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RFC 4208: Generalized Multiprotocol Label Switching (GMPLS) User-Network Interface (UNI): Resource ReserVation Protocol-Traffic Engineering (RSVP-TE) Support for the Overlay Model

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Generalized Multiprotocol Label Switching (GMPLS) defines both routing and signaling protocols for the creation of Label Switched Paths (LSPs) in various switching technologies. These protocols can be used to support a number of deployment scenarios. This memo addresses the application of GMPLS to the overlay model. [STANDARDS-TRACK]

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Document ID
RFC4208
Published
October 2005
Authors
G. Swallow; J. Drake; H. Ishimatsu; Y. Rekhter
Status
PROPOSED STANDARD
Stream
IETF
Area
rtg
Pages
13
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