INTERNET DRAFT Scott Bradner
Category: Informational Harvard University
Title: draft-bradner-3gpp2-collaboration-00.txt Pat R. Calhoun
Date: December 2000 Sun Microsystems, Inc.
Henry Cuschieri
TIA
Steve Dennett
Motorola
Gerry Flynn
Verizon Wireless
Mark Lipford
Sprint PCS
Mike McPheters
Lucent Technologies
3GPP2-IETF Standardization Collaboration
Status of this Memo
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all provisions of Section 10 of RFC2026 [1]. This memo provides
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Abstract
This document describes the standardization collaboration between
3GPP2 and IETF.
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2. Conventions used in this document
This document uses significant terminology that is specialized to
IETF, 3GPP2, or their areas of work. See appendix A for definitions
of acronyms. The organizational definitions can be found in their
respective web-sites.
3. Introduction
This document contains a set of principles and guidelines that serves
as the basis for establishing the collaboration between 3GPP2 and
IETF, with the objective of securing timely development of technical
specification that facilitate maximum interoperability with existing
(fixed and mobile) Internet systems, devices, and protocols.
Each organization will operate according to their own rules and
procedures including rules governing IPR policy, specification
elaboration, approval and maintenance.
4. Reasons For Collaboration
4.1 3GPP2 use of IETF Internet Standards
In the further development of 3GPP2 specifications, the benefit of
adopting Internet specifications has been identified.
The preferred 3GPP2 approach is to use the Internet standards
unchanged, if feasible. In any case, 3GPP2 has no intention to
duplicate work performed in IETF.
However, while this document recognizes the importance of 3GPP2
interoperability with the existing Internet and hence the use of IETF
standards, 3GPP2 recognizes that additions or modifications might be
needed in order to make the IETF internet specification fulfil the
needs of 3GPP2.
4.2 IETF access to 3GPP2 Wireless expertise
The technical work in 3GPP2 is organized in Technical Specification
Groups TSGs each with their area of responsibilities. TSG-A and TSG-C
are responsible for the Radio Access networks based on CDMA and thus
the experts in the areas of the characteristics of the physical
transport. TSG-N is responsible for the Mobility Management and other
core network protocol and functionalities. TSG-P is responsible for
data services and applications. TSG-S is responsible for the service
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and system aspects including the overall architecture, security and
O&M aspects. Contacts for the TSGs can be found on the 3GPP2 web-site
www.3gpp2.org.
5. Document Sharing
Both 3GPP2 and IETF encourage the sharing of draft documents that are
of mutual interest.
3GPP2 working documents are available on its official web-site, and
are grouped according to the meeting. These documents can be found on
the 3GPP2 ftp server, which is open to anyone, at
ftp://ftp.3gpp2.org. 3GPP2 specifications, those that have completed
the 15-day Steering Committee review, can be found at:
http://208.45.131.70/docs/newsd/3GPP2_Specs_Doc_New.html
IETF documents, including preliminary working documents ("Internet
Drafts") are available on its web-site (http://www.ietf.org/) and
various shadow sites.
IETF representatives can obtain information about the 3GPP2 document
and web-site structures by contacting the relevant 3GPP2 contact
points indicated at the 3GPP2 web-site (www.3gpp2.org).
3GPP2 representatives can obtain information about the IETF document
and web-site structures by contacting the relevant IETF contact
points, which are the Area Directors indicated at the IETF web-site
(www.ietf.org).
6. Communication
Whenever possible, informal communication at working level is
encouraged. The vast majority of the technical discussions and
decision making at IETF is done over mailing lists. It is recommended
that interested individuals subscribe to and participate in these
lists.
3GPP2 mailing lists, however, are not open to the general public. It
is recommended that work of mutual interest be discussed on the
relevant IETF mailing lists.
When deemed necessary, formal communication between 3GPP2 and IETF is
also permitted. Relevant IETF Area Directors and 3GPP2 technical
leadership are encouraged and authorized to facilitate such
communications when needed.
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7. Rapporteurs/coordinators
7.1 IETF coordination support in 3GPP2
An IETF rapporteur function is established in 3GPP2 Steering
Committee.
The individual(s) appointed to undertake the responsibility of this
function should be the initial contact point in 3GPP2 for matters
pertaining to the 3GPP2-IETF cooperation. Of course, the chairman of
Steering Committee can always be contacted.
