Terminology for Benchmarking Network-layer Traffic Control Mechanisms
RFC 4689, “Terminology for Benchmarking Network-layer Traffic Control Mechanisms”, is an Informational document published in October 2006 by S. Poretsky, J. Perser, S. Erramilli, S. Khurana. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This document describes terminology for the benchmarking of devices that implement traffic control using packet classification based on defined criteria. The terminology is to be applied to measurements made on the data plane to evaluate IP traffic control mechanisms. Rules for packet classification can be based on any field in the IP header, such as the Differentiated Services Code Point (DSCP), or any field in the packet payload, such as port number. 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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