RFC 4834 · INFORMATIONAL · 2007

Requirements for Multicast in Layer 3 Provider-Provisioned Virtual Private Networks

Overview

RFC 4834, “Requirements for Multicast in Layer 3 Provider-Provisioned Virtual Private Networks”, is an Informational document published in April 2007 by T. Morin. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.

Abstract

This document presents a set of functional requirements for network solutions that allow the deployment of IP multicast within Layer 3 (L3) Provider-Provisioned Virtual Private Networks (PPVPNs). It specifies requirements both from the end user and service provider standpoints. It is intended that potential solutions specifying the support of IP multicast within such VPNs will use these requirements as guidelines. This memo provides information for the Internet community.

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