RFC 2357 · INFORMATIONAL · 1998

IETF Criteria for Evaluating Reliable Multicast Transport and Application Protocols

Overview

RFC 2357, “IETF Criteria for Evaluating Reliable Multicast Transport and Application Protocols”, is an Informational document published in June 1998 by A. Mankin, A. Romanow, S. Bradner, V. Paxson. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.

Abstract

This memo describes the procedures and criteria for reviewing reliable multicast protocols within the Transport Area (TSV) of the IETF. Within today's Internet, important applications exist for a reliable multicast service. This memo provides information for the Internet community. It does not specify an Internet standard of any kind.

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What “Informational” means

Published for the general information of the community. It does not define an IETF standard and carries no standards-track status.

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