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'''RFC''' is an acronym for '''Request For Comments''', which is a series of organizational and technical documents containing specification and policies pertaining to the different aspects of the Internet such as computer networking, protocols, procedures, programs, and concepts, meeting notes, and opinions (and even humor) from the authors. RFC's are prepared by the [[Internet Engineering Task Force]] (IETF), [[IAB|Internet Architecture Board]] (IAB) and the [[IRTF|Internet Research Task Force]] (IRTF).<ref>[http://www.rfc-editor.org/index.html rfc-editor.org]</ref>

'''Request For Comments (RFC)''' is a series of organizational and technical documents containing specification and policies pertaining to the different aspects of the Internet such as computer networking, protocols, procedures, programs, and concepts, meeting notes, and opinions (and even humor) from the authors. RFC's are prepared by the [[IETF|Internet Engineering Task Force]] (IETF), [[IAB|Internet Architecture Board]] (IAB) and the [[IRTF|Internet Research Task Force]] (IRTF).<ref>[http://www.rfc-editor.org/index.html rfc-editor.org]</ref>

==History==

==History==

The RFC Series Editor is responsible for editing, cataloging, and publishing the RFC series of documents regarding computer communications. [[Jon Postel]], was the original Editor of RFC Series. He was the RFC editor for 28 years. [[Joyce Reynolds]] succeeded as RFC Editor in 1998 due to the sudden death of Postel. Reynolds had been working with Postel in editing the RFC's and managing [[IANA]] since 1983.<ref>[http://www.livinginternet.com/i/ia_rfc_invent.htm RFC History]</ref> The sudden death of Postel prompted USC-ISI to make necessary changes in the process of publishing the RFC Series to ensure the continuity of the quality and accessibility of the documents. USC-ISI developed the  '''Procedures Manual for the RFC Editor.'''<ref>[http://www.rfc-editor.org/RFCeditor.at.ISI.pdf The RFC Editor Function at ISI]</ref>  

The RFC Series Editor is responsible for editing, cataloging, and publishing the RFC series of documents regarding computer communications. [[Jon Postel]], was the original Editor of RFC Series. He was the RFC editor for 28 years. [[Joyce Reynolds]] succeeded as RFC Editor in 1998 due to the sudden death of Postel. Reynolds had been working with Postel in editing the RFC's and managing [[IANA]] since 1983.<ref>[http://www.livinginternet.com/i/ia_rfc_invent.htm RFC History]</ref> The sudden death of Postel prompted USC-ISI to make necessary changes in the process of publishing the RFC Series to ensure the continuity of the quality and accessibility of the documents. USC-ISI developed the  '''Procedures Manual for the RFC Editor.'''<ref>[http://www.rfc-editor.org/RFCeditor.at.ISI.pdf The RFC Editor Function at ISI]</ref>  

The operations of the RFC Editor were originally funded by the [[DARPA|Defense Advanced research Project Agency]], which lasted until 1988. [[ISOC|The Internet Society]] (ISOC) took over the funding for the RFC Editor in 1988. The RFC Editor was a part of the University of California Information Sciences Institute(USC-ISI) from 1977 to 2009. The Association Management Solutions, LLC (AMS). is the current entity that handles the RFC Editor project.<ref>[http://www.rfc-editor.org/RFCeditor.html RFC Editor]</ref>

The operations of the RFC Editor were originally funded by the [[DARPA|Defense Advanced research Project Agency]], which lasted until 1988. [[ISOC|The Internet Society]] (ISOC) took over the funding for the RFC Editor in 1988. The RFC Editor was a part of the [[University of Southern California – Information Sciences Institute]] from 1977 to 2009. The Association Management Solutions, LLC (AMS). is the current entity that handles the RFC Editor project.<ref>[http://www.rfc-editor.org/RFCeditor.html RFC Editor]</ref>

