RFC 2216 · INFORMATIONAL · 1997

Network Element Service Specification Template

Overview

RFC 2216, “Network Element Service Specification Template”, is an Informational document published in September 1997 by S. Shenker, J. Wroclawski. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.

Abstract

This document defines a framework for specifying services provided by network elements, and available to applications, in an internetwork which offers multiple qualities of service. The document first provides some necessary context -- including relevant definitions and suggested data formats -- and then specifies a "template" which service specification documents should follow. This memo provides information for the Internet community. It does not specify an Internet standard of any kind.

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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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