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Designing for Transition
draft-thaler-transition-principles-00

Document Type Replaced Internet-Draft (individual)
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Author Dave Thaler
Last updated 2015-10-05
Replaced by draft-iab-protocol-transitions
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Abstract

Over the many years since the introduction of the Internet Protocol, we have seen a number of transitions, throughout the protocol stack, from one protocol or technology to another. Many protocols and technologies were not designed to enable smooth transition to alternatives or to easily deploy extensions, and thus some transitions, such as the introduction of IPv6, have been difficult. This document attempts to summarize some basic principles to enable future transitions, and also summarizes what makes for a good transition plan.

Authors

Dave Thaler

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