Technical Summary
This draft presents a technique to securely provision a networking device when it is booting in a factory-default state. Variations in the solution enables it to be used on both public and private networks. The provisioning steps are able to update the boot image, commit an initial configuration, and execute arbitrary scripts to address auxiliary needs. The updated device is subsequently able to establish secure management connections with other systems.
Working Group Summary
There were no exceptional events during WG process for this document. It received a substantial amount of attention, multiple detailed reviews, and the development from the start has been driven by operational requirements. There was a smooth consensus reached for the document.
Document Quality
There are no known implementations as of the time of publication. There is interest from vendor community to implement it. There is a significant interest from operator community to have this mechanism implemented.
Personnel
Document Shepherd is Mahesh Jethanandani. Responsible Area Director is Ignas Bagdonas.
IANA Note
The document adds new entries to existing IANA registries. The document does not create any new IANA registries.