RFC 2917 · INFORMATIONAL · 2000
WED · 29 JUL 2026
A Core MPLS IP VPN Architecture
Overview
RFC 2917, “A Core MPLS IP VPN Architecture”, is an Informational document published in September 2000 by K. Muthukrishnan, A. Malis. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This memo presents an approach for building core Virtual Private Network (VPN) services in a service provider's MPLS backbone. 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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