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RFC 3569
An Overview of Source-Specific Multicast (SSM),July 2003
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.17487/RFC3569
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Abstract
The purpose of this document is to provide an overview of Source-Specific Multicast (SSM) and issues related to its deployment. It discusses how the SSM service model addresses the challenges faced in inter-domain multicast deployment, changes needed to routing protocols and applications to deploy SSM and interoperability issues with current multicast service models. This memo provides information for the Internet community.
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