Remember PIM (multicast)
Full name: Protocol Independent Multicast
Memory aid: Multicast is Independent of a particular unicast routing Protocol.
This PIM differs from privileged identity management.
Study area: Protocols & logical ports · Batch 7
Relevant study for: CompTIA Network+ N10-009 · Cisco CCNA 200-301 · CompTIA A+ Core 1 220-1201 · CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 · ISC2 CISSP 2024 outline
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PIM (multicast) — Protocol Independent Multicast
Builds multicast distribution using underlying unicast routing information.
Why learn PIM (multicast) — Protocol Independent Multicast?
Builds multicast distribution using underlying unicast routing information.
Where it came from
This PIM differs from privileged identity management.
- Memory aid (a learning cue, not the expansion): Multicast is Independent of a particular unicast routing Protocol.
Build your understanding
Work through these exercises in order. Try the task before opening a reference.
- Without looking, expand PIM (multicast): Protocol Independent Multicast.
- Recall this memory aid: Multicast is Independent of a particular unicast routing Protocol.
- Explain the practical use: Builds multicast distribution using underlying unicast routing information.
- Explain this distinction: This PIM differs from privileged identity management.
- Identify PIM (multicast) in a device specification, architecture diagram, or system inventory.
Documentation and sources
- IETF RFC 7761 (www.rfc-editor.org)