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Trend Micro NSSG Douglas Otis doug_otis@trendmicro.com Toward better RFC presentation and management. Set of RFC Documents SRDs. SRD Overview. Establish reference anchors for endeavours Classify RFC relationships Couple anchors with a Status database SRDs submitted with I-D IESG action
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Trend Micro NSSG Douglas Otis doug_otis@trendmicro.com Toward better RFC presentation and management Set of RFC DocumentsSRDs
SRD Overview • Establish reference anchors for endeavours • Classify RFC relationships • Couple anchors with a Status database • SRDs submitted with I-D IESG action • IESG reviews IETF Notes from WGs • IESG creates IESG Notes • IESG assigns forums • IESG reviews security alerts, interoperation reports, and implementer and administrator guidance as made available
SRD goals • Establish stable references for IETF product • Create comprehensive classifications of RFCs as related to distinct endeavours • Minimize repetition of information • Minimize maintenance • Improve document tracking from inception to obsolescence • Improve communications
The Present RFC Situation • The flat RFC structure is difficult to use, as the number of RFCs grow • Indexes do not provide comprehensive sets of RFCs • Categories of RFCs are difficult to maintain • Open issues are difficult to track • Consolidation of information should be reviewed
Minimal process change but tools needed for SRDs • Process change requires an evolutionary, rather than revolutionary approach • People should see benefits with the least amount of effort possible, but this requires automation • Automated generation of HTML, RSS, and event notification with current link support • Links to a Status database
SRD Classifications • core • extensions • guidance • obsoletes • experimental • definitions • companion (other SRDs)
Status Partitions • IESG Notes • IETF Notes • Security Alerts • Developer Considerations • Administrator Considerations • Interoperation (Versioning and report URIs) • Forum URI (mailing list)
Steps along the way • Agree to RFC classification • Agree to Status Partitions • Agree to SRD document format • Use scripts to generate first rough cut • Find assistance for RFC classification • Present work product to related WG • Present to the community via web pages • Incorporate feedback on error or omissions • Require SRD for I-D submission • Define process for Status publishing