GVPLS/LPE - Generalized VPLS Solution based on LPE Framework
Nortel Networks
This document describes distributed virtual private LAN service (VPLS) solution over MPLS using LDP signaling. For VPLS solutions, the VPLS Reference Model [VPLS-L2-FRW] introduces two types of models: distributed and non-distributed. While [VPLS] solution presents a non-distributed model, it is recognized that both models may co-exist in the same SP network. This implies a need of signaling mechanisms to support these new classes of solutions. The current draft presents the GVPLS solution that addresses such issues. The term 'Generalized' in this document is used to reflect the unified aspect of the two models.