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Implementing Cisco Multicast

This lab bundle contains all the exercises associated with the Implementing Cisco Multicast (MCAST) course. The lab exercises cover all aspects of basic IP multicast configuration and troubleshooting including:

  • Configuration of Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP) and PIM Dense mode
  • Monitoring and debugging IGMP and multicast states in Cisco routers
  • Detailed monitoring and debugging of PIM Dense mode
  • Configuration and monitoring of PIM Sparse mode with static RP
  • Detailed monitoring and debugging of PIM Sparse mode
  • Configuration and debugging of PIM Sparse-Dense mode
  • Filtering of IGMP reports and monitoring sparse and dense mode groups simultaneously

Content

This set of lab exercises contains the following exercises:

Objectives

Upon finishing this set of exercises, you will be able to:
Explain the method of reporting and tracking IP multicast group membership

  • Configure IP multicast support in Cisco IOS
  • Configure PIM Dense mode
  • Configure Cisco routers to join IP multicast groups
  • Monitor IP multicast group membership
  • Troubleshoot IP multicast groups
  • Explore the basic operation of a PIM Dense Mode
  • Monitor the creation of multicast state in routers
  • Explore the details of a PIM Dense Mode
  • Describe the details of IP multicast state in routers
  • Monitor PIM DM packets in the network
  • Explain the PIM DM protocol mechanics and timers
  • Troubleshoot PIM-DM via extensive debugging
  • Configure PIM Sparse Mode in Cisco routers
  • Explore the basic operation of a PIM SM
  • Monitor PIM SM multicast states in routers
  • Explore the details of a PIM Sparse Mode
  • Describe PIM SM protocol mechanics and timers
  • Troubleshoot various PIM SM problems
  • Manually configure Rendezvous-point for different groups
  • Filter some multicast groups on leaf routers
  • Experiment with SPT-thresholds
  • Extensively use monitoring and debugging commands for IP multicast

    Importance

    This lab bundle is mandatory for students attending the Implementing Cisco Multicast (MCAST) training, as it provides the only means of getting the desired hand-on skills in basic IP multicast configuration and troubleshooting on Cisco IOS routers. The bundle is also highly recommended to students who have attended the MCAST course in the past and would like to improve or refresh their configuration or troubleshooting skills. The lab bundle supports both the CCIE Routing and Switching as well as the CCIE Service Provider certifications.

    Target Audience

    The lab exercises are targeted at t pre- and post-sales technical support engineers who have to design, deploy and manage IP multicast in a simple intra-domain routed environment.

    Prerequisite Knowledge

    To successfully complete this IP Multicast set of exercises, you need in-depth knowledge of IP multicast protocols such as IGMP, PIM Dense mode and PIM Sparse mode. This knowledge is best gained by attending the Implementing Cisco Multicast (MCAST)course. Familiarity with internal routing protocols and Cisco IOS is required as well. The prerequisite knowledge is best gained by attending the Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks (BSCI) course.