Re: Node Requirements: Revised text for DHCP on routers

[Doug Barton <[e-mail]>]

I think this is much better, and I would not object to the text as is 
(modulo Ralph's suggestions). I would like to make a couple of 
suggestions of my own for the middle two paragraphs that you should feel 
free to ignore. :)

On 5/27/2011 10:51 AM, Thomas Narten wrote:
> Going through this thread, here is some proposed text. I've concluded
> that whether to require DHC and/or relay agents is much more nuances
> than a simple SHOULD/MAY/MUST.
>
> How about the following proposed wording:
>
>     12.3.  Stateful Address Autoconfiguration (DHCPv6) - RFC 3315
>
>     A single DHCP server ([RFC3315] or[RFC4862]) can provide
>     configuration information to devices directly attached to a shared
>     link, as well as to devices located elsewhere within a site.
>     Communication between a client and a DHCP server located on different
>     links requires the use of DHCP relay agents on routers.

In simple deployments with a single router there is no need for a relay 
agent. A DHCP server embedded within the router is a common deployment 
scenario (e.g., [RFC6204]).

In more complex deployment scenarios, such as within enterprise or 
service provider networks, use of DHCP may be more involved. For example 
configuration of relay agents, multiple DHCP servers, etc. In such 
environments the DHCP server might be run on a separate system, rather 
than as part of a router.




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