RFC 2547 · INFORMATIONAL · 1999
MON · 27 JUL 2026
BGP/MPLS VPNs
Overview
RFC 2547, “BGP/MPLS VPNs”, is an Informational document published in March 1999 by E. Rosen, Y. Rekhter. It has been obsoleted by RFC 4364 — refer to the newer document for the authoritative version. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This document describes a method by which a Service Provider with an IP backbone may provide VPNs (Virtual Private Networks) for its customers. This memo provides information for the Internet community.
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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Relationships to other RFCs
Other RFCs from 1999
- RFC 2546 6Bone Routing Practice
- RFC 2548 Microsoft Vendor-specific RADIUS Attributes
- RFC 2545 Use of BGP-4 Multiprotocol Extensions for IPv6 Inter-Domain Routing
- RFC 2549 IP over Avian Carriers with Quality of Service
- RFC 2544 Benchmarking Methodology for Network Interconnect Devices
- RFC 2550 Y10K and Beyond
- RFC 2543 SIP: Session Initiation Protocol
- RFC 2551 The Roman Standards Process -- Revision III