Fast Failover in Protocol Independent Multicast - Sparse Mode (PIM-SM) Using Bidirectional Forwarding Detection (BFD) for Multipoint Networks
draft-ietf-pim-bfd-p2mp-use-case-10
Technical Summary
This document specifies how Bidirectional Forwarding Detection for
multipoint networks can provide sub-second failover for routers that
participate in Protocol Independent Multicast - Sparse Mode (PIM-SM).
An extension to the PIM Hello message used to bootstrap a point-to-
multipoint BFD session is also defined in this document.
Working Group Summary
The draft was developed for over 2 years and when it came time
for WGLC there was full consensus.
Document Quality
There was a thorough review by individuals representing multiple
vendors. But there are no implementations currently.
Personnel
Document Shepherd: Mike McBride
Area Director: Alvaro Retana