Implementing multicast on Cisco Catalyst switches

Overview: “Cisco LAN Switching Fundamentals presents an in-depth look at modern campus network requirements. It provides an easy-to-understand introduction to LAN switching best practices using Cisco Catalyst switches. This book provides you with a wealth of details on the architecture, operation, and configuration of the Cisco Catalyst family of switches. You learn about a wide range of topics, including quality of service (QoS), multicast, Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP), Multiple Spanning Tree (MST), private virtual LANs (VLANs), and configuration using the native and hybrid software interfaces.”

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David Barnes and Basir Sakandar Cisco LAN Switching Fundamentals Cisco Press November 16, 2008 1587058499 978-1587058493

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