OMA-IETF Standardization Collaboration
RFC 3975
Document | Type |
RFC - Informational
(February 2005; No errata)
Was draft-iab-oma-liaison (iab)
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Authors | Ileana Leuca , Geoff Huston | ||
Last updated | 2013-03-02 | ||
Stream | Internet Architecture Board (IAB) | ||
Formats | plain text html pdf htmlized (tools) htmlized bibtex | ||
Stream | IAB state | (None) | |
Consensus Boilerplate | Unknown | ||
RFC Editor Note | (None) |
Network Working Group G. Huston, Ed. Request for Comments: 3975 IAB Category: Informational I. Leuca, Ed. OMA January 2005 OMA-IETF Standardization Collaboration Status of This Memo This memo provides information for the Internet community. It does not specify an Internet standard of any kind. Distribution of this memo is unlimited. Copyright Notice Copyright (C) The Internet Society (2005). Abstract This document describes the standardization collaboration between the Open Mobile Alliance (OMA) and the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF). 1. Introduction This document contains a set of principles and guidelines that serves as the basis for establishing a cooperation framework between the Open Mobile Alliance (OMA) and the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF). This cooperation is intended to secure timely development of technical specifications that facilitate maximum interoperability with existing (fixed and mobile) Internet systems, devices, and protocols. Within the OMA, specific activities are undertaken through OMA working groups, each with an area of responsibility. These activities are authorized, and their output is approved by, the OMA Technical Plenary. The list of OMA working groups, OMA Specifications for public comment, the OMA work program, and publicly available working group drafts can be found at the OMA web site, <http://www.openmobilealliance.org>. Within the IETF, activities are undertaken within a framework of Areas, with specific activities being undertaken by working groups that are chartered within each Area. Working group output is reviewed by the Internet Engineering Steering Group (IESG) and published by the RFC-Editor. IETF activities are based on a Huston & Leuca Informational [Page 1] RFC 3975 OMA-IETF Standardization Collaboration January 2005 principle of open contribution and participation by any interested party. Information on IETF working groups, current work item drafts, meeting schedules, and mailing lists are published on the IETF web site, <http://www.ietf.org>. The IETF and the OMA, are cooperating with a mutual desire to support the integrity of specifications and standards developed by each body. The preferred approach is that the OMA uses the Internet standards unchanged, if feasible, and communicates requirements for change to the IETF, as needed. The parties intend to work together in an effort to avoid duplication of work. Each organization will operate according to its own rules and procedures, including rules governing Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), specification elaboration, approval, and maintenance. This cooperation framework is intended to guide collaborative efforts, and should be put into use in as much as it is applicable to these efforts. If either party finds this framework inapplicable, then it may notify the other party so that this framework may be modified or withdrawn, as appropriate. 2. Basis of Collaboration In the further development of OMA specifications, the benefit of adopting Internet specifications has been identified. Although this document recognizes the importance of interoperability of OMA specifications with the existing Internet and hence the use of IETF standards, the OMA recognizes that additions or modifications might be needed in order to make the IETF Internet specifications meet the needs of the OMA. In such cases, the OMA will take its concerns directly to the appropriate IETF working groups for resolution. When no appropriate working group can be found or it is not known where to direct the communication, or in the case of resolution of consequent matters, the issue will be raised through the OMA's designated liaison to the IETF. The IETF may also need to ask questions of the OMA in order to refine its understanding of OMA requirements or may wish to offer guidance to OMA on the effective use of Internet specifications. Where possible, these communications will occur in the context of a discussion between OMA and an IETF working group. In the event that a working group level discussion is deemed inappropriate for the desired communication, the matter will be raised through the IETF's designated liaison to the OMA. Huston & Leuca Informational [Page 2] RFC 3975 OMA-IETF Standardization Collaboration January 2005 3. Document Sharing Both the OMA and the IETF encourage the sharing of draft documents that are of mutual interest.Show full document text