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Re: I-D ACTION:draft-dube-route-reflection-harmful-00.txt
From: Vadim Antonov <avg () alink net>
Date: Fri, 06 Nov 1998 01:47:58 -0800
Scott Huddle wrote:
Interesting reading. Has anyone observed this operationally?
I don't think so because you have to construct a strange topology to achieve the first described effect (persistent loops); and the second effect ("incorrect" route computations) is pretty much what can be a desired behaviour. The definition of iBGP mesh's behaviour as ideal is questionable in many cases. So, yes, route reflector can behave differently but that can actually be a plus. As long as you know what you're doing. --vadim PS. Actually, even #1 is not a drawback. There's a lot of ways to create persistent loops with creative usage of iBGP mesh alone. That only shows that the tool is powerful enough :) All in all, the draft is a good piece on less than obvious dangers of fancy routing techniques.
Current thread:
- I-D ACTION:draft-dube-route-reflection-harmful-00.txt Scott Huddle (Nov 05)
- Re: I-D ACTION:draft-dube-route-reflection-harmful-00.txt Vadim Antonov (Nov 06)