RFC 8372 · INFORMATIONAL · 2018
WED · 29 JUL 2026
MPLS Flow Identification Considerations
Overview
RFC 8372, “MPLS Flow Identification Considerations”, is an Informational document published in May 2018 by S. Bryant, C. Pignataro, M. Chen, Z. Li, G. Mirsky. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This document discusses aspects to consider when developing a solution for MPLS flow identification. The key application that needs this solution is in-band performance monitoring of MPLS flows when MPLS is used to encapsulate user data packets.
What “Informational” means
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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