Hi Randy,

On 3/26/14 6:23 AM, Randy Bush wrote:
>> I don't particulary object to having a RFC out there that says "it can
>> be done, but this is just one option, and drawbacks exist" - which the
>> text does.  I just won't ever *do* that.
> 
> the problem is that the naive will fall into the hole.  hence my
> assertion that it needs the toxic warning.
> 

Let me be explicit for those who need it... Operating with only
link-local addresses isolates the devices from management systems
located in a NOC (i.e., not directly adjacent).  A typical first-step
diagnostic when something goes wrong is to ping the address of the
suspect interface *from the NOC*.  That can't be done if the pesky
device only has a link-local address.

I agree with Randy's pov that this document has some serious issues.

Regards,
Brian

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