UpdatedBEST CURRENT PRACTICEIETF streamBCP6

RFC 1930: Guidelines for creation, selection, and registration of an Autonomous System (AS)

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This memo discusses when it is appropriate to register and utilize an Autonomous System (AS), and lists criteria for such. This document specifies an Internet Best Current Practices for the Internet Community, and requests discussion and suggestions for improvements.

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Document ID
RFC1930
Published
March 1996
Authors
J. Hawkinson; T. Bates
Status
BEST CURRENT PRACTICE
Stream
IETF
Area
rtg
Pages
10
Also known as
BCP6
Updated by:
RFC 6996, RFC 7300

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