Guidelines for Authors and Reviewers of MIB Documents
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.
What “Best Current Practice” means
Documents the IETF community's recommended operational or procedural practice rather than a protocol specification.
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- RFC 4178 The Simple and Protected Generic Security Service Application Program Interface Negotiation Mechanism
- RFC 4184 RTP Payload Format for AC-3 Audio
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