RFC 8153 · INFORMATIONAL · 2017

Digital Preservation Considerations for the RFC Series

Overview

RFC 8153, “Digital Preservation Considerations for the RFC Series”, is an Informational document published in April 2017 by H. Flanagan. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.

Abstract

The RFC Editor is both the publisher and the archivist for the RFC Series. This document applies specifically to the archivist role of the RFC Editor. It provides guidance on when and how to preserve RFCs and describes the tools required to view or re-create RFCs as necessary. This document also highlights gaps in the current process and suggests compromises to balance cost with best practice.

Abstract as published in the RFC, via rfc-editor.org.

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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