==Functions of the RFC Series Editor==

===Functions of the RFC Series Editor===

The responsibilities of the RFC Series Editor as define by the by RFC 2026 (The Internet Standards Process - Revision 3),<ref>[http://www.rfc-editor.org/rfc/rfc2026.txt RFC 2026]</ref> RFC 4844 (The RFC Series and RFC Editor),<ref>[http://www.rfc-editor.org/rfc/rfc4844.txt RFC 4844]</ref> RFC 4846 (Independent Submissions to the RFC Editor)<ref>[http://www.rfc-editor.org/rfc/rfc4846.txt RFC 4846]</ref> and RFC 5620 (RFC Editor Model Version 1).<ref>[http://www.rfc-editor.org/rfc/rfc5620.txt RFC 5620]</ref> include:

The responsibilities of the RFC Series Editor as define by the by RFC 2026 (The Internet Standards Process - Revision 3),<ref>[http://www.rfc-editor.org/rfc/rfc2026.txt RFC 2026]</ref> RFC 4844 (The RFC Series and RFC Editor),<ref>[http://www.rfc-editor.org/rfc/rfc4844.txt RFC 4844]</ref> RFC 4846 (Independent Submissions to the RFC Editor)<ref>[http://www.rfc-editor.org/rfc/rfc4846.txt RFC 4846]</ref> and RFC 5620 (RFC Editor Model Version 1).<ref>[http://www.rfc-editor.org/rfc/rfc5620.txt RFC 5620]</ref> include:

# Determine the right steps to ensure the continuity of the RFC Series

# Determine the right steps to ensure the continuity of the RFC Series.

# Exercise executive-level management in implementing policies, processes, and procedures that are created to maintain the quality and consistency of the RFC Series. He or she will also work with the RSAG whenever necessary, the IAB and IAOC to to develop new policy and ensure that contractual agreements are met

# Exercise executive-level management in implementing policies, processes, and procedures that are created to maintain the quality and consistency of the RFC Series. He or she will also work with the [[RSAG]] whenever necessary, the [[IAB]] and [[IAOC]] to to develop new policy and ensure that contractual agreements are met.

# Introduced the proposed changes to the internet community to make sure that there is enough community participation in reviewing the new policy proposals before the IAB sdopt or implement certain policy changes.

# Introduce the proposed changes to the Internet community to make sure that there is enough community participation in reviewing the new policy proposals before the IAB adopts or implements certain policy changes.

# Coordinate with the IAB, IAOC the reviews and functions undertaken by RFC Publisher, RFC Production Center, and Independent Submission Editor to maintain continuity

# Coordinate with the IAB, IAOC the reviews and functions undertaken by RFC Publisher, RFC Production Center, and Independent Submission Editor to maintain continuity.

# Develop, maintain and publish the RFC Style Manual to be used by authors, editors, stream managers, RFC Production Center including the RFC Publisher

# Develop, maintain and publish the RFC Style Manual to be used by authors, editors, stream managers, RFC Production Center including the RFC Publisher.

# Manage the RFC errata process

# Manage the RFC errata process.

# Serve as liaison to the IAB

# Serve as liaison to the IAB.

# Supervise the consistency of RFCs with the RFC Series and RFC Style Manual

# Supervise the consistency of RFCs with the RFC Series and RFC Style Manual.

==Important Groups to the RFC Series==

==Important Groups to the RFC Series==

The two important groups that plays a significant role to the RFC Series include:<ref>[http://www.rfc-editor.org/ISEB.html www.rfc-editor.org]</ref>

The two important groups that plays a significant role to the RFC Series include:<ref>[http://www.rfc-editor.org/ISEB.html www.rfc-editor.org]</ref>

* Independent Submissions Editorial Board ([[ISEB]])- is responsible in reviewing independent submissions by entities relevant to the internet community but outside the official process of the IETF, IAB and IRTF.  

* [[ISEB|Independent Submissions Editorial Board]] (ISEB)- is responsible for reviewing independent submissions by entities relevant to the Internet community but outside the official process of the [[IETF]], [[IAB]] and [[IRTF]].  

* RFC Series Advisory Group ([[RSAG]])- is assigned by IAB to provide an expert and informed guidance about the development and operations of the RFC Series.

* [[RFC Series Advisory Group]] (RSAG)- is assigned by the [[IAB]] to provide informed guidance about the development and operations of the RFC Series.

==References==

==References==