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> > > Depends on the situation as to whether it's detrimental. Proxy-aggregation, > > > as this is called, can alter traffic patterns in dual-homed situations. The > > > change is not always bad, though it is often un-desirable. > > > > > > In general, proxy-aggregation is good for everybody. > > > > If we had a good method for people to indicate routes that they didn't want to > > be aggregated, then more proxy aggregation could be done safely. > > > > If I may... The idea of using a routing registry for > this purpose has been suggested before. I still think > it is a valid approach. Could be very useful in assisting > with better proxy aggregation for all. > > --bill Here here. This came up in response to an experiment on the routing table (http://routes.netaxs.com). But unless everyone uses an RR, it is not going to be a useful for building proxy-aggregations on the fly (i.e. without human checking and intervention). Avi
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