve scalability, and reduce network complexity when compared to traditional MPLS-based designs. Throughout the text, the authors draw on their extensive industry experience to translate concepts into real-world design considerations, implementation strategies, and deployment best practices.
The material begins with a clear foundation in MPLS and the limitations it introduces in large-scale networks, setting the stage for why segment routing has become a natural evolution for service providers and increasingly for enterprise environments. From there, the authors dive into SR architecture, label/segment allocation fundamentals, path computation, controller-based approaches, and interoperability considerations. Advanced topics such as SR-MPLS Traffic Engineering, SRv6 network programming, and the use of SR in cloud and data center environments are explained with both conceptual clarity and hands-on configuration examples drawn from Cisco IOS-XR and IOS-XE platforms.
A standout feature of the book is its strong focus on practical deployment. Readers will find detailed configuration walkthroughs, design templates, troubleshooting methodologies, and validation techniques that make the book suitable not only for learning but also for direct application in production networks. The authors also address operational and business aspects of adopting segment routing, helping organizations understand how SR fits into long-term architectural strategy, automation initiatives, and the shift toward intent-based networking.
Audience
- Network engineers, architects, and operators who need to design or run modern SR-based networks. Apple+1
- People who already know MPLS and want to understand how SR improves on traditional MPLS.
- Those who are working on both service-provider (large-scale backbone, MPLS core) and enterprise (data centers, clouds) networks.
- Also useful for people preparing for network certifications or working deeply with Cisco’s IOS-XR or IOS-XE platforms.
File Size~ 60.3MB