The 3GPP2-IETF rapporteur function, therefore, is expected to work
with the concerned working groups and TSGs and support the
interaction between 3GPP2 and IETF.
7.2 3GPP2 Liaison in IETF
The preferred way for organizations to work with IETF is through the
working groups. However, IETF has a limited number of liaison
relationships with other organizations when conditions warrant the
appointment of a specific person.
The appointment of a specific person in IESG to function as a "3GPP2
liaison" is proposed.
The role of the 3GPP2 Liaison is to act as an initial contact point
in IETF for administrative aspects of this collaboration that cannot
easily be handled in other ways (e.g., at a technical level by
interactions with IETF Working Groups or Area Directors). It is
agreed that the role does not carry the expectation of attendance at
3GPP2 meetings or participation in 3GPP2 administrative processes and
anticipated that all liaison efforts assigned to this individual will
be carried out by electronic mail. It is understood that the liaison
will not have the ability to make exceptions to, or special
provisions for, IETF policies and procedures.
8. Participation
In order to assist the information flow between the organizations,
IETF can on a per case basis appoint a rapporteur to participate and
represent IETF at 3GPP2 technical meetings.
IETF meetings are open to any interested individuals.
3GPP2 partners (OPs, MRPs) or individual members can participate in
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any of the IETF meetings, in accordance with the existing IETF
procedures.
3GPP2 meetings are also open to any interested individual, however
such individuals do not have voting privileges. The meeting schedule
can be found on the 3GPP2 web site.
9. Security Considerations
This type of non-protocol document does not directly affect the
security of the Internet.
10. References
[1] Bradner, S., "The Internet Standards Process -- Revision 3", BCP 9,
RFC 2026, October 1996.
[2] Postel, J. and J. Reynolds, "Instructions to RFC Authors", RFC
2223, October 1997.
[3] Bradner, S., "IETF Working Group Guidelines and Procedures", BCP
25, RFC 2418, September 1998.
11.0 Authors' Addresses
Questions about this memo can be directed to:
Scott O. Bradner
Harvard University
Holyoke Center, Room 813
1350 Mass. Ave.
Cambridge, MA 02138
USA
Phone: +1 617-495-3864
E-Mail: sob@harvard.edu.fi
Pat R. Calhoun
Network and Security Research Center, Sun Laboratories
Sun Microsystems, Inc.
15 Network Circle
Menlo Park, California, 94025
USA
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Phone: +1 650-786-7733
Fax: +1 650-786-6445
E-mail: pcalhoun@eng.sun.com
Henry Cuschieri
TIA
2500 Wilson Boulevard
Arlington, VA 22201
Phone: +1 703-907-7497
Fax: +1 703-907-7728
E-mail: hcuschie@tia.eia.org
Steve Dennett
Motorola/3GPP2 Chair
1900 W. Winchester Road
Libertyville, IL 60048
Phone: +1 847-523-6868
Fax: +1 847-523-0375
E-mail: S.Dennett@motorola.com.
Gerry Flynn
Verizon Wireless
180 Washington Valley Road
Bedminster, NJ 07921
Phone: +1 908-306-4154
Fax: +1 908-306-7731
E-mail: gerry.flynn@verizonwireless.com
Mark Lipford
Sprint PCS
15405 College Boulevard
Lenexa, KS 66219
Phone: +1 913-890-4248
Fax: +1 913-890-4100
E-mail: Mlipfo01@mail.sprintpcs.com
Mike McPheters
Lucent Technologies
263 Shuman Blvd
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Naperville, IL 60566
Phone: +1 630-713-4182
Fax: +1 630-713-4182
E-mail: mjmcpheters@lucent.com
Appendix A: Acronyms
Glossary Of Acronyms:
3GPP2 Third Generation Partnership Project 2
BCP Best Current Practice
CDMA Code Division Multiple Access
IAB Internet Architecture Board
IESG Internet Engineering Steering Group
IETF Internet Engineering Task Force
IPR Intellectual Property rights
OP Organizational Partner
O&M Operation and Maintenance
RFC Request for Comments
SC 3GPP2 Steering Committee
TSG Technical Specification Group
TSG-A TSG A-Interface System
TSG-C TSG CDMA2000 Air Interface
TSG-P TSG Wireless Packet Data Interworking
TSG-N TSG ANSI-41/WIN
TSG-S TSG Service And System Aspects
WWW World Wide Web
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