The Multicast Dissemination Protocol (MDP) Version 1 Framework

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Abstract:

This white paper outlines a simple protocol framework that was developed for reliable multicast dissemination of data files. It also provides some historical development and testing history. The general framework described here was originally developed and used by the Image Multicaster IMM application within the Internet Mbone for reliable multicast file transfer. This document describes the more general use of the protocol framework as a reliable bulk file transfer technique. We discuss the present operational modes, some performance issues, and the basic application data units ADUs used. This is not intended to be a detailed protocol specification document, but rather a broad description of the basic protocol features and a discussion of issues.

Author(s):
Macker, Joseph P. ; Dang, Winston
Author Organization(s):
NAVAL RESEARCH LAB WASHINGTON DC INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DIV
Descriptive Note:
Technical paper
Supplementary Note:
Prepared in collaboration with the University of Hawaii. DOI: 10.21236/ADA465018
Pagination:
0012

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
NRL/ITD/5500
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.2.3_Core Enterprise Services; JCA_6.1.1_Wired Transmission; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_6.2_Enterprise Services; JCA_4.3_Maintain; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_8.2_Shape
Modernization Areas:
Space
Communities of Interest:
Space
Descriptor(s):
*COMMUNICATIONS PROTOCOLS, DATA TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS, INTERNET
Field(s)/Group(s):
Computer Systems, Computer Systems Management and Standards
Keyword(s):
FTP(FILE TRANSFER PROTOCOL), MULTICAST FILE TRANSFER, MDP(MULTICAST DISSEMINATION PROTOCOL) VERSION 1 FRAMEWORK, NACK(NEGATIVE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT) PROCESSING, BULK DATA TRANSFER
Report Date:
1996 Apr 01
Creation Date:
2007 Apr 18