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Exam Information
Official specifications published by Alcatel-Lucent
Exam Format
90 min
40
80%
Professional
Registration
$125 USD
Computer-based examination or online proctoring
English
Validity
Retake the same exam before expiration; Pass a higher-level Nokia certification exam; Accumulate continuing education credits through Nokia training
4A0-108 Exam Topics and Domains
4A0-108 is organized into 9 weighted domains. Expect to work with mLDP, PIM-SSM, Anycast RP, Auto-RP alternative, and more.
1
Multicast Fundamentals
Multicast Concepts
Understanding the need for multicastingTypes of multicast applicationsMulticast addressing
- Demonstrate understanding of the efficiency gained by a network when using IP multicast
- Describe the operation of a multicast-enabled network
- Identify appropriate multicast applications and use cases
Multicast Distribution Models
Any-Source Multicast (ASM)Source-Specific Multicast (SSM)
- Compare and contrast ASM and SSM multicast distribution models
- Identify appropriate use cases for each model
2
Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP)
IGMP Fundamentals
IGMP operation and parametersIGMP versions and interoperabilitySource-specific multicast groups
- Understand the role of IGMP in identifying multicast receivers
- Configure and verify IGMP on Nokia platforms
- Troubleshoot IGMP membership issues
IGMP Configuration on Nokia Platforms
Nokia 7750 SR IGMP configuration
- Configure IGMP on Nokia 7750 SR interfaces
- Verify IGMP operation using show commands
- Adjust IGMP timers for specific requirements
3
Protocol Independent Multicast (PIM)
PIM Sparse Mode (PIM-SM)
PIM-SM functions and phasesPIM Bootstrap Router MechanismReverse Path Forwarding checks
- Understand the role of PIM in building multicast distribution trees
- Configure PIM-SM on Nokia platforms
- Troubleshoot PIM-SM operations
- Implement dynamic RP discovery using BSR
PIM Source-Specific Multicast (PIM-SSM)
PIM-SSM protocol behavior
- Configure and verify PIM-SSM deployments
- Understand benefits of SSM over ASM
- Implement SSM with IGMPv3
4
IPv6 Multicast
IPv6 multicast address structure
IPv6 multicast addressing
- Understand IPv6 multicast address structure
- Configure IPv6 multicast addressing
Multicast Listener Discovery (MLD)
MLD protocol operation
- Understand MLD protocol for IPv6 multicast
- Configure MLD on Nokia platforms
IPv6 PIM implementation
PIM for IPv6
- Implement IPv6 multicast using MLD, SSM, and ASM
- Configure PIM for IPv6 environments
5
Advanced Multicast Features
Multicast Source Discovery Protocol (MSDP)
MSDP operation
- Configure MSDP for inter-domain multicast
- Implement mesh groups for MSDP scalability
Anycast Rendezvous Point
Anycast RP implementation
- Implement Anycast RP for redundancy
- Configure scalable, redundant rendezvous point solutions
6
Next Generation Multicast VPN (NG MVPN)
NG MVPN concepts
Provider Multicast Service Interface
- Understand NG MVPN architecture
- Configure NG MVPN with PIM-free core using MPLS LSPs
MP-BGP for MVPN
MP-BGP enhancements
- Configure MP-BGP enhancements for auto discovery in NG MVPN
- Distribute customer multicast group information with MP-BGP
MPLS tunneling for MVPN
P2MP tunnel types
- Configure NG MVPN with mLDP and RSVP-TE point-to-multipoint LSPs
- Implement different P2MP tunnel technologies
7
MPLS Multicast Technologies
RSVP-TE P2MP LSPs
RSVP-TE operations for P2MP
- Configure RSVP-TE point-to-multipoint LSPs
- Verify P2MP LSP establishment
Multicast LDP (mLDP)
mLDP operations
- Configure mLDP for multicast transport
- Verify mLDP P2MP LSP operation
8
Implementation and Troubleshooting
Nokia 7750 SR Configuration
Multicast configuration on Nokia platforms
- Configure multicast on Nokia 7750 SR platforms
- Implement multicast in different service contexts
Monitoring and Verification
Nokia verification tools
- Use Nokia tools for multicast verification and debugging
- Monitor multicast deployments effectively
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting PIM-SM and PIM-SSMMulticast Connection Admission Control
- Troubleshoot PIM-SM and PIM-SSM intra-domain deployments
- Implement Multicast Connection Admission Control
9
Multicast Resilience
High Availability and Resilience
Techniques for multicast resiliency
- Implement techniques for providing resiliency in multicast networks
- Design high availability multicast architectures
How do I earn this certification?
Passing 4A0-108 earns the Nokia Service Routing Architect (SRA) Certification certification. It sits in the Service Routing track.
Current Level Exams
- 4A0-107 - Nokia Quality of Service
- 4A0-103 - Nokia Multiprotocol Label Switching
Next Level Options
- Nokia Service Routing Architect (SRA) Complete SRA certification by passing required combination of NRS I, NRS II, and specialist exams
- Nokia Network Routing Specialist (NRS) Certifications Advanced routing certifications building on specialist knowledge
Alternative Paths
- 4A0-107 - Nokia Quality of ServiceComplementary QoS skills for service delivery
- 4A0-109 - Nokia Triple Play Services Triple play services often utilize multicast for IPTV
- 4A0-113 - Nokia OSPF Routing Protocol OSPF as unicast IGP foundation for multicast RPF checks
- 4A0-114 - Nokia IS-IS Routing Protocol IS-IS as unicast IGP foundation for multicast RPF checks
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How to study for this exam?
Use the official PlanetCert Practice Test alongside the study plan below to prepare efficiently for 4A0-108.
What's changed on this exam?
Current Status
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: Unknown - Nokia does not publicly announce minor exam updates
Updates
- BIER (Bit Index Explicit Replication) Ongoing enhancement Emerging topic potentially added to future exam updates • Release date: SR OS recent releases
- NG MVPN with MP-BGP Mature implementation Core exam topic - well established • Release date: Available across SR OS versions
- IPv6 Multicast (MLD, PIM for IPv6) Mature implementation Increasing importance as IPv6 adoption grows • Release date: Long-standing support
Who should take this exam?
This exam is typically taken by Network engineers working with Nokia Service Router platforms and Network architects designing multicast solutions.
- Exam Code: 4A0-103; Exam Name: Nokia Multiprotocol Label Switching; Reason: MPLS knowledge beneficial for NG MVPN topics
- Basic understanding of IP networking and routing protocols
- Familiarity with Nokia Service Router platforms (7750 SR, 7450 ESS, 7950 XRS)