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Re: Sprint BGP filters in 207.x.x.x?

  • From: bmanning
  • Date: Wed Dec 13 15:36:32 1995
  • Posted-date: Wed, 13 Dec 1995 11:39:57 -0800 (PST)
> 
> > 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