RFC 6807 · EXPERIMENTAL · 2012

Population Count Extensions to Protocol Independent Multicast

Overview

RFC 6807, “Population Count Extensions to Protocol Independent Multicast”, is an Experimental document published in December 2012 by D. Farinacci, G. Shepherd, S. Venaas, Y. Cai. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.

Abstract

This specification defines a method for providing multicast distribution-tree accounting data. Simple extensions to the Protocol Independent Multicast (PIM) protocol allow a rough approximation of tree-based data in a scalable fashion. This document defines an Experimental Protocol for the Internet community.

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What “Experimental” means

Describes a specification that is part of a research or development effort, published so the community can gain experience with it.

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