RFC 6419 · INFORMATIONAL · 2011

Current Practices for Multiple-Interface Hosts

Overview

RFC 6419, “Current Practices for Multiple-Interface Hosts”, is an Informational document published in November 2011 by M. Wasserman, P. Seite. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.

Abstract

An increasing number of hosts are operating in multiple-interface environments. This document summarizes current practices in this area and describes in detail how some common operating systems cope with challenges that ensue from this context. This document is not an Internet Standards Track specification; it is published for informational purposes.

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