Dear Greg,
>> IOAM can be applied to synthetic test packets. While the IOAM is >> “in-packet”, the packets that it is in are not data packets, so the >> methodology is purely Active OAM : it uses dedicated OAM packets. > GIM>> Yes, and that is what, in my opinion, mixes the characterization of OAM > protocols according to RFC 7799 with how an OAM protocol can be applied. The > fact that IOAM or the Alternate Marking method is used in combination with a > data or synthetic packet doesn't change the characterization of the protocol. It actually does. Characterization: The act of describing the qualities, traits, or distinctive features. Just trying to understand what the objective of your reply is. > On Sep 3, 2025, at 3:18 PM, Greg Mirsky <gregimir...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> Alternate marking can be applied to data packets, making it Hybrid OAM. But >> I don’t read draft-fioccola to be talking about this mode. > GIM>> I support the adoption of the draft as it provides a solid foundation > for continued work. I intend to work and contribute to it, including adding > the Alternate Marking method. >> >> Still trying to understand your goal. You might want to reply about adoption on the other thread about draft-fioccola-ippm-on-path...? Note, it might be more useful to adapt new drafts to this characterization, than to try to change the characterization for every new draft. Best, Carlos.
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