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Introduction to the IETF

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The IETF works on a broad range of networking technologies that provide the foundation for the Internet's growth and evolution.
Technologies

Automated network management

The Internet of Things

New transport technology

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While most IETF work takes place online, meetings and other events such as Hackathons provide in-person opportunities to advance work within the IETF.
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IETF 120 Vancouver

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Participation information

Preparing for an IETF Meeting

Guide to IETF Meetings

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The global IETF community works together in many different ways to produce high quality, relevant technical documents that influence the way people design, use, and manage the Internet.
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Guide to IETF Meetings

Guide to IETF Working Groups
The IETF is the premier Internet standards organization. It follows open and well-documented processes for setting these standards. Once published, those standards are made freely available.
Process

Internet standards process

Guide to IETF Working Groups

Birds of a Feather

Protocol registries (IANA)

Intellectual property rights

Directorates and teams

The IETF process: an informal guide

Proposing new work

RFCs

About RFCs

Publishing and accessing RFCs

Guidance on reporting protocol vulnerabilities to the IETF

Standards process details

Choosing between Informational and Experimental Status

The role of the IESG in the Standards process

Appeals to the IESG

IESG ballot procedures

The IETF process: an informal guide

Proposing new work
By supporting the IETF today, you are ensuring a free and open Internet exists tomorrow.
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IETF News

Articles by Suresh Krishnan

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