Middlebox Communications Protocol Evaluation
RFC 4097, “Middlebox Communications Protocol Evaluation”, is an Informational document published in June 2005 by M. Barnes. It has since been updated by RFC 8996. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This document provides an evaluation of the applicability of SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol), RSIP (Realm Specific Internet Protocol), Megaco, Diameter, and COPS (Common Open Policy Service) as the MIDCOM (Middlebox Communications) protocol. A summary of each of the proposed protocols against the MIDCOM requirements and the MIDCOM framework is provided. Compliancy of each of the protocols against each requirement is detailed. A conclusion summarizes how each of the protocols fares in the evaluation. 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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