Discussion (1/2) Implications to implementations: In any case, existing VSAs must continue to work Only new work would use the new format New code not needed if attributes fed in using hex New code needed if cleaner input/processing is required Implications to attribute spaces: Approach 1 creates a new, fourth attribute space Approach 2 merges two of the existing attribute spaces Implications for RADIUS - Diameter interoperability: Approach 2 makes it possible to use existing AVPs in RADIUS |