RFC 2990 · INFORMATIONAL · 2000

Next Steps for the IP QoS Architecture

Overview

RFC 2990, “Next Steps for the IP QoS Architecture”, is an Informational document published in November 2000 by G. Huston. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.

Abstract

This document highlights the outstanding architectural issues relating to the deployment and use of QoS mechanisms within internet networks, noting those areas where further standards work may assist with the deployment of QoS internets. This document is the outcome of a collaborative exercise on the part of the Internet Architecture Board. This memo provides information for the Internet community.

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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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