Requirements for Multicast Support in Virtual Private LAN Services
RFC 5501, “Requirements for Multicast Support in Virtual Private LAN Services”, is an Informational document published in March 2009 by Y. Kamite, Y. Wada, Y. Serbest, T. Morin, L. Fang. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This document provides functional requirements for network solutions that support multicast over Virtual Private LAN Service (VPLS). It specifies requirements both from the end user and service provider standpoints. It is intended that potential solutions will use these requirements as guidelines. This memo provides information for the Internet community.
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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