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Re: [Idr] Configuration objects in BGP MIB v2: Call for consenus

Danny McPherson <danny@tcb.net> Mon, 14 July 2008 13:45 UTC

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On Jul 12, 2008, at 12:04 PM, Simon Leinen wrote:

> I strongly suggest dropping the configuration objects from BGP MIB v2.
> They wouldn't be used much anyway, and their presence will just slow
> down progress of the important (read-only) parts of the MIB.

I tend to agree with this as well.  I'd be surprised to find
security-minded operator that's keen on using these.

-danny
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