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Figure25-1 MSDP Running Between RP Peers
MSDP Benefits
MSDP has these benefits:
It breaks up the shared multicast distribution tree. You can make the shared tree local to your
domain. Your local members join the local tree, and join messages for the sha red tree never need to
leave your domain.
PIM sparse-mode domains can rely only on their own RPs, decrea sing re lianc e on RPs in an othe r
domain. This increases security because you can prevent your so urc es f rom bein g kn ow n out side
your domain.
Domains with only receivers can receive data without globally advertising group membership.
Global source multicast routing table state is not required, saving memory.
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