RFC 5103 · PROPOSED STANDARD · 2008
WED · 29 JUL 2026
Bidirectional Flow Export Using IP Flow Information Export
Overview
RFC 5103, “Bidirectional Flow Export Using IP Flow Information Export”, is a Proposed Standard document published in January 2008 by B. Trammell, E. Boschi. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This document describes an efficient method for exporting bidirectional flow (Biflow) information using the IP Flow Information Export (IPFIX) protocol, representing each Biflow using a single Flow Record. [STANDARDS-TRACK]
What “Proposed Standard” means
An entry-level standards-track specification: stable, peer-reviewed and a solid basis for implementation, though it may still evolve before becoming an Internet Standard.
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