IETF 125: SRv6 Operations (SRV6OPS) 2026-03-20 03:30

Why It Matters

The draft could become a practical playbook for network operators planning SRv6 rollouts—including VXLAN environments—potentially simplifying overlays and enabling more programmable transport. Clear guidance on migration paths and steering is important for reducing operational risk and accelerating SRv6 adoption.

Summary

At IETF 125 the SRv6 Operations (SRV6OPS) working group reviewed updates to a deployment draft aimed at guiding migrations to SRv6. Editors said they reduced the MPLS-centric framing, added a new VXLAN-to-SRv6 migration section, and clarified options for direct versus gradual migration, while noting they have no lab-tested VXLAN migration experience. The group discussed expanding scope to cover RSVP/TE and other intermediate steps (RFC 8426) and solicited feedback from related groups (e.g., NVO3). A separate presentation summarized SRv6 traffic-steering techniques, contrasting destination-based and flow-based methods.

Original Description

SRv6 Operations (SRV6OPS) meeting session at IETF 125

2026-03-20 03:30

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