To ensure a successful learning experience in the Implementing Cisco Multicast (MCAST) v2.0 course, prospective students should possess the following minimum required knowledge:

• Basic understanding of networking and routing (knowledge equivalent to what is covered in the CCNA certification).
• Familiarity with the concepts of IP addressing, including subnetting and IP address allocation within a network.
• Foundational knowledge of Cisco IOS or IOS XE and Cisco IOS XR software configuration.
• Experience with configuring and operating Cisco routers and switches.
• Understanding of the fundamentals of IP multicast or completion of equivalent training (such as content covered in the CCNA or CCNP Enterprise certifications).

These prerequisites are designed to provide the foundational knowledge necessary to grasp the more advanced concepts presented in the MCAST course. By meeting these requirements, students will be better prepared to engage with the course material and gain the most from their training.

Target Audience for Implementing Cisco Multicast (MCAST) v2.0

The Implementing Cisco Multicast (MCAST) v2.0 course is designed for professionals who manage and implement Cisco multicast networks.

• Network Engineers
• Network Administrators
• Network Architects
• Systems Engineers
• Data Center Engineers
• Technical Support Personnel
• Cisco Integrators/Partners
• IT Professionals working with multicast applications
• Network Designers
• Network, Systems, and Security Consultants
• Network and Systems Managers with multicast knowledge requirements

Learning Objectives - What you will Learn in this Implementing Cisco Multicast (MCAST) v2.0?

1. Introduction to Learning Outcomes: The Implementing Cisco Multicast (MCAST) v2.0 course is designed to provide in-depth knowledge and skills for deploying and managing IP multicast within a Cisco network infrastructure.

2. Learning Objectives and Outcomes:

• Understand the fundamentals of IP multicast, including concepts, service models, distribution trees, and forwarding mechanisms.
• Learn to map Layer 3 IP multicast to Layer 2 MAC addresses and work with Cisco Group Management Protocol.
• Gain expertise in configuring and troubleshooting Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP) Snooping on switches.
• Acquire knowledge of Protocol Independent Multicast Sparse Mode (PIM-SM), including its protocol mechanics and configuration.
• Explore Source Specific Multicast (SSM), Bidirectional PIM, and their respective configurations and monitoring techniques.
• Understand the implementation and management of Rendezvous Point (RP) solutions such as Auto-RP, PIMv2 BSR, Anycast RP, and Multicast Source Discovery Protocol (MSDP).
• Delve into Multiprotocol Extensions for BGP (MP-BGP) for supporting multicast distribution and learn how to configure and monitor MP-BGP.
• Examine strategies for dynamic interdomain IP multicast and configure MSDP for interdomain multicast routing.
• Learn to identify and implement security measures for securing multicast networks and ensure data integrity.
• Understand the use of multicast optimization and high-availability features to enhance multicast efficiency and reliability in enterprise environments.