> > Will the above support using the DUID/IAID form of a client ID for 
 > > DHCPv4 as well, per RFC 4361?  I had filed 6386331 some time back to 
 > > record that we should look into this issue.  The above text seems 
 > > slightly DHCPv6-specific, so I'm guessing you haven't scoped that in yet.
 > 
 > No, I hadn't; thanks for mentioning it.  I haven't started looking yet
 > at the outstanding RFEs.  (Right now, I'm looking at the detailed
 > design.)
 > 
 > Yes, it seems reasonable to include that, and I'll look into it.
 > 
 > The RFC recommends making the system default to having the same
 > binding association (client ID) for v4 and v6.  I'm not so sure that's
 > wise, as it means that we'll not only break existing configurations,
 > but also existing DHCP server configuration tools.

Agreed.  However, is there a possibility this be used to provide client
ID's when performing DHCP over IPv4 logical interfaces?  This has been one
of the issues associated with making DHCP feasible in a zone.

 > (Looks like Bill missed author's last call on his name ...  :-/)

But at least the "Authors' Addresses" information is correct, ensuring
limitless SPAM :-)

-- 
meem
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