RFC 6087 · INFORMATIONAL · 2011

Guidelines for Authors and Reviewers of YANG Data Model Documents

Overview

RFC 6087, “Guidelines for Authors and Reviewers of YANG Data Model Documents”, is an Informational document published in January 2011 by A. Bierman. It has been obsoleted by RFC 8407 — refer to the newer document for the authoritative version. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.

Abstract

This memo provides guidelines for authors and reviewers of Standards Track specifications containing YANG data model modules. Applicable portions may be used as a basis for reviews of other YANG data model documents. Recommendations and procedures are defined, which are intended to increase interoperability and usability of Network Configuration Protocol (NETCONF) implementations that utilize YANG data model modules. This document is not an Internet Standards Track specification; it is published for informational purposes.

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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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Obsoleted by
RFC 8407
Other RFCs from 2011

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