Use of BGP for Routing in Large-Scale Data Centers
RFC 7938, “Use of BGP for Routing in Large-Scale Data Centers”, is an Informational document published in August 2016 by P. Lapukhov, A. Premji, J. Mitchell. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
Some network operators build and operate data centers that support over one hundred thousand servers. In this document, such data centers are referred to as "large-scale" to differentiate them from smaller infrastructures. Environments of this scale have a unique set of network requirements with an emphasis on operational simplicity and network stability. This document summarizes operational experience in designing and operating large-scale data centers using BGP as the only routing protocol. The intent is to report on a proven and stable routing design that could be leveraged by others in the industry.
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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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