In computer network engineering, a Request for Comments (RFC) is a memorandum published by the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) describing methods, behaviors, research, or innovations applicable to the working of the Internet and Internet-connected systems.

The  list below details all RFC’s relevant to the CCIE Routing and Switching track.

CCIE RFC List

OSPF

RFC 2328 – OSPF Version 2

RFC 4577 – OSPF as the Provider/Customer Edge Protocol for BGP/MPLS IP Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)

MPLS

RFC 4577 – OSPF as the Provider/Customer Edge Protocol for BGP/MPLS IP Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)

RFC 4364 – BGP/MPLS IP Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)

RFC 3031 – Multiprotocol Label Switching Architecture

IPv6

RFC 2460 – Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6) Specification

RFC 4291 – IP Version 6 Addressing Architecture

Multicast

RFC 3618 – Muticast Source Discovery Protocol (MSDP)

RFC 4601 – Protocol Independnet Multicast – Spare Mode (PIM-SM)