On Mon, 2005-10-24 at 02:24 -0700, Owen DeLong wrote:
As I understand it, the term multihoming in a network operations context is defined as:
(A multihomed network is) A network which is connected via multiple distinct paths so as to eliminate or reduce the likelihood that a single failure will significantly reduce reachability.
Given that definition of multhoming.....
3. Most multihoming today is done using BGP, but, many other solutions exist with various tradeoffs. In V6, there is currently only one known (BGP) and one proposed, but, unimplemented (Shim6) solution under active consideration by IETF. (this may be untrue, but, it seems to be the common perception even if not reality).
... shim6 doesn't fit into the definition does it? Its seems to be a question of multihomed networks Vs. multihomed hosts (although the effect may be the same at the end of the day).