Re: [armd] address resolution requirement from hosts to overlay edge nodes. Any opinion?

Linda Dunbar <linda.dunbar@huawei.com> Wed, 22 February 2012 22:52 UTC

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From: Linda Dunbar <linda.dunbar@huawei.com>
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Subject: Re: [armd] address resolution requirement from hosts to overlay edge nodes. Any opinion?
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Michael, 

> -----Original Message-----
> Microsoft is configurable for IGMP Multicast and Unicast.  There are
> also the other LB protocols such as CARP, VRRP, GLBP, HSRP, etc.
> 

Why do you consider VRRP as LB protocols? Hosts are not even aware of if VRRP is used or not, correct?


Linda 
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