IP Multicast Volume I: Cisco IP Multicast Networking
Design, deploy, and operate modern Cisco IP multicast networks
IP Multicast, Volume I thoroughly covers basic IP multicast principles
and routing techniques for building and operating enterprise and service
provider networks to support applications ranging from videoconferencing
to data replication.
After briefly reviewing data communication in IP networks, the authors
thoroughly explain network access, Layer 2 and Layer 3 multicast, and
protocol independent multicast (PIM). Building on these essentials, they
introduce multicast scoping, explain IPv6 multicast, and offer practical
guidance for IP multicast design, operation, and troubleshooting. Key
concepts and techniques are illuminated through real-world network
examples and detailed diagrams.
Reflecting extensive experience working with Cisco customers, the
authors offer pragmatic discussions of common features, design
approaches, deployment models, and field practices. You'll find
everything from specific commands to start-to-finish methodologies: all
you need to deliver and optimize any IP multicast solution.
IP Multicast, Volume I is a valuable resource for network engineers,
architects, operations technicians, consultants, security professionals,
and collaboration specialists. Network managers and administrators will
find the implementation case study and feature explanations especially
useful.
- Review IP multicasting applications and what makes multicast unique
- Understand IP multicast at the access layer, from layered
encapsulation to switching multicast frames
- Work with Layer 2 switching domains, IPv4 group addresses, and MAC
address maps
- Utilize Layer 3 multicast hosts and understand each PIM mode
- Implement basic forwarding trees and rendezvous points
- Compare multicast forwarding modes: ASM, SSM, and PIM Bidir
- Plan and properly scope basic multicast networks
- Choose your best approach to forwarding replication
- Apply best practices for security and resiliency
- Understand unique IPv6 deployment issues
- Efficiently administer and troubleshoot your IP multicast network
This book is part of the Networking Technology Series from Cisco
Press(R), which offers networking professionals valuable information for
constructing efficient networks, understanding new technologies, and
building successful careers.
Category: Networking
Covers: IP Multicast
