RFC 1550 (rfc1550) - Page 3 of 6
IP: Next Generation (IPng) White Paper Solicitation
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RFC 1550 IPng White Paper Solicitation December 1993
4. Outline for IPng Requirements and Concerns White Papers
This section details the white paper outline to be followed by
someone who would like to express an opinion about the various
factors involved in the IPng definition and selection process. Since
these documents will be used as resource material by the various IPng
working groups, the directorate, the external review board and the
area directors, they should be well-focused and give specific
references to data supporting their points.
Each white paper should begin with an executive summary of the
important points of the document. This executive summary should not
exceed 1/2 page in length.
The white paper should then address the issue or issues that the
author feels should be understood during the IPng process. The total
document should not exceed 10 pages in length. An author may submit
more than one white paper if he or she feels that the level of
detailed discussion on each topic warrants it.
5. Engineering considerations
In past discussions the following issues have been raised as relevant
to the IPng selection process. This list is in no particular order.
Any or all of these issues may be addressed as well as any other
topic that the author feels is germane, but do not exceed the 10 page
limit, please.
5.1 Scaling - What is a reasonable estimate for the scale of the
future data networking environment? The current common wisdom is
that IPng should be able to deal with 10 to the 12th nodes.
5.2 Timescale - What are reasonable time estimates for the IPng
selection, development and deployment process or what should the
timeframe requirements be? This topic is being evaluated by the
ALE working group and a copy of all white papers that express
opinions about these topics will be forwarded to that group.
5.3 Transition and deployment - Transition from the current version
to IPng will be a complex and difficult process. What are the
issues that should be considered The TACIT working group will be
discussing these issues and a copy of all white papers that
express opinions about these topics will be forwarded to that
group.
5.4 Security - What level and type of security will be required in
the future network environment? What features should be in an
IPng to facilitate security?
Bradner & Mankin