The Implementing Cisco Multicast (MCAST) v2.0 course teaches you the fundamentals of IP multicasting, including multicast applications, sources, receivers, group management, and IP multicast routing protocols such as Protocol Independent Multicast (PIM) used within a single administrative domain. You will learn about issues in switched LAN environments and reliable IP multicasting, and technical solutions for simple deployments of IP multicast within a provider or customer network.

The course reviews the configuration and troubleshooting guidelines for implementation of IP multicast on Cisco® routers. Labs offer hands-on experience to help you prepare to deploy IP multicast successfully.

• Module 1: IP Multicast Concepts and Technologies
• Module 2: Multicast on the LAN
• Module 3: PIM Sparse Mode
• Module 4: Rendezvous Point Engineering
• Module 5: PIM Sparse Mode Protocol Extensions
• Module 6: Multiprotocol Extensions for BGP
• Module 7: Interdomain IP Multicast
• Module 8: IP Multicast Security
• Module 9: Multicast Optimization and High-Availability Features
• Module 10: Applications of Multicast

• Network professionals, including systems engineers
• Channel Partners
• Customers

It is recommended, but not required, that students have the following knowledge and skills:

• Work experience and configuration skills for Cisco routers and LAN switches
• CCNA Routing and Switching Certification
• Attended the Implementing Cisco IP Routing (ROUTE) Training Course