 Delegated Path Discovery

Delegated Path Discovery (DPD) is a networking concept that refers to the process of determining the paths that data packets can take through a network, with specific delegation of responsibilities for path management. This concept is particularly relevant in scenarios involving complex network topologies, such as software-defined networking (SDN) and dynamic network environments where the paths may change frequently. In essence, DPD allows entities within a network to dynamically discover and maintain the paths that data can traverse.