BCP
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... perform some operations or IETF process function. These RFCs form
the specification has been adopted as a BCP, it is given the
additional label "BCPxxx", but it keeps its RFC number and its place
in the RFC series. (see section 5)
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... Internet
should or will become Internet Standards or BCPs. Such non-standards
track specifications are not subject to the rules for Internet ...
... Internet Standard. In the same way, not all RFCs *
* which describe current practices have been given *
* the review and approval to become BCPs. See *
* RFC-1796 [6 ...
... BEST CURRENT PRACTICE (BCP) RFCs ...
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The BCP subseries of the RFC series is designed to be a way to
standardize practices and the results of community deliberations. A
BCP ...
... BCP subseries of the RFC series is designed to be a way to
standardize practices and the results of community deliberations. A
BCP document is subject to the same basic set of procedures as
standards track documents and thus is a vehicle by which the IETF
community ...
... raise the community's sensitivity to a certain issue, to make a
statement of architectural principle, or to communicate their
thoughts on other matters. The BCP subseries creates a smoothly
structured way for these management ...
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Finally, the BCP series may be used to document the operation of the
IETF itself. For example, this document defines the IETF Standards ...
... IETF itself. For example, this document defines the IETF Standards
Process and is published as a BCP.
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... BCP Review Process ...
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Unlike standards-track documents, the mechanisms described in BCPs
are not well suited to the phased roll-in nature of the three stage
standards track and instead generally only make sense for full and
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The BCP process is similar to that for proposed standards. The BCP
is submitted to the IESG for review, (see section 6.1.1) and the
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Specifically, a document to be considered for the status of BCP must
undergo the procedures outlined in sections 6.1, and 6.4 of this
document. The BCP ...
... BCP must
undergo the procedures outlined in sections 6.1, and 6.4 of this
document. The BCP process may be appealed according to the procedures
in section 6.5.
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Because BCPs are meant to express community consensus but are arrived
at more quickly than standards, BCPs require particular care.
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... Because BCPs are meant to express community consensus but are arrived
at more quickly than standards, BCPs require particular care.
Specifically, BCPs should not be viewed simply as stronger
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... at more quickly than standards, BCPs require particular care.
Specifically, BCPs should not be viewed simply as stronger
Informational RFCs, but rather should be viewed as documents suitable
for a content different from Informational RFCs.
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... A specification, or group of specifications, that has, or have been
approved as a BCP is assigned a number in the BCP series while
retaining its RFC number(s).
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... group of specifications, that has, or have been
approved as a BCP is assigned a number in the BCP series while
retaining its RFC number(s).
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... Internet Standards and related documents are made is itself a product
of the Internet Standards Process (as a BCP, as described in section
5). It replaces a previous version, and in time, is likely itself to
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... requirements to be
met, to allow for the best possible Internet Standards and BCPs, it
cannot be assumed that this will always remain the case. From time to
time there may be a desire to update ...
... version. Updating this document uses the same open procedures as are
used for any other BCP.
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... mailing list. If the variance
is approved it shall be forwarded to the RFC Editor with a request
that it be published as a BCP.
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... This variance procedure is for use when a one-time waving of some
provision of this document is felt to be required. Permanent changes
to this document shall be accomplished through the normal BCP
process.
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... rights in standards-track and standards-related documentation
can be found in BCP-11. Copies of claims of rights made
available for publication and any assurances of licenses to
be made available, or the result of an attempt made
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