Comments on draft-ietf-bfd-vxlan-01

Donald Eastlake <d3e3e3@gmail.com> Fri, 17 August 2018 16:20 UTC

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Subject: Comments on draft-ietf-bfd-vxlan-01
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Hi,

I have reviewed this draft and have two main suggestions:

There appears to be some conflict between the 2nd paragraph of Section
1 and the 4th paragraph. Paragraph 2 talks about layer 2 and 3
underlay while the 4th paragraph implies only layer 3.

Also, I recommend that a request (template, RFC 7042) for assignment
of a MAC address as mentioned in the IANA Considerations section be
submitted now or at least soon. A single MAC address is cheap and
requires only Expert approval which I think would be forthcoming.

I have additional minor editorial suggestions I have sent directly to
the authors.

Preferably with my suggestions incorporated :-) I think this draft is
ready for WG Last Call.

Thanks,
Donald
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