Applications

There are several multicast applications driving the deployment of next-generation Layer 3 MVPNs. Some of the key emerging applications include the following:

• Layer 3 VPN multicast service offered by service providers to enterprise customers.
• Video transport applications for wholesale IPTV and multiple content providers attached to the same network.
• Distribution of media-rich financial services or enterprise multicast services.
• Multicast backhaul over a metro network.

Related Topics

• Example: Configuring MBGP Multicast VPNs
• Introduction