RE: PIM Version 2

From: Rik Guyler (rik@guyler.net)
Date: Thu Jan 29 2009 - 13:19:48 ARST


Beau Williamson said this but there isn't really a PIM version 1.5, that was
just a nickname as far as I know to keep the history of the methods
straight. Auto-RP can be used with both PIMv1 and PIMv2 so it wouldn't be
advisable to make an assumption here (or anywhere else for that matter).

Auto-RP is a stand-alone protocol that is not integrated into PIM, which is
why it can operate with both versions. BSR is a part of PIMv2 so it will
only support that version of PIM. Also, Auto-RP is proprietary but BSR is a
standards-based protocol so if you're mixing with non-Cisco gear you should
stay with BSR.

Here's a good link:
<http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/ios/11_3/feature/guide/pimv2.html>

Rik

-----Original Message-----
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Sent: Thursday, January 29, 2009 4:43 AM
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Subject: PIM Version 2

Hi All,

If requirement is to use PIM version 2 , is it saying indirectly that BSR
should be used here ?

As per my understanding,

1) PIM version 1 to use static RP
2) PIM version 1.5 to use auto-rp
3) PIM version 2 to use BSR

Kindly correct me if this is wrong.

HTH,

Raul

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