JNCIP-ENT IP Multicast Practice Question
An administrator wants to configure MSDP (Multicast Source Discovery Protocol) between two autonomous system border routers to share active source information. Which configuration hierarchy in Junos is used to define the MSDP peer relationship?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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[edit protocols msdp]
MSDP in Junos is configured under the [edit protocols msdp] hierarchy.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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[edit routing-options msdp]
Why it's wrong here
Routing options does not contain MSDP configuration.
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[edit protocols msdp]
Why this is correct
MSDP peer parameters and local address configurations are placed under protocols msdp.
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[edit protocols pim msdp]
Why it's wrong here
MSDP is its own top-level protocol block, not a sub-block of PIM.
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[edit protocols bgp group msdp]
Why it's wrong here
Although MSDP uses TCP and can leverage MBGP for RPF checks, the MSDP peer itself is configured under protocols msdp.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Juniper Networks exam blueprint
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