Technical Summary
The RSVP ASSOCIATION object was defined in the context of GMPLS
(Generalized Multi-Protocol Label Switching) controlled label
switched paths (LSPs). In this context, the object is used to
associate recovery LSPs with the LSP they are protecting. This
document reviews how association is to be provided in the context
of GMPLS recovery. No new procedures or mechanisms are
defined by this document and it is strictly informative in nature.
Working Group Summary
Nothing in WG process worth noting. Document was a
result of questions on proper interpretation of this object.
Good support by the WG.
Document Quality
Not applicable for this Informational document.
Personnel
Deborah Brungard (db3546@att.com) is the Document Sphepherd.
Adrian Farrel (adrian@olddog.co.uk) is the Responsible AD.
RFC Editor Note
Abstract
s/RSVP/Resource Reservation Protocol (RSVP)/
Section 2.1
s/RSVP-TE/Resource Reservation Protocol - Traffic Engineering (RSVP-TE)/
Section 2.1
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It is explicitly defined as having both general
application and specific use within the context of recovery. End-to-
end recovery usage is defined in [RFC4872] and is covered in Section
2.2. Segment recovery usage is defined in [RFC4873] and is covered
in Section 2.3. Resource sharing LSP association is also defined in
[RFC4873], while strictly speaking such association is beyond the
scope of this document, for completeness it is covered in Section
2.4.
NEW
It is explicitly defined as having both general
application and specific use within the context of recovery. End-to-
end recovery usage is defined in [RFC4872] and is covered in Section
2.2 of this document. Segment recovery usage is defined in [RFC4873]
and is covered in Section 2.3 of this document. Resource sharing LSP
association is also defined in [RFC4873], while strictly speaking
such association is beyond the scope of this document, for
completeness it is covered in Section 2.4 of this document
END
Section 2.1
s/independent from/independently of/
Section 2.2
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- The LSP ID of the LSP protecting an LSP.
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- The LSP ID of the protection LSP.
END