Transparent Interconnection of Lots of Links : Edge Directory Assistance Mechanisms
RFC 8171, “Transparent Interconnection of Lots of Links : Edge Directory Assistance Mechanisms”, is a Proposed Standard document published in June 2017 by D. Eastlake 3rd, L. Dunbar, R. Perlman, Y. Li. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This document describes mechanisms for providing directory service to TRILL (Transparent Interconnection of Lots of Links) edge switches. The directory information provided can be used in reducing multi-destination traffic, particularly ARP / Neighbor Discovery (ND) and unknown unicast flooding. It can also be used to detect traffic with forged source addresses.
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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