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MCAST

Implementing Cisco Multicast v2.0

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In this course, participants acquire detailed knowledge of the building blocks of IP multicast that are required for practical use of this service. While the distribution of data to many recipients simultaneously using unicast routing methods wastes network capacity, the use of multicasts enables optimal resource utilization. In order to enjoy this added value, both multicast routing protocols and registration protocols are required. Participants will learn about the possible scenarios and configurations with multicasts in a mixture of theory and practice on the test network and will be able to use multicasts independently after the course.

Course Contents

  • The Multicast Service Model
  • Distribution Trees and Forwarding of Multicasts
  • Addressing at the MAC Level
  • Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP) and Cisco Group Management Protocol (Cisco GMP)
  • PIM Sparse Mode, Bidirectional PIM
  • Source Specific Multicast
  • Rendezvous Points (RPs) and Auto-RP
  • Anycast RP
  • Multiprotocol Border Gateway Protocol (MP-BGP) and its role in multicasts
  • Multicast Source Discovery Protocol (MSDP)
  • Multicast in VPNs
  • Security
  • Video applications

E-Book Symbol You will receive the original course documentation from Cisco in English language as a Cisco E-Book.

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Target Group

The course is aimed at anyone who needs to prepare and implement the use of multicasts.

Knowledge Prerequisites

Participants must be comfortable with Cisco IOS and have a good knowledge of unicast routing. A certification as a CCNA is suitable as preparation.

Course Objective

You will gain a solid understanding of the basics of IP multicasting. Understand the configuration and troubleshooting guidelines for implementing IP multicast on Cisco routers. You will prepare to implement IP multicast in a provider or customer network.

Classroom training

Do you prefer the classic training method? A course in one of our Training Centers, with a competent trainer and the direct exchange between all course participants? Then you should book one of our classroom training dates!

Online training

You wish to attend a course in online mode? We offer you online course dates for this course topic. To attend these seminars, you need to have a PC with Internet access (minimum data rate 1Mbps), a headset when working via VoIP and optionally a camera. For further information and technical recommendations, please refer to.

Tailor-made courses

You need a special course for your team? In addition to our standard offer, we will also support you in creating your customized courses, which precisely meet your individual demands. We will be glad to consult you and create an individual offer for you.
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PDF SymbolYou can find the complete description of this course with dates and prices ready for download at as PDF.

In this course, participants acquire detailed knowledge of the building blocks of IP multicast that are required for practical use of this service. While the distribution of data to many recipients simultaneously using unicast routing methods wastes network capacity, the use of multicasts enables optimal resource utilization. In order to enjoy this added value, both multicast routing protocols and registration protocols are required. Participants will learn about the possible scenarios and configurations with multicasts in a mixture of theory and practice on the test network and will be able to use multicasts independently after the course.

Course Contents

  • The Multicast Service Model
  • Distribution Trees and Forwarding of Multicasts
  • Addressing at the MAC Level
  • Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP) and Cisco Group Management Protocol (Cisco GMP)
  • PIM Sparse Mode, Bidirectional PIM
  • Source Specific Multicast
  • Rendezvous Points (RPs) and Auto-RP
  • Anycast RP
  • Multiprotocol Border Gateway Protocol (MP-BGP) and its role in multicasts
  • Multicast Source Discovery Protocol (MSDP)
  • Multicast in VPNs
  • Security
  • Video applications

E-Book Symbol You will receive the original course documentation from Cisco in English language as a Cisco E-Book.

Request in-house training now

Target Group

The course is aimed at anyone who needs to prepare and implement the use of multicasts.

Knowledge Prerequisites

Participants must be comfortable with Cisco IOS and have a good knowledge of unicast routing. A certification as a CCNA is suitable as preparation.

Course Objective

You will gain a solid understanding of the basics of IP multicasting. Understand the configuration and troubleshooting guidelines for implementing IP multicast on Cisco routers. You will prepare to implement IP multicast in a provider or customer network.

Classroom training

Do you prefer the classic training method? A course in one of our Training Centers, with a competent trainer and the direct exchange between all course participants? Then you should book one of our classroom training dates!

Online training

You wish to attend a course in online mode? We offer you online course dates for this course topic. To attend these seminars, you need to have a PC with Internet access (minimum data rate 1Mbps), a headset when working via VoIP and optionally a camera. For further information and technical recommendations, please refer to.

Tailor-made courses

You need a special course for your team? In addition to our standard offer, we will also support you in creating your customized courses, which precisely meet your individual demands. We will be glad to consult you and create an individual offer for you.
Request in-house training now

PDF SymbolYou can find the complete description of this course with dates and prices ready for download at as PDF.