Illustrated TCP/IP Illustrated TCP/IP
by Matthew G. Naugle
Wiley Computer Publishing, John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
ISBN: 0471196568   Pub Date: 11/01/98  

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Chapter 16
Other RFC Format Requirements

Introduction section. Each RFC should have an Introduction section that (among other things) explains the motivation for the RFC and (if appropriate) the applicability of the protocol.

Discussion. The purpose of this RFC is to focus discussion on particular problems in the Internet and possible solutions. No proposed solutions in this document are intended as standards for the Internet. Rather, it is hoped that a general consensus will emerge as to the appropriate solution to such problems, leading eventually to the adoption of standards.

Interest. This RFC is being distributed to members of the Internet community in order to solicit their reactions to the proposals contained in it. While the issues discussed may not be directly relevant to the research problems of the Internet, they may be of interest to a number of researchers and implementers.

Status report. In response to the need for maintenance of current information about the status and progress of various projects in the Internet community, this RFC is issued for the benefit of community members. The information contained in this document is accurate as of the date of publication, but is subject to change. Subsequent RFCs will reflect such changes. These paragraphs need not be followed word for word, but the general intent of the RFC must be made clear.

References section. Nearly all RFCs contain citations to other documents, and these are listed in a References section near the end of the RFC. There are many styles for references, and the RFCs have one of their own.

Other RFC Format Requirements

•  Introduction.
•  Each RFC should have an Introduction section that (among other things) explains the motivation for the RFC and (if appropriate) describes the applicability of the protocol described
•  RFC text.
•  The body of the RFC
•  Discussion.
•  The purpose of this RFC is to focus discussion on particular problems in the Internet and possible solutions
•  Acknowledgments.
•  This is where the author may place individual acknowledgment of others
•  References.
•  Nearly all RFCs contain citations to other documents, and these are listed in a References section near the end of the RFC. There are many styles for references, and the RFCs have one of their own.

Security considerations section. All RFCs must contain a section near the end of the document that discusses the security considerations of the protocol or procedures that are the main topic of the RFC.

Author’s address section. Each RFC must have at the very end a section giving the author’s address, including the name and postal address, the telephone number, a FAX number (optional), and the Internet email address.

Other RFC Format Requirements (continued)

•  Security considerations.
•  All RFCs must contain a section near the end of the document that discusses the security considerations of the protocol or procedures that are the main topic of the RFC.
•  Author’s address.
•  Each RFC must have at the very end a section giving the author’s address, including the name and postal address, the telephone number, a FAX number (optional), and the Internet email address.


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