There are two common methods for transporting multicast packets within an MPLS-based Layer 3 VPN:
There’s also a third method which uses Resource Reservation Protocol—Traffic Engineering (RSVP-TE) but I’m not going to get into that one.
In this first post in a series on LSM, I’ll describe how draft-rosen works, how LSM works, and then compare and contrast the two. Subsequent posts will focus solely on LSM.
At the end of this post, you will be able to describe conceptually how the control and data planes work with LSM and what the pros and cons are of LSM as compared to draft-rosen.
I will not be covering any theory on multicast or MPLS and will instead recommend that you be familiar with both topics before reading further.
Here we go!
All in all, draft-rosen is not all that different from running PIM-Sparse Mode (SM) in a non-MPLS network.
Draft-rosen requires that the MPLS network — the P and PE routers — all be multicast enabled and all run PIM. Each PE that is participating in the draft-rosen multicast network will form a Continue reading
Ten years ago, using VMware vMotion to migrate a Virtual Machine from one server to another, even in the same rack without interruption, was considered black magic, prompting raised eyebrows and a flurry of questions. Today, it takes quite a bit more than just a standard host-to-host vMotion to solicit a similar response.Recently however, we received a reaction similar to the days of old, rich with the nostalgia of the early days of vMotion. Continue reading
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There are two common methods for transporting multicast packets within an MPLS-based Layer 3 VPN:
There's also a third method which uses Resource Reservation Protocol-Traffic Engineering (RSVP-TE) but I'm not going to get into that one.
In this first post in a series on LSM, I'll describe how draft-rosen works, how LSM works, and then compare and contrast the two. Subsequent posts will focus solely on LSM.
At the end of this post, you will be able to describe conceptually how the control and data planes work with LSM and what the pros and cons are of LSM as compared to draft-rosen.
I will not be covering any theory on multicast or MPLS and will instead recommend that you be familiar with both topics before reading further.
Here we go!
Network Break weighs in on the Apple/FBI controversy to discuss technical, legal, and even moral implications. Plus, hospital ransomware, shy private clouds, SD-WAN deals, and more.
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Network Break weighs in on the Apple/FBI controversy to discuss technical, legal, and even moral implications. Plus, hospital ransomware, shy private clouds, SD-WAN deals, and more.
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Some of you may recognize the name Brocade. Yes, you may know Brocade as the leading supplier of data center networking products, and have heard of their IP connectivity and enterprise mobility solutions. But we’d like you to consider another side of Brocade — a side deep-rooted in the enabling technologies currently shaping and redefining... Read more →
Reflecting on the recent PacketPushers podcasts on certifications and consulting life, I’m trying to document ideal conditions to train and retain top talent. (e.g. In the context of building a new consulting firm.) Please leave a comment to let me know what I’ve left out or gotten wrong. Establish a career ladder that clearly establishes […]
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Reflecting on the recent PacketPushers podcasts on certifications and consulting life, I’m trying to document ideal conditions to train and retain top talent. (e.g. In the context of building a new consulting firm.) Please leave a comment to let me know what I’ve left out or gotten wrong. Establish a career ladder that clearly establishes […]
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