RFC 7576 · INFORMATIONAL · 2015

General Gap Analysis for Autonomic Networking

Overview

RFC 7576, “General Gap Analysis for Autonomic Networking”, is an Informational document published in June 2015 by S. Jiang, B. Carpenter, M. Behringer. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.

Abstract

This document provides a problem statement and general gap analysis for an IP-based Autonomic Network that is mainly based on distributed network devices. The document provides background by reviewing the current status of autonomic aspects of IP networks and the extent to which current network management depends on centralization and human administrators. Finally, the document outlines the general features that are missing from current network abilities and are needed in the ideal Autonomic Network concept.

This document is a product of the IRTF's Network Management Research Group.

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