IPv6 Performance and Diagnostic Metrics Destination Option
RFC 8250, “IPv6 Performance and Diagnostic Metrics Destination Option”, is a Proposed Standard document published in September 2017 by N. Elkins, R. Hamilton, M. Ackermann. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
To assess performance problems, this document describes optional headers embedded in each packet that provide sequence numbers and timing information as a basis for measurements. Such measurements may be interpreted in real time or after the fact. This document specifies the Performance and Diagnostic Metrics (PDM) Destination Options header. The field limits, calculations, and usage in measurement of PDM are included in this document.
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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