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RFC 6413: Benchmarking Methodology for Link-State IGP Data-Plane Route Convergence

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This document describes the methodology for benchmarking Link-State Interior Gateway Protocol (IGP) Route Convergence. The methodology is to be used for benchmarking IGP convergence time through externally observable (black-box) data-plane measurements. The methodology can be applied to any link-state IGP, such as IS-IS and OSPF. This document is not an Internet Standards Track specification; it is published for informational purposes.

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Document ID
RFC6413
Published
November 2011
Authors
S. Poretsky; B. Imhoff; K. Michielsen
Status
INFORMATIONAL
Stream
IETF
Area
ops
Pages
42
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