RFC 4039 · PROPOSED STANDARD · 2005

Rapid Commit Option for the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol version 4

Overview

RFC 4039, “Rapid Commit Option for the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol version 4”, is a Proposed Standard document published in March 2005 by S. Park, P. Kim, B. Volz. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.

Abstract

This document defines a new Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol version 4 (DHCPv4) option, modeled on the DHCPv6 Rapid Commit option, for obtaining IP address and configuration information using a 2-message exchange rather than the usual 4-message exchange, expediting client configuration. [STANDARDS-TRACK]

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What “Proposed Standard” means

An entry-level standards-track specification: stable, peer-reviewed and a solid basis for implementation, though it may still evolve before becoming an Internet Standard.

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