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Computer networking protocol
The Common Address Redundancy Protocol or CARP is a computer networking protocol which allows multiple hosts on the same local area network to share a set of IP addresses. Its primary purpose is to provide failover redundancy, especially when used with firewalls and routers. In some configurations, CARP can also provide load balancing functionality. CARP provides functionality similar to Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP) and to Cisco Systems' Hot Standby Router Protocol (HSRP). It is implemented in several BSD-based operating systems and has been ported to Linux (ucarp). Wikipedia →
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- Read the overview: Common Address Redundancy ProtocolA 5-minute orientation
- Pick up a classic book: Data Communications and NetworkingThe most-reprinted book on the subject
- Read the landmark paper: Gateway Redundancy Using Common Address Redundancy Protocol (CARP)Cited 3 times
- Go sideways: First-hop redundancy protocolA closely related topic
- Go sideways: Virtual Router Redundancy ProtocolA closely related topic
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Data Communications and NetworkingBehrouz A. Forouzan, Catherine Ann Coombs · 2000
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