RFC 4594 · INFORMATIONAL · 2006

Configuration Guidelines for DiffServ Service Classes

Overview

RFC 4594, “Configuration Guidelines for DiffServ Service Classes”, is an Informational document published in August 2006 by J. Babiarz, K. Chan, F. Baker. It has since been updated by RFC 5865, RFC 8622. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.

Abstract

This document describes service classes configured with Diffserv and recommends how they can be used and how to construct them using Differentiated Services Code Points (DSCPs), traffic conditioners, Per-Hop Behaviors (PHBs), and Active Queue Management (AQM) mechanisms. There is no intrinsic requirement that particular DSCPs, traffic conditioners, PHBs, and AQM be used for a certain service class, but as a policy and for interoperability it is useful to apply them consistently. This memo provides information for the Internet community.

Abstract as published in the RFC, via rfc-editor.org.

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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Relationships to other RFCs
Updated by
RFC 5865 RFC 8622
Other RFCs from 2006

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