kususe said:In the Rfc about MOSPF, is declared that one difference between this alghortim an his "unicast version" OSPF that, while in the former what is important is both the source and the destination, in OSPF what is fundamental is just the destination.
Why this statement, if in both case source is the initial point where shortest path begins?
Thanks in advance.
MOSPF (Multicast Open Shortest Path First) and OSPF (Open Shortest Path First) are both routing protocols used in computer networks. The main difference between the two is that MOSPF is specifically designed for multicast traffic, while OSPF is used for unicast traffic.
MOSPF uses a shared tree approach for multicast traffic, where a single path is used for all sources to reach a destination. This means that the source and destination do not have a significant impact on the routing process.
OSPF uses a shortest path first approach for unicast traffic, where each source and destination pair is assigned a unique path. This means that the source and destination have a significant impact on the routing process.
MOSPF is more efficient for multicast traffic because it uses a shared tree approach, which reduces the amount of traffic and processing required compared to OSPF's shortest path first approach.
Yes, MOSPF and OSPF can be used together in a network. However, they would need to be configured and managed separately, as they are designed for different types of traffic. MOSPF would handle multicast traffic, while OSPF would handle unicast traffic.