The IESG has approved the following document: - 'Problem Statement: Overlays for Network Virtualization' (draft-ietf-nvo3-overlay-problem-statement-04.txt) as Informational RFC This document is the product of the Network Virtualization Overlays Working Group. The IESG contact persons are Stewart Bryant and Adrian Farrel. A URL of this Internet Draft is: http://datatracker.ietf.org/doc/draft-ietf-nvo3-overlay-problem-statement/ Technical Summary This document describes issues associated with providing multi- tenancy in large data center networks and how these issues may be addressed using an overlay-based network virtualization approach. Working Group Summary The document is the result of the combination of text from an original problem statement draft, that was used as a basis for the formation of the NVO3 working group, and the input of others in who felt that the original draft did not consider L3VPN solutions and issues sufficiently. A design team with a new editor was formed to resolve these comments and co-edit the combined draft. This combined draft was adopted by the working group and then followed the normal process through working group last call. Document Quality I have no concerns about the quality of the document. I believe it represents WG consensus, and it has been widely reviewed and discussed on the list since formation of the NVO3 working group. Personnel Matthew Bocci is the Document Shepherd for this document. Stewart Bryant is the Responsible Area Director. RFC Editor Note The Editors of the draft feel that listing 4 authors - in addition to the Editors - is necessary for proper accreditation and recognition of the hard work, constant review and participation in discussions and decision made with respect to the draft. We hope that you are able to assist us in this matter.
