The Rise of the Middle and the Future of End-to-End: Reflections on the Evolution of the Internet Architecture
RFC 3724, “The Rise of the Middle and the Future of End-to-End: Reflections on the Evolution of the Internet Architecture”, is an Informational document published in March 2004 by J. Kempf, R. Austein, IAB. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
The end-to-end principle is the core architectural guideline of the Internet. In this document, we briefly examine the development of the end-to-end principle as it has been applied to the Internet architecture over the years. We discuss current trends in the evolution of the Internet architecture in relation to the end-to-end principle, and try to draw some conclusion about the evolution of the end-to-end principle, and thus for the Internet architecture which it supports, in light of these current trends. 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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