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A Framework for QoS-based Routing in the Internet
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Network Working Group E. Crawley
Request for Comments: 2386 Argon Networks
Category: Informational R. Nair
Arrowpoint
B. Rajagopalan
NEC USA
H. Sandick
Bay Networks
August 1998
A Framework for QoS-based Routing in the Internet
Status of this Memo
This memo provides information for the Internet community. It does
not specify an Internet standard of any kind. Distribution of this
memo is unlimited.
Copyright Notice
Copyright (C) The Internet Society (1998). All Rights Reserved.
ABSTRACT
QoS-based routing has been recognized as a missing piece in the
evolution of QoS-based service offerings in the Internet. This
document describes some of the QoS-based routing issues and
requirements, and proposes a framework for QoS-based routing in the
Internet. This framework is based on extending the current Internet
routing model of intra and interdomain routing to support QoS.
1. SCOPE OF DOCUMENT & PHILOSOPHY
This document proposes a framework for QoS-based routing, with the
objective of fostering the development of an Internet-wide solution
while encouraging innovations in solving the many problems that
arise. QoS-based routing has many complex facets and it is
recommended that the following two-pronged approach be employed
towards its development:
1. Encourage the growth and evolution of novel intradomain QoS-based
routing architectures. This is to allow the development of
independent, innovative solutions that address the many QoS-based
routing issues. Such solutions may be deployed in autonomous
systems (ASs), large and small, based on their specific needs.
Crawley, et. al. Informational