This session covers the protocols and topologies associated with inter-domain multicast routing, including details on the operation of MSDP and MBGP as they relate to PIM. The session also introduces the latest trends in inter-domain multicast routing, PIM Source Specific Multicast (SSM), Multicast VPNs, and IPv6 Multicast.

During the tutorial, the basic fundamentals of MBGP and MSDP are covered along with their basic configuration, as well as the use of Anycast RP's. Numerous topology examples with regard to inter-domain multicast using MBGP and MSDP are presented, along with configuration examples for both the provider and customers. Next, the session introduces Source Specific Multicast and shows how this method of inter-domain multicast solves some of the problems associated with traditional inter-domain PIM-SM multicast. Methods to secure a multicast network will also be presented.

About the Presenter
Mike is a SW Engineer in the Multicast Development group at cisco systems. His focus is the deployment of Multicast in the Service Provider space. He recently submitted the latest MSDP Internet-Drafts, www.merit.edu/internet/documents/internet-drafts/draft-ietf-msdp-spec-20.txt and www.merit.edu/internet/documents/internet-drafts/draft-ietf-mboned-msdp-deploy-02.txt.