Re: configuration: writable MIB modules versus NETCONF/YANG modules

On Mon, Feb 17, 2014 at 10:39:26AM +0100, Simon Leinen wrote:
> Benoit Claise writes:
> > Here is the statement we came up with:
> 
> >     The OPS area recommends the use of NETCONF/YANG standards for
> >     configuration. IETF working groups are therefore encouraged to
> >     use the NETCONF/YANG standards for configuration, specifically
> >     in new charters. SNMP MIB modules modifying persistent
> >     configuration state should only be produced by working groups in
> >     cases of clear utility and consensus to use SNMP write
> >     operations for configuration.
> 
> > Ideally, this should become an IESG statement.
> > Your feedback is most welcome.
> 
> Agree - it's time for such a statement, and this is a good one.
> It doesn't make any recommendations about monitoring or notifications.
> I think that (absence) is also appropriate at this point.

I agree that it is a feature to be silent about things this statement
is not talking about.

/js

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