Technical Summary
This memo updates the IP Performance Metrics (IPPM) Framework,
RFC 2330, with new considerations for measurement methodology and testing.
It updates the definition of standard-formed packets in RFC 2330 to include IPv6
packets, deprecates the definition of minimum standard-formed packet, and
augments distinguishing aspects of packets, referred to as Type-P for test packets
in RFC 2330. This memo identifies that IPv4-IPv6 co-existence can challenge
measurements within the scope of the IPPM Framework. Exemplary use cases
include, but are not limited to IPv4-IPv6 translation, NAT, protocol encapsulation,
IPv6 header compression, or use of IPv6 over Low-Power Wireless Area Networks
(6LoWPAN).
Working Group Summary
The need for this draft was raised by Brian Carpenter early in 2015. It had three
versions as an individual draft before being adopted by the IPPM Working Group
in July 2016. It's now in its third (-02) version. Discussion within the WG has not
been contentious, it's simply been aimed at improving the quality and completeness
of this draft.
Document Quality
This draft simply describes the aspects of IP Performance Measurement affected
by the change from IPv4 to IPv6. These changes are well understood within the
IPPM WG. RFC 8259 is a clear example of this.
Fred Baker and Marius Georgescu's review appear in the IPPM WG archive.
There were other comments at meetings. Brian Carpenter reviewed an early
version of the draft. See the ACKS.
Personnel
The Shepherd is Nevil Brownlee. The Responsible AD is Spencer Dawkins.