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This book offers a comprehensive exploration of multicast networking, covering foundational protocols, advanced deployment strategies, and real-world applications across enterprise and service provider environments. Through detailed explanations and practical case studies, it guides readers from basic multicast concepts to cutting-edge trends such as SDN integration, multicast in cloud and edge networks, and security enhancements. Designed for network engineers, architects, and IT professionals, the book provides the knowledge and tools needed to design, implement, troubleshoot, and optimize multicast solutions in modern, high-performance networks.