Implementing Cisco Multicast (MCAST) – Outline

Detailed Course Outline

Module 1: IP Multicast Concepts and Technologies

  • Lesson 1: Introducing IP Multicast
  • Lesson 2: Understanding the Multicast Service Model
  • Lesson 3: Defining Multicast Distribution Trees and Forwarding
  • Lesson 4: Reviewing Multicast Protocols

Module 2: Multicast on the LAN

  • Lesson 1: Mapping Layer 3 to Layer 2
  • Lesson 2: Working with Cisco Group Management Protocol
  • Lesson 3: Using IGMP Snooping

Module 3: PIM Sparse Mode

  • Lesson 1: Introducing Protocol Independent Multicast Sparse Mode
  • Lesson 2: Understanding PIM-SM Protocol Mechanics
  • Lesson 3: Using PIM-SM in a Sample Situation
  • Lesson 4: Configuring and Monitoring PIM-SM

Module 4: Rendezvous Point Engineering

  • Lesson 1: Identifying RP Distribution Solutions
  • Lesson 2: Implementing Auto-RP
  • Lesson 3: Using PIMv2 BSR
  • Lesson 4: Using Anycast RP and MSDP

Module 5: PIM Sparse Mode Protocol Extensions

  • Lesson 1: Introducing Source Specific Multicast
  • Lesson 2: Configuring and Monitoring SSM
  • Lesson 3: Reviewing Bidirectional PIM
  • Lesson 4: Configuring and Monitoring Bidirectional PIM

Module 6: Multiprotocol Extensions for BGP

  • Lesson 1: Introducing MP-BGP
  • Lesson 2: Configuring and Monitoring MP-BGP

Module 7: Interdomain IP Multicast

  • Lesson 1: Examining Dynamic Interdomain IP Multicast
  • Lesson 2: Explaining Multicast Source Discovery Protocol
  • Lesson 3: Using MSDP SA Caching
  • Lesson 4: Configuring and Monitoring MSDP

Module 8: IP Multicast Security

  • Lesson 1: Introducing IP Multicast and Security
  • Lesson 2: Securing a Multicast Network

Module 9: Multicast Optimization and High-Availability Features

  • Lesson 1: Using Multicast Optimization and High-Availability Features

Module 10: Applications of Multicast

  • Lesson 1: Exploring IP Multicast and Video Applications
  • Lesson 2: Using IP Multicast in Mission-Critical Environments
  • Lesson 3: Exploring How Enterprise IT Uses IP Multicasting Globally