MULTICAST COMMUNICATION
Multicast communication in distributed systems involves sending messages from one sender to multiple receivers simultaneously. This method is crucial for various applications like video conferencing, online gaming, stock exchange systems, and more.
Multicast Group: A set of receivers interested in receiving a specific set of messages. Each group has a unique identifier.
Multicast Address: An address that represents a multicast group. Messages sent to this address are delivered to all members of the group.
IP Multicast:
Multicast Routing Protocols:
Real World Example
Live Streaming: Broadcasting live video to a large number of viewers.
Online Gaming: Synchronizing game state across players.
Financial Trading: Distributing market data to trading systems.
Collaborative Applications: Tools like shared whiteboards and conferencing.