David,
On 2008-10-15 05:32, David W. Hankins wrote:
...
> and in starting from scratch with
> IPv6, the IETF has made the mistake of throwing out the meaningful
> results of this dialogue.
As a matter of historical accuracy, the IPv6 auto-config design was
done at a time when DHCP was so new that reliable implementations
were not available. The best model for host auto-configuration
then was probably Appletalk. The initial design goal was very
explicitly to support zero-config router-free stand-alone LANs as
well as routed networks. I don't think there's any reason to abandon
that goal today, even though it's fairly clear that something with
DHCP's level of capability is needed for larger routed networks
that may or may not have a proactive IT manageer.
Two goals, two solutions: that is OK systems engineering IMHO.
Clearly, we need precise specification of the interaction
between the two solutions.
Brian
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