Technical Summary
This document discusses considerations for assigning a new
recommended DiffServ Code Point (DSCP) for a new standard Per Hop
Behavior (PHB). It considers the common observed remarking behaviors
that the DiffServ field might be subjected to along an Internet path.
It also notes some implications of using a specific DSCP.
Working Group Summary
This draft is supported by the portion of the tsvwg working group that
is familiar with and interested in Diffserv. The draft has received
significant review and critique from a number of Diffserv experts,
including the draft shepherd. There is clear consensus in the WG to
document these lessons learned, and this draft has not been
controversial in the WG.
Document Quality
This informational draft does not have a protocol to implement.
Personnel
The Shepherd is David Black. The AD is Martin Duke.