[c-nsp] Request for recommendations for Cisco+Juniper Multicast VPN implementation

[Mark Tinka]

On 16/Nov/15 11:00, Alex K. wrote:

> Hello everyone,
>
> I'm having a little bit of problem, trying to figure out which multicast
> VPN solution will interoperate on both vendors.
>
> It's seems quite certain to me, that both vendors are implementing
> draft-rosen (aka dual PIM), but to my knowledge, there're more advanced
> solutions nowadays - namely, M-LSP & RSVP-TE
>
> (both for setting up P2MP LSPs used for multicast actual forwarding, *not*
> in the TE sense of word).
>
> Anyhow, there's no clear explanation on each side, which draft a
> *particular CLI* is referencing to (i.e. implementing).
>
> Any recommendations regarding working, interoperable mVPN solution, will be
> gladly appreciated!

Both Cisco and Juniper now support NG-MVPN harmoniously. Be it p2mp
RSVP-TE- or mLDP-based tunnels.

I'd recommend that over Rosen, particularly if you run an MPLS network.

Mark.