JNCIP-ENT IP Multicast Practice Question
Which operational command is used to verify the operational status and peer state of MSDP sessions on a Junos device?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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show msdp summary
The 'show msdp summary' command provides an overview of MSDP peers, state, and connection status.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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show igmp summary
Why it's wrong here
This displays IGMP statistics and summary.
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show msdp summary
Why this is correct
This command displays MSDP peer addresses, connection states, and uptime.
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show pim summary
Why it's wrong here
This shows PIM protocol summaries, not MSDP.
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show multicast summary
Why it's wrong here
This is not a standard Junos operational command.
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