A short introduction to the IETF.ppt

A short introduction to the IETF Harald Alvestrand IETF chair IETF History Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) Historical developer of Internet-related protocols Http:// Consortium of individuals from Research, Education, Network operators, and Internet vendors Changed IETF composition and roles IETF Growth by Country December 1996 (San Jose) 11 Countries July 1999 (Oslo) 33 Countries IETF structure IETF structures and key forums Internet Architecture Board Internet Engineering Steering Group Working groups in eight areas Internet Architecture Board (IAB) Mission Oversight of IETF, IRTF, IANA, liaisons Think tank for future Internet activities Recent activities Really worried right now about Integrity of the infrastructure Impact of unbridled creativity Wireless communications Internet Engineering Steering Group (IESG) Mission Assure open-ness and adherence to process Working group chartering and management “Quality assurance” on specifications Activities and trends Making sure mobile networks are part of the Internet Trying to grow the network (v6, routing) Working groups in eight areas Internet Routing Transport Applications (Sub-IP) Security Operations and management General Working group summary We have more than 100 working groups Not all currently active Maintain the v4 Internet Enable the v6 Internet Create the mobile Internet Make all the Internet useful and secure IETF process Membership IETF members are people As opposed to nations or companies Communications tend to be among people As opposed to working groups, boards, etc. Have trouble understanding “liaison” Fundamental working principle Fundamental perspective of enlightened self-interest There is no one organization or company which has a corner on intelligence or expertise Good ideas that help our markets come from everywhere and anywhere Growing the Internet is good for all of us A larger Internet creates larger markets. Larger markets create cheaper products. Cheaper products create more end