%% You should probably cite rfc9315 instead of this I-D. @techreport{irtf-nmrg-ibn-concepts-definitions-03, number = {draft-irtf-nmrg-ibn-concepts-definitions-03}, type = {Internet-Draft}, institution = {Internet Engineering Task Force}, publisher = {Internet Engineering Task Force}, note = {Work in Progress}, url = {https://datatracker.ietf.org/doc/draft-irtf-nmrg-ibn-concepts-definitions/03/}, author = {Alexander Clemm and Laurent Ciavaglia and Lisandro Zambenedetti Granville and Jeff Tantsura}, title = {{Intent-Based Networking - Concepts and Definitions}}, pagetotal = 27, year = 2021, month = feb, day = 22, abstract = {Intent and Intent-Based Networking (IBN) are taking the industry by storm. At the same time, IBN-related terms are often used loosely and inconsistently, in many cases overlapping and confused with other concepts such as "Policy." This document clarifies the concept of "Intent" and provides an overview of the functionality that is associated with it. The goal is to contribute towards a common and shared understanding of terms, concepts, and functionality that can be used as the foundation to guide further definition of associated research and engineering problems and their solutions. This document is a product of the IRTF Network Management Research Group (NMRG). It reflects the consensus of the RG, receiving reviews from 8 members and explicit support from 14 (beyond the authors). It is published for informational purposes.}, }