IPB201: The Never-Ending Prefix Debate: Revisiting Best Current Practices

Packet Pushers - IPv6 Buzz

May 28, 202627:56Technology

Today’s conversation centers around a new Best Current Practices (BCP) RFC draft written by Jordi Palet Martinez. Our hosts explore the document for service providers and enterprises, including prefix sizing for point-to...

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