RFC 4110 · INFORMATIONAL · 2005

A Framework for Layer 3 Provider-Provisioned Virtual Private Networks

Overview

RFC 4110, “A Framework for Layer 3 Provider-Provisioned Virtual Private Networks”, is an Informational document published in July 2005 by R. Callon, M. Suzuki. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.

Abstract

This document provides a framework for Layer 3 Provider-Provisioned Virtual Private Networks (PPVPNs). This framework is intended to aid in the standardization of protocols and mechanisms for support of layer 3 PPVPNs. It is the intent of this document to produce a coherent description of the significant technical issues that are important in the design of layer 3 PPVPN solutions. Selection of specific approaches, making choices regarding engineering tradeoffs, and detailed protocol specification, are outside of the scope of this framework document. 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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