31 Jul
2005
31 Jul
'05
1:07 p.m.
> > Given the interest in whether 4 byte AS numbers will function, when > > will a test network be put up using a 4 byte AS, and announced so > > that everyone can test their readiness? > > > > A server hosted on such a network probably could produce a weekly > > report, similar to the CIDR report, that shows the differences > > between two byte AS connectivity and 4 byte, and gives a list of the > > networks that have issues with 4 byte AS space. At least that way > > there'd be some real data to argue about. I think PCH, RIS, and Route-Views can handle the collection side of it, and I'm sure we can coordinate on the back-end to make a single report. -Bill