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IETF RFC 2119
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Key words for use in RFCs to Indicate Requirement Levels

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Publisher
IETF
Doc Type
Best Practice
Abstract
In many standards track documents several words are used to signify the requirements in the specification. These words are often capitalized. This document defines these words as they should be interpreted in IETF documents. This document specifies an Internet Best Current Practices for the Internet Community, and requests discussion and suggestions for improvements.
Publication Date
1997-03-01
Status Note
Best Current Practice
DOI
10.17487/RFC2119
Link
https://doi.org/10.17487/RFC2119
Author(s)
Scott O. Bradner
Keyword(s)
Standards, Track, Documents
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  • ▶ IETF RFC 2119 (1997-03-01)
    THIS DOC [ACTIVE] [LATEST VERSION]

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  • RFC8174 NOT IN REGISTRY
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