Defining the Role and Function of IETF Protocol Parameter Registry Operators
RFC 6220, “Defining the Role and Function of IETF Protocol Parameter Registry Operators”, is an Informational document published in April 2011 by D. McPherson, O. Kolkman, J. Klensin, G. Huston, Internet Architecture Board. It has been obsoleted by RFC 8722 — refer to the newer document for the authoritative version. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
Many Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) protocols make use of commonly defined values that are passed in messages or packets. To ensure consistent interpretation of these values between independent implementations, there is a need to ensure that the values and associated semantic intent are uniquely defined. The IETF uses registry functions to record assigned protocol parameter values and their associated semantic intentions. For each IETF protocol parameter, it is current practice for the IETF to delegate the role of Protocol Parameter Registry Operator to a nominated entity. This document provides a description of, and the requirements for, these delegated functions. This document is not an Internet Standards Track specification; it is published for informational purposes.
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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