RFC 1404 · INFORMATIONAL · 1993

A Model for Common Operational Statistics

Overview

RFC 1404, “A Model for Common Operational Statistics”, is an Informational document published in January 1993 by B. Stockman. It has been obsoleted by RFC 1857 — refer to the newer document for the authoritative version. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.

Abstract

This memo describes a model for operational statistics in the Internet. It gives recommendations for metrics, measurements, polling periods, storage formats and presentation formats. This memo provides information for the Internet community. It does not specify an Internet standard.

Abstract as published in the RFC, via rfc-editor.org.

What “Informational” means

Published for the general information of the community. It does not define an IETF standard and carries no standards-track status.

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Relationships to other RFCs
Obsoleted by
RFC 1857
Other RFCs from 1993

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