RFC 3221 · INFORMATIONAL · 2001

Commentary on Inter-Domain Routing in the Internet

Overview

RFC 3221, “Commentary on Inter-Domain Routing in the Internet”, is an Informational document published in December 2001 by G. Huston. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.

Abstract

This document examines the various longer term trends visible within the characteristics of the Internet's BGP table and identifies a number of operational practices and protocol factors that contribute to these trends. The potential impacts of these practices and protocol properties on the scaling properties of the inter-domain routing space are examined. 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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