Hi, Larry.

On Aug 25, 2014, at 9:22 PM, Larry Kreeger (kreeger) <[email protected]> wrote:

> Overall, I think this is much better.  I have a few nits inline below.

Thanks for the constructive feedback. Comments inline.

>> An NVO3 solution is a set of protocols and/or protocol extensions that
>> enable
>> network virtualization within a data center (DC) environment using an
>> IP-based
>> overlay approach. It provides layer 2 and layer 3 services
> 
> LK> I would say "layer 2 and/or layer 3", saying only and implies both
> services are always present in an NVO3 solution.

Agreed.

>> The NVO3 WG may produce requirements for a network virtualization control
>> plane, and will select, extend, and/or develop one or more control plane
>> protocols to support the architecture. Such protocols are expected to
>> fulfill
>> the communication requirements between a Tenant System (TS) and Network
>> Virtualization Edge (NVE),
> 
> LK> I think when you say TS above, you really mean the Hypervisor or an
> End Device such as a Network Service Appliance where the NVE is split with
> the encap/decap happening in another device, such as a TOR switch.  We
> have been steering clear of having the untrusted Tenant Systems signaling
> what networks they want to connect to.

Your interpretation is correct, and I can see that my text is not right. If I 
change TS to "End Device” does that make it correct? Or do you have a different 
suggestion for the text?

Thanks,
-Benson



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