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diff --git a/doc/rfc/rfc464.txt b/doc/rfc/rfc464.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000..37290ac --- /dev/null +++ b/doc/rfc/rfc464.txt @@ -0,0 +1,115 @@ + + + + + + +Network Working Group Michael D. Kudlick +RFC # 464 SRI-ARC +NIC # 14738 February 27, 1973 + + + Resource Notebook Framework + + +Introduction + +The purpose of this RFC is to present a framework for coordinating all +the surveys and data gathering efforts concerned with "resource +notebook" type of information. + +We have obtained agreement from ARPA with the framework, which is +described below. + + The scheme is designed with two purposes: + + a) to avoid a proliferation of data gathering efforts, which + would overwhelm the sites and persons supplying the much-needed + information; + + b) to give the responsibility to the NIC for coordinating the + tasks associated with the resource notebook. + +Two companion documents, NIC 14514 and NIC 14515 provide supplementary +information to this RFC. + + NIC 14514 describes the history of the Resource Notebook from 1971 + to the present. + + NIC 14515 contains the questionnaire that the NIC is currently + sending to server sites for data on Network Resources. + +A recent RFC by John Iseli and Dave Crocker (NWG/RFC #462, NIC 14434) +also addresses the same problem area. + + The proposed framework for data collection suggested by John and + Dave is different from the framework outlined in this RFC. + +Framework + +The Network Information Center will coordinate the task of collecting, +verifying, and disseminating information of a "resource notebook" +nature. + + a) Collecting and verifying the data. + + + +Kudlick [Page 1] + +RFC 464 Resource Notebook Framework February 1973 + + + Because of the magnitude of this task, regional data collectors + would provide assistance both to the NIC and to the sites + supplying the information. + + We think that initially there should be five regions: + Boston, Washington DC, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Mid- + Continent. + + The regional agent would collect the information from the sites + in their region and forward it to NIC for inclusion in the + Resource Notebook data base. + + The NIC would work closely with the regional agents to ensure + that the data is accurate and up-to-date. + + b) Disseminating data. + + There is presently a need to prepare different subsets or + "views" of the resource notebook information. + + Regardless of which groups on the Network are given + responsibility for preparing different views of the complete + resource notebook data base, these views should be available for + use on-line as the NIC as well as off-line. + +A working group of persons interested in the needs and problems of a +resource notebook would meet periodically to review the situation, and +to make concrete proposals for improvements. + +Discussion + +We welcome discussion on this RFC. + +I you think it is desirable, a meeting could be held at SRI-ARC to +discuss the whole problem area. + + If a meeting is desirable, we suggest it be held soon, say on Monday + March 19, 1973, at 8:30 AM in the SRI-ARC Conference Room. + +Please let us have your comments by March 9. + + You may contact us at (415) 326-6200, ext 3617, care of Mlke + Kudlick. + + [ This RFC was put into machine readable form for entry ] + [ into the online RFC archives by Alex McKenzie with ] + [ support from GTE, formerly BBN Corp. 9/99 ] + + + + +Kudlick [Page 2] + |