Brian E Carpenter wrote:
Mapping systems are obviously a component of a solution but are not by
themselves a solution. To be considered seriously, they should be used
in conjunction with some network layer solution.
Hmm. Don't you think that to some extent these should be orthogonal?
A mapping mechanism needs to meet the specific requirements of a network
layer mechanism, but that doesn't require the two to be irrevocably
bound to each other.
I have a feeling that the mapping system should be very general in
nature, in case the first cut at either the locator or identifier space
proves to fall short. Also I feel it should support hierarchy, even if
we don't need a hierarchy from the start.
Brian,
Our recommendation is focused on providing an alternative routing
architecture. A mapping system is a fine component, but would not seem
to provide a credible architecture by itself.
Tony
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