RFC 6396 · PROPOSED STANDARD · 2011

Multi-Threaded Routing Toolkit Routing Information Export Format

Overview

RFC 6396, “Multi-Threaded Routing Toolkit Routing Information Export Format”, is a Proposed Standard document published in October 2011 by L. Blunk, M. Karir, C. Labovitz. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.

Abstract

This document describes the MRT format for routing information export. This format was developed in concert with the Multi-threaded Routing Toolkit (MRT) from whence the format takes it name. The format can be used to export routing protocol messages, state changes, and routing information base contents. [STANDARDS-TRACK]

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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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