Master IP Multicast on Cisco Nexus Switches.


A Complete Practical Learning For L2 & L3 Multicast in Cisco Nexus Switches.

Master Multicast
 

Stop guessing how the "Multicast Receivers" finds the "Multicast Source." Master the protocol that powers the High-Frequency Trading (HFT), IPTV/Streaming environments, and modern VXLAN/ACI fabrics.

Does Multicast feel like "Magic" to you?


Most network engineers actively avoid Multicast because they find it confusing, failing to realize it is the silent engine that powers every modern VXLAN fabric and financial network. It is the most misunderstood protocol in our industry!

The "Invisible" Traffic

Unicast is easy: A talks to B. Multicast is not: A talks to... who? If you can't visualize the Shared Tree (*,G) vs. the Source Tree (S,G), you are flying blind.

The "RP" Confusion

Static RP? Auto-RP? BSR? Anycast RP? Choosing the wrong Rendezvous Point (RP) strategy is the #1 cause of Multicast failures.

Troubleshooting Nightmares

The application isn't working, but the network looks fine. Without a structured troubleshooting workflow, you are just guessing.

. . . . .

In the modern Data Center, Multicast isn't optional. It is the engine behind VXLAN and ACI Multipod IPN (BUM traffic). If you don't master IP Multicast now, you can't master the modern fabric.

Master Multicast

We Turn "Guesswork" into "Engineering".

Multicast isn't magic; it's just a different set of rules. 

In this course, we stop treating Multicast like a black box. We break it down into simple, logical components: The Host-to-Router (IGMP), The Router-to-Router (PIM).

We focus heavily on Visualization. You will learn to trace the packet flow hop-by-hop, verify the RPF (Reverse Path Forwarding) check, and build robust redundancy using Anycast RPs.
 

Nexus Optimization

Learn how to configure and tune Multicast specifically on Cisco Nexus (NX-OS).

CCIE & CCNP Aligned

This course covers the exact Multicast topics found in the DCCOR and CCIE Lab exams.

Visual Learning

Understand the Multicast Protocols (IGMP & PIM) through clear, step-by-step visualizations.

Master the Flow! From The Source to The Receiver.

 

After finishing this course, you will confidently be able to master the following Multicast topics:

  • Understand the importance of Multicast transmission.
  • Describe the differences between unicast, broadcast, and Multicast transmissions.
  • Learn IPv4 Multicast addressing and its L2 MAC addresses mapping.
  • Recognize the IGMP protocol and understand how it works, its features, and its configuration.
  • Understand the IGMP snooping feature and describe the L2 Multicast forwarding.
  • Recognize the PIM protocol and understand its role in the L3 Multicast forwarding.
  • Explain and implement the dynamic RP configuration methods (Auto-RP and BSR).
  • Learn how to implement PIM redundancy using PIM Anycast RP and Anycast RP with MSDP.
  • Explain the Bidirectional PIM (Bidir PIM) and learn how to configure it.
  • Understand the phantom RP feature and how to use it for Bidir PIM redundancy.

Master Multicast

A Comprehensive Guide to IP Multicast on Nexus Switches.

  1. [1] Multicast Fundamentals

    4 lessons
    1. (01) Multicast Overview
    2. (02) Multicast Addressing (Part 1)
    3. (03) Multicast Addressing (Part 2)
    4. Multicast Quiz #1

  2. [2] IGMP Protocol

    5 lessons
    1. (04) IGMP (Part 1)
    2. (05) IGMP (Part 2)
    3. (06) IGMP (Part 3)
    4. (07) IGMP LAB Demo
    5. Multicast Quiz #2

  3. [3] IGMP Features

    6 lessons
    1. (08) IGMP Querier
    2. (09) IGMP Snooping (part 1)
    3. (10) IGMP Snooping (part 2)
    4. (11) IGMP Snooping LAB Demo
    5. (12) IGMPv3
    6. Multicast Quiz #3

  4. [4] PIM Protocol

    5 lessons
    1. (13) PIM (part 1)
    2. (14) PIM (part 2)
    3. (15) PIM (part 3)
    4. (16) PIM LAB Demo
    5. Multicast Quiz #4

  5. [5] Dynamic RPs

    5 lessons
    1. (17) PIM Auto-RP
    2. (18) PIM Auto-RP LAB Demo
    3. (19) PIM BSR
    4. (20) PIM BSR LAB Demo
    5. Multicast Quiz #5

  6. [6] Anycast RP

    5 lessons
    1. (21) PIM Anycast RP with MSDP
    2. (22) PIM Anycast RP with MSDP LAB Demo
    3. (23) PIM Anycast RP
    4. (24) PIM Anycast RP LAB Demo
    5. Multicast Quiz #6

  7. [7] PIM-Bidir & Phantom RP

    5 lessons
    1. (25) PIM Bidirectional (Bidir)
    2. (26) PIM Bidir LAB Demo
    3. (27) PIM Phantom RP
    4. (28) PIM Phantom RP LAB Demo
    5. Multicast Quiz #7

  8. Final Certification Exam

    1 lesson
    1. Multicast Final Test

Who Should Enroll in this Course?



This training is designed specifically for: 

  • Data Center Engineers. For modern Data Center fabrics, the underlying Multicast transport handles the BUM traffic.
  • CCIE & CCNP Data Center Candidates. Multicast is a core topic in the DCCOR and CCIE Lab.
  • Financial & Media Network Engineers. In HFT or IPTV/Streaming environments, Multicast is your bread and butter.
  • Senior Network Engineers: You know Unicast perfectly, but Multicast is your "knowledge gap".

⚠️ Important Note: Multicast relies on Unicast. Before taking this course, you must have a basic Unicast Routing knowledge.

Master Multicast

Learn from a Production Expert. Trusted by Engineers Worldwide.

 

Salman Alhiary 2x CCIE #56363 (DC & ENT) Founder, LearnWithSalman

I am a Cisco Data Center specialist with over a decade of experience. My career began in the trenches of Cisco TAC, troubleshooting critical outages, and evolved into an Expert Professional Services Consultant role, leading high-stakes deployments for global enterprises. My teaching philosophy is simple: Learn Easily. Learn Deeply.  Learn Quickly.

See what other engineers are saying:

Moin Chowdhury

"Thanks to Salman for creating such awesome course. This is best multicast routing course I found in internet. I highly recommend the course for any network engineer who wants to learn multicast."

Sangram Swain

"Really Nice course. Well explained with topologies and lab demos."

Adesina Adeyemi

"As I said earlier in VXLAN EVPN course, Salman is one of the best Cisco instructors out there. He makes difficult technologies very simple. Thank you for this exciting content!"

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  • Complete Course: Cisco Data Centers | Multicast (5.5 hrs).
  • Community Access: Private "DCExperts Hub" for Multicast Q&A.
  • Resources: Downloadable Configs, Topologies & Packets Format.
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  • Validation: Quizzes & Exams.
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