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Multicast protocols

Multicast protocols

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What is Multicast protocols?

Multicast protocols are network communication methods that allow data to be transmitted to a group of interested recipients simultaneously using a single transmission from the source. This is more efficient than unicast (one-to-one) or broadcast (one-to-all) methods. Multicast is commonly used for applications like video streaming, online gaming, and distributing software updates, where the same data needs to be sent to multiple users or devices. Protocols like Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP) and Protocol Independent Multicast (PIM) are used to manage multicast group memberships and routing.

What other technologies are related to Multicast protocols?

Multicast protocols Competitor Technologies

VXLAN/EVPN can be used as an alternative to multicast in certain overlay network scenarios.
mentioned alongside Multicast protocols in 11% (68) of relevant job posts

Multicast protocols Complementary Technologies

Tools like Wireshark are useful for analyzing multicast traffic.
mentioned alongside Multicast protocols in 75% (61) of relevant job posts
Traffic generators can be used to simulate multicast traffic for testing and validation.
mentioned alongside Multicast protocols in 14% (61) of relevant job posts
IGMP is used by hosts to join multicast groups and is essential for multicast functionality.
mentioned alongside Multicast protocols in 3% (94) of relevant job posts

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