RFC 4674 · INFORMATIONAL · 2006

Requirements for Path Computation Element Discovery

Overview

RFC 4674, “Requirements for Path Computation Element Discovery”, is an Informational document published in October 2006 by J.L. Le Roux. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.

Abstract

This document presents a set of requirements for a Path Computation Element (PCE) discovery mechanism that would allow a Path Computation Client (PCC) to discover dynamically and automatically a set of PCEs along with certain information relevant for PCE selection. It is intended that solutions that specify procedures and protocols or extensions to existing protocols for such PCE discovery satisfy these requirements. 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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