RFC 4181 · BEST CURRENT PRACTICE · 2005

Guidelines for Authors and Reviewers of MIB Documents

Overview

RFC 4181, “Guidelines for Authors and Reviewers of MIB Documents”, is a Best Current Practice document published in September 2005 by C. Heard. It has since been updated by RFC 4841. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.

Abstract

This memo provides guidelines for authors and reviewers of IETF standards-track specifications containing MIB modules. Applicable portions may be used as a basis for reviews of other MIB documents. This document specifies an Internet Best Current Practices for the Internet Community, and requests discussion and suggestions for improvements.

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What “Best Current Practice” means

Documents the IETF community's recommended operational or procedural practice rather than a protocol specification.

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