A New Internet-Draft is available from the on-line Internet-Drafts directories. Title : Analysis of Semantic Embedded IPv6 Address Schemas Author(s) : Sheng Jiang Qiong Sun Ian Farrer Yang Bo Tianle Yang Filename : draft-jiang-v6ops-semantic-prefix-04.txt Pages : 22 Date : 2013-07-15 Abstract: This informational document discusses the use of embedded semantics within IPv6 address schemas. Network operators who have large IPv6 address space may choose to embed some semantics into their IPv6 addressing by assigning additional significance to specific bits within the prefix. By embedding semantics into IPv6 prefixes, the semantics of packets can be easily inspected. This can simplify the packet differentiation process. However, semantic embedded IPv6 address schemas have their own operational cost and even potential pitfalls. Some complex semantic embedded IPv6 address schemas may also require new technologies in addition to existing Internet protocols. The document aims to understand the usage of semantic embedded IPv6 address schemas, and neutrally analyze on the associated advantages, drawbacks and technical gaps for more complex address schemas. The IETF datatracker status page for this draft is: https://datatracker.ietf.org/doc/draft-jiang-v6ops-semantic-prefix There's also a htmlized version available at: http://tools.ietf.org/html/draft-jiang-v6ops-semantic-prefix-04 A diff from the previous version is available at: http://www.ietf.org/rfcdiff?url2=draft-jiang-v6ops-semantic-prefix-04 Internet-Drafts are also available by anonymous FTP at: ftp://ftp.ietf.org/internet-drafts/ _______________________________________________ I-D-Announce mailing list I-D-Announce@ietf.org https://www.ietf.org/mailman/listinfo/i-d-announce Internet-Draft directories: http://www.ietf.org/shadow.html or ftp://ftp.ietf.org/ietf/1shadow-sites.txt