@misc{rfc8170,
    series =    {Request for Comments},
    number =    8170,
    howpublished =  {RFC 8170},
    publisher = {RFC Editor},
    doi =       {10.17487/RFC8170},
    url =       {https://www.rfc-editor.org/info/rfc8170},
    author =    {Dave Thaler},
    title =     {{Planning for Protocol Adoption and Subsequent Transitions}},
    pagetotal = 22,
    year =      2017,
    month =     may,
    abstract =  {Over the many years since the introduction of the Internet Protocol, we have seen a number of transitions throughout the protocol stack, such as deploying a new protocol, or updating or replacing an existing protocol. Many protocols and technologies were not designed to enable smooth transition to alternatives or to easily deploy extensions; 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 it also summarizes what makes for a good transition plan.},
}