RFC 1212 · INTERNET STANDARD · 1991
SUN · 14 JUN 2026
Concise MIB definitions
Overview
RFC 1212, “Concise MIB definitions”, is an Internet Standard document published in March 1991 by M.T. Rose, K. McCloghrie. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This memo describes a straight-forward approach toward producing concise, yet descriptive, MIB modules. This memo defines a format for producing MIB modules. [STANDARDS-TRACK]
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A mature, widely-implemented specification that has completed the full IETF standards process — the highest maturity level on the standards track.
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